Luke 42077 Posted September 28, 2025 Posted September 28, 2025 Today's spotlight explores the creative mind of some of our users! These setups that aren’t necessarily massive or minimal but smart, deliberate builds that strike a balance between performance, usability, and cost. These Emby users have built systems that “just work” — whether for remote family sharing, mobile flexibility, or simply organizing a growing collection. User 1: A Family-Centered Build with Emby at the Core OS: Ubuntu Server 22.04 CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G (iGPU used for transcoding) RAM: 32GB DDR4 Storage: 4×8TB HDD in SnapRAID 1TB Samsung NVMe for metadata and cache Clients: Fire TV 4K, Chromecast with Google TV, iPads, web browser Network: TailScale for remote access to extended family “I started building this when my parents moved out of state so now they can watch all their favorite shows, and it's been super easy and convenient for them” This user’s primary motivation? A simplified content experience for family. Emby’s ease of access makes remote media sharing reliable and user-friendly. User 2: The Portable Plex-to-Emby Convert OS: Windows 11 Pro Laptop Host: Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (Ryzen 7 6800H, RTX 3070, 32GB RAM) External Storage: 20TB RAID 0 in external USB-C enclosure Clients: Android tablet, MacBook Air, hotel Smart TVs (via Chromecast) Use Case: Frequent traveler with offline-first workflows “I used to rely on Plex, but when offline access got locked down behind paywalls, I switched to Emby. I use scheduled syncs and download to my tablet before flights — it’s been perfect.” This portable setup is a great example of Emby working for this users needs on the go from in-flight binge sessions to hotel-room streaming. User 3: A Clean, Quiet, All-SSD Living Room Build OS: Unraid CPU: Intel i3-12100 (Quick Sync) RAM: 16GB Storage: 2×2TB NVMe SSDs (movies & metadata) 2×4TB SATA SSDs (TV and music) Clients: LG OLED (native app), Android phone, Shield Pro Use Case: No spinning disks, no noise — sleek and silent HTPC “I spent more on SSDs than I probably should’ve, but this is in my living room next to the TV and silence was a requirement. Emby on SSD? Ridiculously fast.” This build proves that a quiet, modern, and low-watt server can still deliver a premium media experience. Want to be in the next upcoming Spotlight? If you’re running Emby in any configuration and love what you use, we want to feature you! Share your build and story in the Emby Community Forums and you may be featured in a future spotlight. View the full article 3
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