2015-09-17T17:46:14Z

Ngergely: /* Advanced Tab */

{{Addon
|Name=Emby for Kodi
|provider-name=xnappo, null_pointer, im85288
|ID=plugin.video.emby
|latest-version=1.1.39
|extension point=xbmc.python.pluginsource
|provides=video audio
|Summary=Allows Kodi to use an Emby Server as a media management backend. This add on effectively replaces the Kodi built-in media database with the Emby Server. Currently supported media includes Movies, TV Episodes, & Music.
|Platform=all
|Language=en
|License=GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE. Version 2, June 1991
|Forum=http://emby.media/community/index.php?/forum/99-kodi/
|Website=http://emby.media/
|Source=https://github.com/MediaBrowser/Emby.Kodi
|repo= [http://www.mb3admin.com/downloads/addons/xbmb3c/kodi-repo/repository.emby.kodi-1.0.2.zip Emby for Kodi Repository]
|Email=
|broken=
|icon url=}}

== Introduction ==
<section begin="intro"/>Emby is a media management server that allows you to synchronize media libraries, watched status, and watch progress between compatible devices. Emby for Kodi allows Kodi to use an Emby Server as a media management backend. This add-on effectively replaces the Kodi built-in media database with the Emby Server. Currently supported media includes Movies, TV Episodes, & Music. <section end="intro"/>

A quick intro video from one of the dev's: https://youtu.be/IaecDPcXI3I?t=119

<br />
== Setting up Emby ==

=== Basic Setup ===
# Download and install Emby server for your desired operating system: http://emby.media/download/
# Open the Emby web interface @ http://[server ip address]:8096
# Follow the instructions as prompted
# Enable path substitution, if necessary
::a. Select Library from the left side of the server management page
::b. Select Path Substitution
::c. Setup all path substitutions

=== Optional: Plugins ===
;: Installation of Emby plugins (Add-ons) is done from the Emby Server web interface
# Navigate to http://[server ip address]:8096/web/dashboard.html
# Select Plugins from the left side
# Select Catalog from within the right side of the window
# Scroll down to general and select Emby for Kodi Sync Queue to install it.
==== Useful Emby Plugins ====
# Emby for Kodi Sync Queue: This plugin will speed up the media sync done by kodi on every startup
# Auto-Box Set: Automatically organizes Movies into sets (collections in Emby), based on data from themoviedb.org
# Trakt.tv: Sync's watched status between the Emby Server and trakt.tv
::Disable Trakt.tv add-on from all kodi installs, if this is used.
<br />
;For further information or a more detailed explanation of the installation process, please see [https://github.com/MediaBrowser/Wiki/wiki/Installation the Emby Official Wiki page]

<br />

== Installing Emby for Kodi ==

'''Step 1:''' Download the Emby for Kodi repository.
::a. [http://www.mb3admin.com/downloads/addons/xbmb3c/kodi-repo/repository.emby.kodi-1.0.2.zip Stable Repository]
::b. [http://www.mb3admin.com/downloads/addons/xbmb3c/kodi-beta-repo/repository.beta.mediabrowser.kodi-1.0.4.zip Beta Repository]
'''Step 2:''' Open Kodi.

<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>
File:Emby Repo Install from Zip.PNG|'''Step 3:''' Navigate to System > Add-ons > Install from zip file.
File:Emby Download Location.PNG|'''Step 4:''' Navigate to where the Emby for Kodi repository was saved and select the zip file.
File:Emby_repo.PNG|'''Step 5:''' Navigate to System > Add-ons > Install from Repository > Kodi Emby stable/beta add-ons
File:Emby_in_Video_Addons.PNG|'''Step 6:''' Navigate to Video Addons>Emby
File:Install_Emby.PNG|'''Step 7:''' Select install
File:Emby_Connect_to_Server.PNG|'''Step 8:''' If your Emby Server is running, the add-on should detect it and prompt you connect to it.
File:Emby_Select_User.PNG|'''Step 9:''' After connecting to your server, you should be prompted to select a user.
File:Emby_Server_Connected.PNG|'''Step 10:''' Finally, you should see a notification
</gallery>

;At this point Emby for Kodi is installed and it has connected to your Emby Server. You should see a box in on the screen showing the progress of the import from the Emby server into the Kodi database.

