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Do not transcode media files by default. Our servers aren't designed to transcode media files. Doing so will result in a lot of stuttering en buffering, as the CPU is trying to catch up to the stream (which it won't). Use 'Direct Play' instead, be sure your devices have to proper codecs installed to be able to play the content you want to watch.To explain: when your transcode 1080p content, then all the transcode does is lower the bitrate of the content to 720p. It is way more eff…
If you can not reset your password, or if you have forgot your username then you can follow these steps to fix this issue. You will need SSH access enabled.Uninstall EmbyConnect to your slot via SSH and type this line, followed by enter: cd /var/lib/emby/config/type this line, followed by enter (same password as you've connected with): sudo rm system.xml type this line, followed by enter: sudo rm -R usersreinstall Emby Once all this is done you should be able…
How to setup Ombi for Emby:Open up Omby via your DashboardClick NextChoose EmbyFill in the following details (default, unless you have changed them manually)Emby Hostname or IP Address: 127.0.0.1Port: 8096 or 8920 for SSLChoose SSL or not, be sure to pick the correct port in the previous stepCopy the API key from your Emby server, if you're not sure where to get it then use this guideClick nextFill in your admin details for Ombi, with this account you can manage O…
Once you have installed Emby you can click the [open] button on your dashboard to go to the setup wizard. It's easy going from there:Open up EmbyOn the screen 'Welcome to Emby!' choose your preferred languageOn the screen 'Tell us about yourself' choose the profile name under which your movies/series will be added, you can also link an Emby account if you have oneOn the screen 'Setup your media libraries' choose local folders to add to your library.Click [Add Media Library]Select co…