Filter by Dolby Vision

[Briefer 5]

Hello,

Is there a way to filter my movies in the Android app by SD, HDR or Dolby Vision like in the web interface? Or is there a way to create a collection or playlist in the server with all my DV movies?

Thank you

[js28194 43]

Seperate them at the library / folder level:  Folder Structure -

F:\Media\Movies\4K

F:\Media\Movies\SDR

F:\Media\Movies\HDR

 

Then you can create 3 different libraries.  One called Movies that includes all 3 paths, then 2 additional ones that only include SDR / HDR respectively.  If you name the movie folders identical and following the "Multi-Verison" naming structure, your main Movie library should include 3 different versions.

Edited April 9 by js28194

[Briefer 5]

Yep, I wanted to avoid that, but I guess it is the only choice right now. Thanks

[js28194 43]

There are some sorting capabilities by video code, filesize etc, but I've never used them or how to tinker with them.

[Luke 42414]

Hi, what version number of the android app do you have?

[Briefer 5]

2.1.23g registered

[visproduction 351]

Brief,

Once you find a way to sort the media, it might be user friendly to add posters with a visible Dolby VIsion logo or top bar text and perhaps make a collection.  You can also set the collection sort name to _dolby to show up at the beginning of the collections.

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=dolby+vision+.png+logo&ia=images&iax=images

[Briefer 5]

Yes, I already created a collection, but I have to add the movies manually. Not an ideal solution I am afraid.

[FrostByte 5472]

7 hours ago, Briefer said:

2.1.23g registered

You have an older version of the AndroidTV app.  However, I don't believe those filters are in the newest version of the AndroidTV app either. 

Latest is 2.1.45 if you want to try it out, but you may have to sideload it or get it from the beta store until ebr can get the issues straightened out with the store.

The newer standard Android app v3.5.32 does have the HDR filters you're looking for though, just like the web client.

[Briefer 5]

I will sideload and test these newer versions, thanks

[ebr 16411]

2 minutes ago, Briefer said:

I will sideload and test these newer versions, thanks

It doesn't have them.  You'll need to install the "Emby for Android" version from the store.

[Briefer 5]

Installed 3.5.28. Now I can filter but it does not play dolby vision properly it does not identify it as dolby vision. 

In the lg c5 I have it shows a logo when DV is recognized. It does not show it and the picture is "washed out"

 

Btw I am using an nvidia shield pro as client

Edited April 10 by Briefer

[FrostByte 5472]

5 minutes ago, Briefer said:

Installed 3.5.28. Now I can filter but it does not play dolby vision properly it does not identify it as dolby vision. 

In the lg c5 I have it shows a logo when DV is recognized. It does not show it and the picture is "washed out"

Is it direct playing?

There's nothing is listed in the release notes about DV, but you could try sideloading 3.5.32.   

[Briefer 5]

Just now, FrostByte said:

Is it direct playing?

There's nothing is listed in the release notes about DV, but you could try sideloading 3.5.32.   

Yep. No transcoding. I will wait for other answers and then test other version. Maybe there is something I should adjust in the settings but so far I did not find anything. 

[Briefer 5]

Tested 3.5.32. No DV. 

[ebr 16411]

18 hours ago, Briefer said:

Tested 3.5.32. No DV. 

 

Hi there, let's look at an example. Please attach the information requested in how to report a media playback issue. Thanks!

 

[visproduction 351]

Could the different Dolby Vision versions be part of the problem?  Does Emby support all of them?
https://www.faceofit.com/dolby-vision-1-vs-2-vs-hdr10-vs-legacy-dv/

Quote

Feature	HDR10	HDR10+	Legacy Dolby Vision	Dolby Vision 2
Key Technology	Static Metadata	Dynamic Metadata	Dynamic Metadata	Intelligent Scene Adaptation
Max Color Depth	10-bit	10-bit	12-bit	12-bit Capable
Max Peak Brightness	~4,000 nits	4,000 nits	10,000 nits	10,000 nits Capable
Licensing Model	Free Open Standard	Royalty-Free	Proprietary	Proprietary

 

[Luke 42414]

On 4/11/2026 at 9:30 AM, ebr said:

 

Hi there, let's look at an example. Please attach the information requested in how to report a media playback issue. Thanks!

 

@Briefer?

[Briefer 5]

Hello,

Sorry, I already gave up. I am using with the collection workaround. I add the videos to a collection when I download a new DV movie, that is all.

cheers