<br />

== Configuring Emby for Kodi Add-on ==
;# Navigate to System > Add-ons > My add-ons > Video add-ons
;# Open Emby
;# Select Configure

=== Emby Tab ===
:- Primary Server Address
::=> ''This is the IP address of the computer running Emby Server''
:- Port Number
::=> ''The port used by the Emby Server (Defaut: 8096)''
:- Enable HTTPS
::=> ''Enable to use HTTPS instead of HTTP''
::- Verify Host SSL Certificate
:::=> ''description''
::- Client SSL certificate
:::=> ''description''
:- Use alternate address
::=> ''Enable secondary server address. This is useful for mobile devices that will access Emby server both on a local network and remotely''
::- Secondary Server Address
:::=> ''Secondary IP address for Emby Server.''
::- Enable HTTPS
:::=> ''Enable to use HTTPS instead of HTTP''
:::- Verify Host SSL Certificate
::::=> ''description''
:::- Client SSL certificate
::::=> ''description''
:- Username
::=> ''Emby Server primary username''
:- Use alternate Device Name
::=> ''Allows you to set the device name, as seen by Emby server''
::- Device Name
:::=> ''Custom Device name seen by Emby Server''

=== Sync Options Tab===
:- Show sync progress on screen
::=> ''Toggle on to display sync progress pop-up within Kodi''
:- Sync specials ordering
::=> ''description''
:- Sync empty TV Shows
::=> ''Add TV Shows to Kodi Library that do not currently have any associated episodes in the library''
:- Enable Music Library Sync
::=> ''Sync Kodi Library to Emby Server''
::- Direct stream music library
:::=> ''Directly play music from network shares, instead of through Emby Server''
::- Use local paths instead of addon redirect for playback
:::=> ''Directly play videos from network shares, instead of through Emby Server''
:- Auto add images to the Kodi texture cache
::=> ''Add Images to Kodi texture cache during sync.''
:- Use incremental sync at startup (Requires Server Plugin)
::=> ''Limit startup sync data to only changes, instead of the full library''
::: ''Requires "Emby for Kodi Sync Queue" plugin to be installed on Emby Server''
::- Max change set size
:::=> ''description''

=== Playback Tab ===
:- Network username
::=> ''Username used to connect to SMB shares''
:- Network Password
::=> ''Password used to connect to SMB shares''
:- Offer delete after playback
::=> ''Enables a prompt that will show up after watching a video.''
::: ''This prompt gives the user the option to delete the video from the emby library''
::- For Episodes
:::=> ''Enable prompt to delete video for Episodes''
::- For Movies
:::=> ''Enable prompt to delete video for Movies''
:- On Resume jump Back Seconds
::=> ''On resume, the video will start a specified number of seconds before the point at which it was stopped''
:- Play from HTTP instead of SMB
::=> ''Use the Emby HTTP server for playback source, instead of SMB shares''
::- Video Quality
:::=> ''Specify the maximum video transfer rate''

=== Extras Tab ===
:- Disable Enhanced Images (eg CoverArt)
::=> ''Disable special images i.e. CoverArt''
::- Force CoverArt Ratio
:::=> ''Resize CoverArt to match Kodi sizes (may result in images being distorted)''
:- Ignore specials in next episodes
::=> ''Causes "Next Episodes" to ignore all special episodes''
:- Permanent users to add to the session
::=> ''List of all other uses whose watched status should be updated when videos are watched''

=== Advanced Tab ===
:- Log Level:
::=> ''Select level of data to be included in the log (None/Info/Debug)''
:- Suppress server connection message on start-up
::=> ''Suppress welcome message when connecting to Emby''
:- Enable server message when it's restarting
::=> ''Enable notification that Emby has restarted''
:- Reset Local Kodi DB
::=> ''Completely wipe data out of local Kodi database''
::: ''Requires Kodi to be restarted''

<br />

== Extra Info ==

:'''Note: This page is currently in the process of being updated.'''
:See: '''https://github.com/MediaBrowser/Emby.Kodi/wiki'''

