Remote-access Guide

emby remote access

by Macy Goodwin Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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How to launch Emby Server as a Windows service?

To install Emby Server as a Windows Service:

  • Download and install Emby Server for Windows, if necessary.
  • Download and install AlwaysUp, if necessary.
  • Start AlwaysUp.
  • Select Application > Add to open the Add Application window:
  • On the General tab: In the Application field, enter the full path to the Emby Server executable, EmbyServer.exe . ...

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How to install Emby on QNAP?

With Emby Premiere you can enjoy:

  • Cover Art
  • Mobile Sync
  • Cloud Sync
  • Much more

How to use Emby to watch live TV?

  • Load up your Emby server dashboard.
  • Click live TV in the sidebar.
  • Click the add button next to tuner devices.
  • Either select your tuner type manually or click detect my devices.
  • Check the options for favorite channels and hardware transcoding if you wish and if your device supports them.

How to install Emby on Apple TV?

[2021]

  1. Power on Apple TV and visit the Homepage of Apple TV.
  2. Click on the App Store icon to open it.
  3. Type in the search bar as Emby and tap on the search icon. ...
  4. Choose the Emby app from the search result.
  5. Click on the Install button to download Emby.
  6. After the download, tap to open the Emby app on tvOS.

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How can I watch Emby remotely?

Turn on Remote Access. The first step is to enable remote access. You do this from the Server's Network menu by enabling "Allow remote connections to this Emby Server".

What ports need to be open for Emby?

30813.1011.

How does Emby Connect work?

Emby Connect is a free service that makes it easy to sign into your apps when away from home, and manage connections to multiple servers. Normally signing into a server requires three pieces of information - the server ip address, along with a username and password.

Does Emby work with VPN?

ExpressVPN supports VPN Split-Tunneling if installed on a VPN Router, which would provide security for my Home devices, NAS, and allow Emby to bypass VPN for remote access.

Which is better plex or Emby?

Plex's streamlined user experience, lower yearly price point, and slightly better add-ons make it inch ahead of Emby overall. Plex takes it.

How do you connect to a server?

Connecting your Android Device to the Exchange ServerOpen your applications menu and press the email icon.Enter your email address and password.Select manual setup.Select Exchange.Enter in the following information. Domain\Username = acenet\username. ... Change your account options. ... Final page.

How do I share my Emby server?

You can add an Emby Connect username (these will be an email address or forum account ID) to the user you created. You the admin have no control over the user's Emby Connect password (only they do).

How much does Emby cost?

While watching and streaming media with Emby server is free, a number of features of its clients require an active Emby Premiere subscription. As of March 23, 2021, Emby Premiere is $4.99 monthly, $54 yearly, or a $119 "lifetime" license.

How do I add Users to Emby?

Guests are fundamentally the same as Users, but they provide an easy way to invite someone who already has an Emby Connect account. This will easily import their display name and image into your server. To manage user feature access, start by visiting the Users page and clicking on a user account.

Does Nordvpn support port forwarding?

Unfortunately, at the current moment, we do not offer port forwarding, as multiple customers are using the same servers.

How do I open port 81?

Open firewall ports in Windows 10Navigate to Control Panel, System and Security and Windows Firewall.Select Advanced settings and highlight Inbound Rules in the left pane.Right click Inbound Rules and select New Rule.Add the port you need to open and click Next.More items...•

How do I port forward Nat?

To forward ports on your router, log into your router and go to the port forwarding section. Next, enter the port numbers and your device's IP address. Choose a forwarding protocol and save your changes. Note: If you don't see a port forwarding option in your router's settings, you might have to upgrade.

Can See You Me port?

CanYouSeeMe.org This is a free utility for remotely verifying if a port is open or closed. It is useful to users who wish to verify port forwarding and check to see if a server is running or a firewall or ISP is blocking certain ports.

Is Emby compatible with Plex?

Emby is lacking user friendly setup and is way behind the simplicity of remote access with Plex. With Plex, all the complexity of connection is left behind, with Emby, you are connecting pieces that are broken in between and are frustrating (even to advanced users like me), and are beyond of understanding of how to use for kids, wife and guest accounts as this constantly does not work and I have to keep re-login for user when they are stuck on accessing and are confused which username/password to use - Emby connect or server.

Is Emby a good tool?

Emby is a great tool IMHO. The media scanning, backup creation, friendly interface, and general flexibility are major advantages IMO. These are part of the reason I chose this as my HTPC centerpiece. That said, There are some components that could be made more N00b friendly.

all4dom

I am looking for some help on how to set up emby for remote access on my phone. Any help is appreciated.

Guest asrequested

Do you know how to forward your ports on you router? Take a look at this, and scroll down to external connetions

all4dom

Hey doofus, thanks for responding. I was just reading that page. Im running windows firewall so I should be able to set that up. How do I download emby connect? Would that be the easiest for remote viewing obn my phone?

Guest asrequested

Hey doofus, thanks for responding. I was just reading that page. Im running windows firewall so I should be able to set that up. How do I download emby connect? Would that be the easiest for remote viewing obn my phone?

all4dom

I have a verizon router. Ill play with it in the morning. Than\ks doofus.

all4dom

I was able to get into my router & select port forwarding, but I do not know how to setup. Any suggestions?

all4dom

Doofus not sure if u are there, but i just setup the port forwarding...hope i got it right. Now im not understanding emby connect. Do i have to create a guest account?

dabou

When I open the Web Dashboard of the Emby Server : Version 3.0.5933.0, I get these IP addresses for the local/remote access for my server running on MacOS X : 192.168.1.80

Luke

Hi, they are displayed for your information. you can change the remote address under Advanced -> Hosting.

suds2712

Ready to smash my pc into a million bits. Emby works great over my home network but try remote access, no chance. it finds my server using my phone on 4g but will not access,were unable to connect to the selected server right now, please ensure it's running. Yes i am sitting looking at it running. grrr.

