Can I start playback on remote users device?

[RedNo7 15]

Am I able to start playback on my 89yr old mum's AppleTV (who sometimes struggles with finding things or selecting the right episode etc)?

She lives remotely but has access to my server.

I'd accept being able to put the right show front and centre on her AppleTV so she only has to press play.

[Luke 42980]

Hi, in many cases yes you can start playback on another device using the cast feature. Try opening the web app and clicking the cast icon in the upper right.

[RedNo7 15]

Even if the device is remote?  …will try that, thanks?

[Luke 42980]

Yes even if remote.

[RedNo7 15]

Thanks, but doesn't seem to work for AppleTV

[Luke 42980]

7 hours ago, RedNo7 said:

Thanks, but doesn't seem to work for AppleTV

HI there, can you please provide a specific example?

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Thanks !

 

[RedNo7 15]

absolutely - happy to do that, but tomorrow now - cheers.

[SoliFlix 6]

As soon as she opens the Emby app on her AppleTV and is signed in, her device should appear when you tap the cast icon on your device.

Select her device, and now it should be displayed next to the cast icon.

You can then start a movie or TV show from your library, and it should play on her device.

Assuming you've enabled the option in your user profile 

[RedNo7 15]

Hi, thanks @SoliFlix!

That's what I did do but nothing happened.

I'll be at hers tomorrow and can try again and see what does happen.

[Luke 42980]

Hi, were you able to try it?

[RedNo7 15]

sorry, the weather postponed my visit.  I will reply here when I try it - should be in the next few days though.