Add-on:Emby for Kodi

2015-09-17T17:42:29Z

Ngergely: /* Extras Tab */

{{Addon
|Name=Emby for Kodi
|provider-name=xnappo, null_pointer, im85288
|ID=plugin.video.emby
|latest-version=1.1.39
|extension point=xbmc.python.pluginsource
|provides=video audio
|Summary=Allows Kodi to use an Emby Server as a media management backend. This add on effectively replaces the Kodi built-in media database with the Emby Server. Currently supported media includes Movies, TV Episodes, & Music.
|Platform=all
|Language=en
|License=GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE. Version 2, June 1991
|Forum=http://emby.media/community/index.php?/forum/99-kodi/
|Website=http://emby.media/
|Source=https://github.com/MediaBrowser/Emby.Kodi
|repo= [http://www.mb3admin.com/downloads/addons/xbmb3c/kodi-repo/repository.emby.kodi-1.0.2.zip Emby for Kodi Repository]
|Email=
|broken=
|icon url=}}

== Introduction ==
<section begin="intro"/>Emby is a media management server that allows you to synchronize media libraries, watched status, and watch progress between compatible devices. Emby for Kodi allows Kodi to use an Emby Server as a media management backend. This add-on effectively replaces the Kodi built-in media database with the Emby Server. Currently supported media includes Movies, TV Episodes, & Music. <section end="intro"/>

A quick intro video from one of the dev's: https://youtu.be/IaecDPcXI3I?t=119

<br />
== Setting up Emby ==

=== Basic Setup ===
# Download and install Emby server for your desired operating system: http://emby.media/download/
# Open the Emby web interface @ http://[server ip address]:8096
# Follow the instructions as prompted
# Enable path substitution, if necessary
::a. Select Library from the left side of the server management page
::b. Select Path Substitution
::c. Setup all path substitutions

=== Optional: Plugins ===
;: Installation of Emby plugins (Add-ons) is done from the Emby Server web interface
# Navigate to http://[server ip address]:8096/web/dashboard.html
# Select Plugins from the left side
# Select Catalog from within the right side of the window
# Scroll down to general and select Emby for Kodi Sync Queue to install it.
==== Useful Emby Plugins ====
# Emby for Kodi Sync Queue: This plugin will speed up the media sync done by kodi on every startup
# Auto-Box Set: Automatically organizes Movies into sets (collections in Emby), based on data from themoviedb.org
# Trakt.tv: Sync's watched status between the Emby Server and trakt.tv
::Disable Trakt.tv add-on from all kodi installs, if this is used.
<br />
;For further information or a more detailed explanation of the installation process, please see [https://github.com/MediaBrowser/Wiki/wiki/Installation the Emby Official Wiki page]

<br />

== Installing Emby for Kodi ==

'''Step 1:''' Download the Emby for Kodi repository.
::a. [http://www.mb3admin.com/downloads/addons/xbmb3c/kodi-repo/repository.emby.kodi-1.0.2.zip Stable Repository]
::b. [http://www.mb3admin.com/downloads/addons/xbmb3c/kodi-beta-repo/repository.beta.mediabrowser.kodi-1.0.4.zip Beta Repository]
'''Step 2:''' Open Kodi.

<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>
File:Emby Repo Install from Zip.PNG|'''Step 3:''' Navigate to System > Add-ons > Install from zip file.
File:Emby Download Location.PNG|'''Step 4:''' Navigate to where the Emby for Kodi repository was saved and select the zip file.
File:Emby_repo.PNG|'''Step 5:''' Navigate to System > Add-ons > Install from Repository > Kodi Emby stable/beta add-ons
File:Emby_in_Video_Addons.PNG|'''Step 6:''' Navigate to Video Addons>Emby
File:Install_Emby.PNG|'''Step 7:''' Select install
File:Emby_Connect_to_Server.PNG|'''Step 8:''' If your Emby Server is running, the add-on should detect it and prompt you connect to it.
File:Emby_Select_User.PNG|'''Step 9:''' After connecting to your server, you should be prompted to select a user.
File:Emby_Server_Connected.PNG|'''Step 10:''' Finally, you should see a notification
</gallery>

;At this point Emby for Kodi is installed and it has connected to your Emby Server. You should see a box in on the screen showing the progress of the import from the Emby server into the Kodi database.