Luke

Ready to smash my pc into a million bits. Emby works great over my home network but try remote access, no chance. it finds my server using my phone on 4g but will not access,were unable to connect to the selected server right now, please ensure it's running. Yes i am sitting looking at it running. grrr.

suds2712

when I type remote access ip into another pc on my home network it brings up my bt home hub 5 settings. when i type the same address into my phone on 4g it does nothing.

Luke

when I type remote access ip into another pc on my home network it brings up my bt home hub 5 settings. when i type the same address into my phone on 4g it does nothing.

Luke

Hi there @ @sampipitone, is this your Emby Server, or has someone invited you to theirs?

Where is the Emby server address?

To locate your server's internal address, simply open the Emby Server Dashboard on the Emby Server machine, typically http://localhost:8096

How to test your external address?

The easiest way to test your external address, is to open it in a web browser while away from home, or inside your home using a smart phone or tablet with the WIFI connection turned off.

Can you use VPN on Emby?

If you're still unable to connect to your Emby server try turning off any VPN software running on any client or server in your home network.

Can you connect to Emby on your home network?

Most Emby apps can automatically discover your Emby Server on your home network, so in those cases, there's nothing more you need to do. But in the event this does not work, you can still connect to your Emby Server by manually entering the server's address.

Can you connect to Emby from an external address?

If the external address works in a browser, then you're good to go, and can proceed with connecting from Emby apps.

Can you connect to Emby server from home?

Emby Server also allows you to connect when away from home. We call these external connections because they're out of our home network. Before we begin, we'll assume everything covered above in the In-Network Connections section is functioning correctly with your Emby Server, and that you're able to connect using other devices in your home network. If not, then you'll want to go over that section first.

Tezza4x4

Have been trying to get remote access to my Emby server going. Everything working fine on the local network, and as I read the connectivity instructions, it seems you just need to sign in with Emby Connect on the remote device (IOS). I do this, and my server is listed, but it always says connection failure when I try to connect.

Luke

Hi, no Emby Connect doesn't circumvent the firewall, so you will still need to open ports. You can learn how to do that in our Connections Guide. Please let us know if this helps. Thanks !

Tezza4x4

Thanks Luke, will give it a go. Just the way that guide is written seems to suggest you can "do it all" with Emby Connect for remote access.

Tezza4x4

Quick update - yes port forwarding got it all going. Quick related question though, how do I get https on port 8920 working? That is not working at all, not even on the local LAN.

Tezza4x4

Nevermind - found it network settings.... and the need to get a cert. QUick question, if I use http remotely are userid and password transmitted in clear?

Luke

QUick question, if I use http remotely are userid and password transmitted in clear?

Server4260

I'm new to this using an old Dell laptop and QNAP 4 bay TR-004 as storage. Emby connect works great in the network but outside the network I get connection failure on all devices. Port has been forwarded as instructed. I think I do not understand the concept of Emby Connect.

msqwertylaboeuf

I've installed Emby Server on my PC and set up the libraries. I'm able to login to the emby account on the android phones connected to the same wifi as the PC. I want to be able to access my content when I'm out, but whenever I type the remote access IP into any browser or try to use the Emby App to connect, I get " This site can't be reached.

cayars

Hi, you didn't mention anything about turning on remote access or setting up port forwarding on your router to allow remote connections to your Emby Server.

msqwertylaboeuf

I've read the connectivity article and the first step it tells me to try is Emby Connect, but that fails with similar error messages to the ones I've posted. It doesn't clearly tell me how to turn on Remote Access, but I am seeing a Remote (WAN) Access IP on the dashboard, so I'm assuming it's enabled.

Lenders57

And don't forget to check in the network setting "Allow remote connections to this Emby Server."

msqwertylaboeuf

I copied the IP address and went to my router's settings and looked for NAT. This is the only place I could find mentioning NAT

msqwertylaboeuf

I used ipconfig /all to find my local ipv4 was 192.168.29.51, so it's already what I've set as the IP for my ethernet adapter. I've deleted the public IP from the port forward section of my router. I've also already opened the ports 8096 and 8920 for 192.168.29.51 as seen in the 4th screen.

msqwertylaboeuf

I also looked up port forwarding for my particular router, and discovered this reddit thread:

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Device Support

  • This document will list all of the supported keys that are recognized. Please note, not all devices have all of these keys available.
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General Navigation

  1. alt-left: navigate back
  2. alt-b: navigate back
  3. alt-right: navigate forward
  4. page-up: scroll forward in list
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Video Playback

  1. spacebar: toggle play/pause
  2. control-shift-a: cycle through audio tracks
  3. control-u: cycle through subtitle tracks
  4. control-p: toggle play/pause
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Windows Media Keys

  • The following special keys on Windows keyboards are supported: 1. search/find: launch app search function 2. favorites: navigate to favorites 3. home: navigate to home 4. esc: escape back to previous screen (back) 5. menu/info: show menu or info for selected content (if available) 6. back 7. forward 8. toggle mute 9. volume up 10. volume down 11. c...
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