EmbyWatch Web

[asgard25 53]

What is EmbyWatch Web?

EmbyWatch Web is a browser-based application designed to monitor, manage, and control your Emby Media Server remotely.

Unlike the Android version, no installation is required. It runs directly in any modern web browser.

Compatible with:

• Windows / macOS / Linux
• Android
• iOS (iPhone / iPad)
• Tablets
• Chromebooks
• Smart TVs with a web browser

This means everyone — including iOS users — can access it without platform restrictions.

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What Does EmbyWatch Web Do?

EmbyWatch Web is built for:

• Real-time session monitoring
• User and permission management
• Remote server control
• Viewing logs, statistics, and scheduled tasks

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Main Features

Category	Description
Real-time monitoring	View active sessions: who is streaming, what media, playback progress, codec, bitrate, and device
User management	Display users, recent activity, permissions, and send messages
Connected devices	See all connected clients (TVs, browsers, phones) with device details and connection time
Library overview	Access all media libraries (movies, shows, music, photos) with item counts and stats
Scheduled tasks	View and trigger tasks (library scans, cleanups, metadata refresh)
Plugins	Check installed plugins, versions, and update availability
🖥 System information	Server technical details (OS, Emby version, IPs, ports, uptime, CPU load)
Logs & history	Browse detailed logs with filters (user, event type, time range)
▶ Remote playback control	Start or stop playback remotely (if permitted)

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Highlights

• Works on any modern browser
• Fully compatible with iOS devices
• Fast and responsive interface
• Available in multiple languages
• Ideal for administrators managing shared servers

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Advantages Over the Android Version

EmbyWatch Android	EmbyWatch Web
Requires installation	No installation required
Android only	Works on all platforms
Updates via Play Store	Instant updates via web
Android widgets	Accessible from anywhere

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Limitations

• Requires web access to your Emby server
• Some features require administrator permissions
• Performance depends on browser and network quality
• Not a full media player — focused on monitoring and administration

https://embywatch.app/app

 

Edited yesterday at 07:56 PM by asgard25

[Eigeplackter 92]

The Images look really cool. Just don‘t get why I have to have a google email adress and why that is needed ?

[Neminem 1603]

Since the service is not selfhosted I will not use it.

Giving out my Emby login, password, api key and External IP / domain to a external service is not for me.

What happens if the external service gets hacked?

Or all my info is sold to highest bet?  

[asgard25 53]

2 hours ago, Neminem said:

Since the service is not selfhosted I will not use it.

Giving out my Emby login, password, api key and External IP / domain to a external service is not for me.

What happens if the external service gets hacked?

Or all my info is sold to highest bet?  

Hello! 

All app data and API keys are encrypted. The risk of being hacked exists whether a service is self-hosted or externally hosted — no system is completely immune.

We do not sell any user data. You can review full details about how data is handled and protected on our Privacy page.

[asgard25 53]

3 hours ago, Eigeplackter said:

The Images look really cool. Just don‘t get why I have to have a google email adress and why that is needed ?

Hello, in order to unify an account if you also use it from Android or Apple

[yocker 1383]

56 minutes ago, asgard25 said:

Hello! 

All app data and API keys are encrypted. The risk of being hacked exists whether a service is self-hosted or externally hosted — no system is completely immune.

We do not sell any user data. You can review full details about how data is handled and protected on our Privacy page.

While you may be correct, we have no way of verifying that. 

[Neminem 1603]

4 hours ago, asgard25 said:

The risk of being hacked exists whether a service is self-hosted or externally hosted

You are right there is a chance that a selfhosted service get hacked.

But as your service gets more traction, its more likely your service gets hacked.

With a selfhosted service, I can put it behind a VPN or what ever I those to secure it, that's on me.

With your service, I have to blindly trust your word

Edited 5 hours ago by Neminem

[asgard25 53]

41 minutes ago, Neminem said:

You are right there is a chance that a selfhosted service get hacked.

But as your service gets more traction, its more likely your service gets hacked.

With a selfhosted service, I can put it behind a VPN or what ever I those to secure it, that's on me.

With your service, I have to blindly trust your word

as thousands of users do

[Neminem 1603]

18 minutes ago, asgard25 said:

as thousands of users do

That's on them to NOT see the risk...

[Neminem 1603]

4 hours ago, yocker said:

While you may be correct, we have no way of verifying that. 

@asgard25 Any comments on this?

[Neminem 1603]

8 hours ago, Neminem said:

What happens if the external service gets hacked?

@asgard25you still have not answered this

[yocker 1383]

2 hours ago, asgard25 said:

as thousands of users do

I applaud your effort in making this but one of the biggest no-no's on the internet is to give outside access to your computer and servers.
Even running services that are accessible from the internet (like Emby it self) is actually a bad thing security wise, then giving away the passwords to it as well is just asking for trouble.
Then here you have the added security issue of adding even more ways for things to go wrong by introducing another connected system that has the passwords.

It's like putting a muzzle on your dog, turning off the alarm and giving your front door key to your house to strangers while you are away.
 

Edited 2 hours ago by yocker

[asgard25 53]

Hi, thank you for your views, I appreciate it, it helps move the project forward!