<br />

== Configuring Emby for Kodi Add-on ==
;# Navigate to System > Add-ons > My add-ons > Video add-ons
;# Open Emby
;# Select Configure

=== Emby Tab ===
:- Primary Server Address
::=> ''This is the IP address of the computer running Emby Server''
:- Port Number
::=> ''The port used by the Emby Server (Defaut: 8096)''
:- Enable HTTPS
::=> ''Enable to use HTTPS instead of HTTP''
::- Verify Host SSL Certificate
:::=> ''description''
::- Client SSL certificate
:::=> ''description''
:- Use alternate address
::=> ''Enable secondary server address. This is useful for mobile devices that will access Emby server both on a local network and remotely''
::- Secondary Server Address
:::=> ''Secondary IP address for Emby Server.''
::- Enable HTTPS
:::=> ''Enable to use HTTPS instead of HTTP''
:::- Verify Host SSL Certificate
::::=> ''description''
:::- Client SSL certificate
::::=> ''description''
:- Username
::=> ''Emby Server primary username''
:- Use alternate Device Name
::=> ''Allows you to set the device name, as seen by Emby server''
::- Device Name
:::=> ''Custom Device name seen by Emby Server''

=== Sync Options Tab===
:- Show sync progress on screen
::=> ''Toggle on to display sync progress pop-up within Kodi''
:- Sync specials ordering
::=> ''description''
:- Sync empty TV Shows
::=> ''Add TV Shows to Kodi Library that do not currently have any associated episodes in the library''
:- Enable Music Library Sync
::=> ''Sync Kodi Library to Emby Server''
::- Direct stream music library
:::=> ''Directly play music from network shares, instead of through Emby Server''
::- Use local paths instead of addon redirect for playback
:::=> ''Directly play videos from network shares, instead of through Emby Server''
:- Auto add images to the Kodi texture cache
::=> ''Add Images to Kodi texture cache during sync.''
:- Use incremental sync at startup (Requires Server Plugin)
::=> ''Limit startup sync data to only changes, instead of the full library''
::: ''Requires "Emby for Kodi Sync Queue" plugin to be installed on Emby Server''
::- Max change set size
:::=> ''description''

=== Playback Tab ===
:- Network username
::=> ''Username used to connect to SMB shares''
:- Network Password
::=> ''Password used to connect to SMB shares''
:- Offer delete after playback
::=> ''Enables a prompt that will show up after watching a video.''
::: ''This prompt gives the user the option to delete the video from the emby library''
::- For Episodes
:::=> ''Enable prompt to delete video for Episodes''
::- For Movies
:::=> ''Enable prompt to delete video for Movies''
:- On Resume jump Back Seconds
::=> ''On resume, the video will start a specified number of seconds before the point at which it was stopped''
:- Play from HTTP instead of SMB
::=> ''Use the Emby HTTP server for playback source, instead of SMB shares''
::- Video Quality
:::=> ''Specify the maximum video transfer rate''

=== Extras Tab ===
:- Disable Enhanced Images (eg CoverArt)
::=> ''Disable special images i.e. CoverArt''
::- Force CoverArt Ratio
:::=> ''Resize CoverArt to match Kodi sizes (may result in images being distorted)''
:- Ignore specials in next episodes
::=> ''Causes "Next Episodes" to ignore all special episodes''
:- Permanent users to add to the session
::=> ''List of all other uses whose watched status should be updated when videos are watched''

=== Advanced Tab ===
:- Log Level:
::=> ''description''
:- Suppress server connection message on start-up
::=> ''description''
:- Enable server message when it's restarting
::=> ''description''
:- Reset Local Kodi DB
::=> ''description''

<br />

== Extra Info ==

:'''Note: This page is currently in the process of being updated.'''
:See: '''https://github.com/MediaBrowser/Emby.Kodi/wiki'''

Add-on:Emby for Kodi

2015-09-17T17:32:05Z

Ngergely: /* Playback Tab */

{{Addon
|Name=Emby for Kodi
|provider-name=xnappo, null_pointer, im85288
|ID=plugin.video.emby
|latest-version=1.1.39
|extension point=xbmc.python.pluginsource
|provides=video audio
|Summary=Allows Kodi to use an Emby Server as a media management backend. This add on effectively replaces the Kodi built-in media database with the Emby Server. Currently supported media includes Movies, TV Episodes, & Music.
|Platform=all
|Language=en
|License=GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE. Version 2, June 1991
|Forum=http://emby.media/community/index.php?/forum/99-kodi/
|Website=http://emby.media/
|Source=https://github.com/MediaBrowser/Emby.Kodi
|repo= [http://www.mb3admin.com/downloads/addons/xbmb3c/kodi-repo/repository.emby.kodi-1.0.2.zip Emby for Kodi Repository]
|Email=
|broken=
|icon url=}}

