Client with local media

[HawkXP71 112]

I dont know if this is a supported usage model.

I have a server, but Im going away on a trip with a long flight.

I would like to download to my tablet (preferably, but a laptop would be ok) movies and/or episodes to watch on the flight.

However, i want to play the shows in the emby app, and Ideally when I return (or am able to go online) it would sync what I watched.

I dont want to setup a server on the laptop/tablet.

Any thoughts on the best way to achieve this?  Syncing is optional.  the main thing is I want the emby experience watching local media from a remote server

[Luke 42079]

Hi, yes this is what the download feature does in our Emby iOS and Android apps.

[HawkXP71 112]

1 minute ago, Luke said:

Hi, yes this is what the download feature does in our Emby iOS and Android apps.

When I click download, the "download to" doesnt list "this device"  what am I missing here?

[HawkXP71 112]

2 minutes ago, HawkXP71 said:

When I click download, the "download to" doesnt list "this device"  what am I missing here?

It also doesnt list the current device at all (they are fire' tablets.  is the amazon version older and not supporting this functionality)?

[Luke 42079]

7 minutes ago, HawkXP71 said:

It also doesnt list the current device at all (they are fire' tablets.  is the amazon version older and not supporting this functionality)?

Hi, please see here for more info:

Thanks.

[HawkXP71 112]

2 minutes ago, Luke said:

Hi, please see here for more info:

Thanks.

That did it!! Thanks.  My fire now shows up as an entry!!

[HawkXP71 112]

Can you point me to the docs where it describes the download flow.

I see the movies I am experimenting with, in my download area (using an admin account).

How do I get them to the actual tablet?

 

Ignore, they started downloading on their own.... Patience is not a virtue I have learned

Edited July 14, 2024 by HawkXP71

[HawkXP71 112]

So next question.. Is it possible to just "copy" the files to the location on the tablet/phone? and have it picked up?

[HawkXP71 112]

13 minutes ago, HawkXP71 said:

Can you point me to the docs where it describes the download flow.

 

Where are the docs on this. When I turn off wifi, emby doesnt even allow me to start the app

[Lessaj 467]

29 minutes ago, HawkXP71 said:

So next question.. Is it possible to just "copy" the files to the location on the tablet/phone? and have it picked up?

No.

20 minutes ago, HawkXP71 said:

Where are the docs on this. When I turn off wifi, emby doesnt even allow me to start the app

It will time out after about 20 or 30 seconds and you'll be able to access the Downloads on the device from the select server screen.

[HawkXP71 112]

2 hours ago, Lessaj said:

No.

It will time out after about 20 or 30 seconds and you'll be able to access the Downloads on the device from the select server screen.

Something seems broken.

I turn off my wifi, after a "reboot of the tablet".  I cant get into emby, it says select server and then "unable to reach"

I turn back on wifi, enter into the server, then It lets me in and I can watch the downloaded media.

Is this expected behavior?  If so, Ill probably file an enhancement request.

The "select server screen" should recognize which servres have downloaded data.

[Luke 42079]

3 hours ago, HawkXP71 said:

Something seems broken.

I turn off my wifi, after a "reboot of the tablet".  I cant get into emby, it says select server and then "unable to reach"

I turn back on wifi, enter into the server, then It lets me in and I can watch the downloaded media.

Is this expected behavior?  If so, Ill probably file an enhancement request.

The "select server screen" should recognize which servres have downloaded data.

If you are trying to do remote access, then you can click on the server and the app supports connecting remotely, assuming your network is setup for that.

If you are trying to do offline access, then the select server screen has a separate Downloads section to click to access those.

[HawkXP71 112]

15 hours ago, Luke said:

If you are trying to do remote access, then you can click on the server and the app supports connecting remotely, assuming your network is setup for that.

If you are trying to do offline access, then the select server screen has a separate Downloads section to click to access those.

Im trying to view videos off line.  However, the app wont let me connect to the server (which does have downloaded media) unless I am online.

[Lessaj 467]

You don't need to connect to a server. The downloads are on the select server screen. 

[HawkXP71 112]

Thanks! I didnt notice it