Problem with Emby on Google Tv

[ecrispy 38]

The problem is the remote that GoogleTv comes with only has a d-pad. unlike the Fire devices, there are no ff/play/red or context menu buttons.

So now there's no way to open the context menu in Emby since long press Ok does nothing. So you lose a lot of functionality. But even worse there is now no way to 'remove from continue watchig' since that option is only shown in context menu on home page.

[GrimReaper 4739]

11 minutes ago, ecrispy said:

So now there's no way to open the context menu in Emby since long press Ok does nothing.

Which app version? I haven't observed any long-press OK issues in a long time. Where are you not getting context menu shown? 

[ecrispy 38]

13 hours ago, GrimReaper said:

Which app version? I haven't observed any long-press OK issues in a long time. Where are you not getting context menu shown? 

Emby for Android TV/GoogleTv, latest version from Play Store.

I don't see context menu on any item. I do see context menu in other apps such as Youtube/

[seanbuff 1313]

17 minutes ago, ecrispy said:

Emby for Android TV/GoogleTv, latest version from Play Store.

Hi, it would be helpful to provide the specific version number as there are two separate Android apps in the Play Store.

This specific information will allow the Dev team to focus their attention, thanks. 

[ecrispy 38]

10 hours ago, seanbuff said:

Hi, it would be helpful to provide the specific version number as there are two separate Android apps in the Play Store.

This specific information will allow the Dev team to focus their attention, thanks. 

there is only one Emby for Android TV app, which is why I specified it - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.emby.embyatv

latest version is 2.1.23g in the store

[GrimReaper 4739]

And if you download and install standard Android app from your store (search for "Emb"), how does it compare? Does same occur? 

[ecrispy 38]

43 minutes ago, GrimReaper said:

And if you download and install standard Android app from your store (search for "Emb"), how does it compare? Does same occur? 

I will try it. I used to run the Android app (vs ATV) on my Firestick because ATV app had issues with EAC3 playback (which are documented here) but I just purchased the new device and tried the regular Emby app it seems to have improved (or perhaps its because of newer Android version - the new Onn 4K plus has Android 14.

the regular Android app UI is too limiting, as its designed for a phone. its layout doesnt make use of large screens, it has modal dialogs that look bad etc. I know the team has decided to focus efforts on it, I hope the UX can be combined soon. I know this is not the place for it but I feel strongly about this.

but regardless of this, why is context menu not implemented with long press? these remotes need this. there is no way now to do basic stuff life remove from watchin etc.

[GrimReaper 4739]

Just now, ecrispy said:

why is context menu not implemented with long press? these remotes need this. there is no way now to do basic stuff life remove from watchin etc.

It is implemented, and you're the first one reporting any issues with it in a long time (though I've never seen it being reported as not working at all, it were mostly double-presses). 

[ecrispy 38]

1 hour ago, GrimReaper said:

It is implemented, and you're the first one reporting any issues with it in a long time (though I've never seen it being reported as not working at all, it were mostly double-presses). 

oh, I thought it just wasn't there. Is there anything in client/server settings to adjust?

I'm using this - Onn 4K Plus

 

 

 

Edited June 5, 2025 by ecrispy

[Luke 42077]

Well what exactly are you long pressing on?

[ecrispy 38]

1 hour ago, Luke said:

Well what exactly are you long pressing on?

the ok button (center of dpad) - is there anything else you can long press?

[GrimReaper 4739]

He meant long-pressing on which item, on which screen? 

As in:

On 6/4/2025 at 12:27 PM, GrimReaper said:

Where are you not getting context menu shown? 

Like "Home Screen Continue Watching row", for example. 

[ecrispy 38]

1 hour ago, GrimReaper said:

He meant long-pressing on which item, on which screen? 

As in:

Like "Home Screen Continue Watching row", for example. 

oh sorry. examples - 

on home screen, in 'next up' or 'continue watching' rows, I want to  long press to see the 'remove from continue watching' option. this is the only place you will see this as its not visible inside the item detail screen

on items in various other screens, long press to do things like 'add to playlist' instead of having to open it, go to '....' meu, then do it.

btw the Android app shows more things such as showing the last playlist in the menu. 

[GrimReaper 4739]

2 hours ago, ecrispy said:

on home screen, in 'next up' or 'continue watching' rows, I want to  long press to see the 'remove from continue watching' option. this is the only place you will see this as its not visible inside the item detail screen

on items in various other screens, long press to do things like 'add to playlist'

Yeah, you should definitely be seeing context menus there; honestly, can't think of a reason why you're not. 

If it were an issue with your remote, you'd likely not see it working in other apps either - but if you do have some BT remote laying around, you might test it with that one connected to your box, so remote would definitely be excluded. 

Also, you might try unnstalling-reinstalling the app, see if that makes any difference. 

[torell 4]

I'm seeing this exact issue yesterday as well. Can't bring up long press menu on items in Continue Watching swimlane.

Using 2.1.23g on a brand new Google TV Streamer, using included remote. Fresh setup yesterday

[torell 4]

2.1.26g does not appear to fix the issue either

[ebr 16169]

Does long-press work in other apps?

[ecrispy 38]

On 6/9/2025 at 6:44 AM, ebr said:

Does long-press work in other apps?

yes, works in other apps. I'm glad some others have chimed in, I've reset, reinstalled etc and was fairly certain its not a end user problem on my end.

[booboos 5]

On 04/06/2025 at 12:12, ecrispy said:

The problem is the remote that GoogleTv comes with only has a d-pad. unlike the Fire devices, there are no ff/play/red or context menu buttons.

So now there's no way to open the context menu in Emby since long press Ok does nothing. So you lose a lot of functionality. But even worse there is now no way to 'remove from continue watchig' since that option is only shown in context menu on home page.

With Google TV if you press and hold the microphone you can say 'forward two minutes' 'rewind one minute' etc. I know that doesn't completely solve your question, but it's a really useful feature of Google TV

[Luke 42077]

Hi, are you still having an issue with this?

[ecrispy 38]

On 6/27/2025 at 1:40 PM, Luke said:

Hi, are you still having an issue with this?

will be checking soon, haven't had time to watch lately. was there an update? 

[Luke 42077]

On 6/30/2025 at 12:04 AM, ecrispy said:

will be checking soon, haven't had time to watch lately. was there an update? 

not specifically for this, but was just curious. Thanks.

[Smichalski 0]

I'm also having this issue. On 2 onn 4k boxes and a ccwgtv.

[Luke 42077]

2 hours ago, Smichalski said:

I'm also having this issue. On 2 onn 4k boxes and a ccwgtv.

Hi there, can you please describe your issue in more detail? Thanks.

[Stroudy 21]

I've also started having this issue.
I use to be able to long-press the center button on my Google TV remove and have a menu appear.
Example, holding the center button on a movie in the movie library would appear with a menu which would allow me to quickly delete it.

Now nothing happens with a long press.

App version 2.1.23g