== Introduction ==
<section begin="intro"/>Emby is a media management server that allows you to synchronize media libraries, watched status, and watch progress between compatible devices. Emby for Kodi allows Kodi to use an Emby Server as a media management backend. This add-on effectively replaces the Kodi built-in media database with the Emby Server. Currently supported media includes Movies, TV Episodes, & Music. <section end="intro"/>

A quick intro video from one of the dev's: https://youtu.be/IaecDPcXI3I?t=119

<br />
== Setting up Emby ==

=== Basic Setup ===
# Download and install Emby server for your desired operating system: http://emby.media/download/
# Open the Emby web interface @ http://[server ip address]:8096
# Follow the instructions as prompted
# Enable path substitution, if necessary
::a. Select Library from the left side of the server management page
::b. Select Path Substitution
::c. Setup all path substitutions

=== Optional: Plugins ===
;: Installation of Emby plugins (Add-ons) is done from the Emby Server web interface
# Navigate to http://[server ip address]:8096/web/dashboard.html
# Select Plugins from the left side
# Select Catalog from within the right side of the window
# Scroll down to general and select Emby for Kodi Sync Queue to install it.
==== Useful Emby Plugins ====
# Emby for Kodi Sync Queue: This plugin will speed up the media sync done by kodi on every startup
# Auto-Box Set: Automatically organizes Movies into sets (collections in Emby), based on data from themoviedb.org
# Trakt.tv: Sync's watched status between the Emby Server and trakt.tv
::Disable Trakt.tv add-on from all kodi installs, if this is used.
<br />
;For further information or a more detailed explanation of the installation process, please see [https://github.com/MediaBrowser/Wiki/wiki/Installation the Emby Official Wiki page]

<br />

== Installing Emby for Kodi ==

'''Step 1:''' Download the Emby for Kodi repository.
::a. [http://www.mb3admin.com/downloads/addons/xbmb3c/kodi-repo/repository.emby.kodi-1.0.2.zip Stable Repository]
::b. [http://www.mb3admin.com/downloads/addons/xbmb3c/kodi-beta-repo/repository.beta.mediabrowser.kodi-1.0.4.zip Beta Repository]
'''Step 2:''' Open Kodi.

<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>
File:Emby Repo Install from Zip.PNG|'''Step 3:''' Navigate to System > Add-ons > Install from zip file.
File:Emby Download Location.PNG|'''Step 4:''' Navigate to where the Emby for Kodi repository was saved and select the zip file.
File:Emby_repo.PNG|'''Step 5:''' Navigate to System > Add-ons > Install from Repository > Kodi Emby stable/beta add-ons
File:Emby_in_Video_Addons.PNG|'''Step 6:''' Navigate to Video Addons>Emby
File:Install_Emby.PNG|'''Step 7:''' Select install
File:Emby_Connect_to_Server.PNG|'''Step 8:''' If your Emby Server is running, the add-on should detect it and prompt you connect to it.
File:Emby_Select_User.PNG|'''Step 9:''' After connecting to your server, you should be prompted to select a user.
File:Emby_Server_Connected.PNG|'''Step 10:''' Finally, you should see a notification
</gallery>

;At this point Emby for Kodi is installed and it has connected to your Emby Server. You should see a box in on the screen showing the progress of the import from the Emby server into the Kodi database.

<br />

== Configuring Emby for Kodi Add-on ==
;# Navigate to System > Add-ons > My add-ons > Video add-ons
;# Open Emby
;# Select Configure

