read-only mode / Theater Mode?

[kazamee223 0]

Hello,

I'm currently using Kodi installed in Nvidia Shield but since I watch on different devices (Shield / PC / Laptop) I don't want to maintain an instance on every single device so I was looking for something with a server/client model. Emby seems like it is the way to go since it is open source which I like.

 

So my plan was to install Emby on my Synology DS916+ and clients on nvidia shield and linux mint desktop.

I've read that emby needs read/write permissions to the media folder.

 

I don't need to edit tags or stuff like that. I just have my movie.mkv files in a folder and want them to play.
I want to keep the control of that folder by myself.

 

Why exactly does emby need write permissions?

Is there an option to install emby server in read-only mode?

 

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Also on the Emby Premiere page (paid) I've seen the "Theater Mode".

"The latest and greatest Emby app for your TV."

 

Does that mean I need to buy Emby Premiere to use a client on Nvidia Shield?

Thanks in advance

 

 

 

[Happy2Play 9785]

Permissions pertain to metadata, so you would not enable writing nfo or image with media when you setup each library.

 

Premiere is dependent on the client/app.

 

https://github.com/MediaBrowser/Wiki/wiki/Emby-Premiere-Feature-Matrix

[kazamee223 0]

On Kodi metadata was gathered once and then stored somewhere but not in the file/folder itself.

I'm fine with that. And I don't need nfos.

 

And regarding Premiere... as far as I can see in this table I have to pay anyway otherwise I can't do shit (expect watch 1min of my files).

Well... I don't know if I'm right here then. Guess I'll keep Kodi somehow.

[Happy2Play 9785]

I don't use Kodi but I am sure some will come along and explain it better.

 

https://emby.media/emby-for-kodi.html

[rbjtech 5285]

"I've read that emby needs read/write permissions to the media folder."

 

It does not - My media remote shares/folders are 'Read Only' to emby - but you must not select the 'keep metadata in the media folders' option or it will not work.

 

By default - it keeps all the metadata locally to the emby server installation anyway - so as long as your remote shares are readable (read only) then emby will work just fine.

 

 

[Luke 42087]

"I've read that emby needs read/write permissions to the media folder."

 

It does not - My media remote shares/folders are 'Read Only' to emby - but you must not select the 'keep metadata in the media folders' option or it will not work.

 

By default - it keeps all the metadata locally to the emby server installation anyway - so as long as your remote shares are readable (read only) then emby will work just fine.

 

 

 

Yes this is correct, thanks !