=== Emby Tab ===
:- Primary Server Address
::=> ''This is the IP address of the computer running Emby Server''
:- Port Number
::=> ''The port used by the Emby Server (Defaut: 8096)''
:- Enable HTTPS
::=> ''Enable to use HTTPS instead of HTTP''
::- Verify Host SSL Certificate
:::=> ''description''
::- Client SSL certificate
:::=> ''description''
:- Use alternate address
::=> ''Enable secondary server address. This is useful for mobile devices that will access Emby server both on a local network and remotely''
::- Secondary Server Address
:::=> ''Secondary IP address for Emby Server.''
::- Enable HTTPS
:::=> ''Enable to use HTTPS instead of HTTP''
:::- Verify Host SSL Certificate
::::=> ''description''
:::- Client SSL certificate
::::=> ''description''
:- Username
::=> ''Emby Server primary username''
:- Use alternate Device Name
::=> ''Allows you to set the device name, as seen by Emby server''
::- Device Name
:::=> ''Custom Device name seen by Emby Server''

=== Sync Options Tab===
:- Show sync progress on screen
::=> ''Toggle on to display sync progress pop-up within Kodi''
:- Sync specials ordering
::=> ''description''
:- Sync empty TV Shows
::=> ''Add TV Shows to Kodi Library that do not currently have any associated episodes in the library''
:- Enable Music Library Sync
::=> ''Sync Kodi Library to Emby Server''
::- Direct stream music library
:::=> ''Directly play music from network shares, instead of through Emby Server''
::- Use local paths instead of addon redirect for playback
:::=> ''Directly play videos from network shares, instead of through Emby Server''
:- Auto add images to the Kodi texture cache
::=> ''Add Images to Kodi texture cache during sync.''
:- Use incremental sync at startup (Requires Server Plugin)
::=> ''Limit startup sync data to only changes, instead of the full library''
::: ''Requires "Emby for Kodi Sync Queue" plugin to be installed on Emby Server''
::- Max change set size
:::=> ''description''

=== Playback Tab ===
:- Network username
::=> ''Username used to connect to SMB shares''
:- Network Password
::=> ''Password used to connect to SMB shares''
:- Offer delete after playback
::=> ''Enables a prompt that will show up after watching a video.''
::: ''This prompt gives the user the option to delete the video from the emby library''
::- For Episodes
:::=> ''Enable prompt to delete video for Episodes''
::- For Movies
:::=> ''Enable prompt to delete video for Movies''
:- On Resume jump Back Seconds
::=> ''On resume, the video will start a specified number of seconds before the point at which it was stopped''
:- Play from HTTP instead of SMB
::=> ''Use the Emby HTTP server for playback source, instead of SMB shares''
::- Video Quality
:::=> ''Specify the maximum video transfer rate''

=== Extras Tab ===
:- Disable Enhanced Images (eg CoverArt)
::=> ''description''
::- Force CoverArt Ratio
:::=> ''description''
:- Ignore specials in next episodes
::=> ''description''
:- Permanent users to add to the session
::=> ''description''

=== Advanced Tab ===
:- Log Level:
::=> ''description''
:- Suppress server connection message on start-up
::=> ''description''
:- Enable server message when it's restarting
::=> ''description''
:- Reset Local Kodi DB
::=> ''description''

<br />

== Extra Info ==

:'''Note: This page is currently in the process of being updated.'''
:See: '''https://github.com/MediaBrowser/Emby.Kodi/wiki'''

Add-on:Emby for Kodi

2015-09-17T17:22:09Z

Ngergely: /* Sync Options Tab */

{{Addon
|Name=Emby for Kodi
|provider-name=xnappo, null_pointer, im85288
|ID=plugin.video.emby
|latest-version=1.1.39
|extension point=xbmc.python.pluginsource
|provides=video audio
|Summary=Allows Kodi to use an Emby Server as a media management backend. This add on effectively replaces the Kodi built-in media database with the Emby Server. Currently supported media includes Movies, TV Episodes, & Music.
|Platform=all
|Language=en
|License=GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE. Version 2, June 1991
|Forum=http://emby.media/community/index.php?/forum/99-kodi/
|Website=http://emby.media/
|Source=https://github.com/MediaBrowser/Emby.Kodi
|repo= [http://www.mb3admin.com/downloads/addons/xbmb3c/kodi-repo/repository.emby.kodi-1.0.2.zip Emby for Kodi Repository]
|Email=
|broken=
|icon url=}}

== Introduction ==
<section begin="intro"/>Emby is a media management server that allows you to synchronize media libraries, watched status, and watch progress between compatible devices. Emby for Kodi allows Kodi to use an Emby Server as a media management backend. This add-on effectively replaces the Kodi built-in media database with the Emby Server. Currently supported media includes Movies, TV Episodes, & Music. <section end="intro"/>

A quick intro video from one of the dev's: https://youtu.be/IaecDPcXI3I?t=119

<br />
== Setting up Emby ==

=== Basic Setup ===
# Download and install Emby server for your desired operating system: http://emby.media/download/
# Open the Emby web interface @ http://[server ip address]:8096
# Follow the instructions as prompted
# Enable path substitution, if necessary
::a. Select Library from the left side of the server management page
::b. Select Path Substitution
::c. Setup all path substitutions

=== Optional: Plugins ===
;: Installation of Emby plugins (Add-ons) is done from the Emby Server web interface
# Navigate to http://[server ip address]:8096/web/dashboard.html
# Select Plugins from the left side
# Select Catalog from within the right side of the window
# Scroll down to general and select Emby for Kodi Sync Queue to install it.
==== Useful Emby Plugins ====
# Emby for Kodi Sync Queue: This plugin will speed up the media sync done by kodi on every startup
# Auto-Box Set: Automatically organizes Movies into sets (collections in Emby), based on data from themoviedb.org
# Trakt.tv: Sync's watched status between the Emby Server and trakt.tv
::Disable Trakt.tv add-on from all kodi installs, if this is used.
<br />
;For further information or a more detailed explanation of the installation process, please see [https://github.com/MediaBrowser/Wiki/wiki/Installation the Emby Official Wiki page]

<br />

== Installing Emby for Kodi ==

'''Step 1:''' Download the Emby for Kodi repository.
::a. [http://www.mb3admin.com/downloads/addons/xbmb3c/kodi-repo/repository.emby.kodi-1.0.2.zip Stable Repository]
::b. [http://www.mb3admin.com/downloads/addons/xbmb3c/kodi-beta-repo/repository.beta.mediabrowser.kodi-1.0.4.zip Beta Repository]
'''Step 2:''' Open Kodi.

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File:Emby Repo Install from Zip.PNG|'''Step 3:''' Navigate to System > Add-ons > Install from zip file.
File:Emby Download Location.PNG|'''Step 4:''' Navigate to where the Emby for Kodi repository was saved and select the zip file.
File:Emby_repo.PNG|'''Step 5:''' Navigate to System > Add-ons > Install from Repository > Kodi Emby stable/beta add-ons
File:Emby_in_Video_Addons.PNG|'''Step 6:''' Navigate to Video Addons>Emby
File:Install_Emby.PNG|'''Step 7:''' Select install
File:Emby_Connect_to_Server.PNG|'''Step 8:''' If your Emby Server is running, the add-on should detect it and prompt you connect to it.
File:Emby_Select_User.PNG|'''Step 9:''' After connecting to your server, you should be prompted to select a user.
File:Emby_Server_Connected.PNG|'''Step 10:''' Finally, you should see a notification
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;At this point Emby for Kodi is installed and it has connected to your Emby Server. You should see a box in on the screen showing the progress of the import from the Emby server into the Kodi database.

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== Configuring Emby for Kodi Add-on ==
;# Navigate to System > Add-ons > My add-ons > Video add-ons
;# Open Emby
;# Select Configure

=== Emby Tab ===
:- Primary Server Address
::=> ''This is the IP address of the computer running Emby Server''
:- Port Number
::=> ''The port used by the Emby Server (Defaut: 8096)''
:- Enable HTTPS
::=> ''Enable to use HTTPS instead of HTTP''
::- Verify Host SSL Certificate
:::=> ''description''
::- Client SSL certificate
:::=> ''description''
:- Use alternate address
::=> ''Enable secondary server address. This is useful for mobile devices that will access Emby server both on a local network and remotely''
::- Secondary Server Address
:::=> ''Secondary IP address for Emby Server.''
::- Enable HTTPS
:::=> ''Enable to use HTTPS instead of HTTP''
:::- Verify Host SSL Certificate
::::=> ''description''
:::- Client SSL certificate
::::=> ''description''
:- Username
::=> ''Emby Server primary username''
:- Use alternate Device Name
::=> ''Allows you to set the device name, as seen by Emby server''
::- Device Name
:::=> ''Custom Device name seen by Emby Server''

=== Sync Options Tab===
:- Show sync progress on screen
::=> ''Toggle on to display sync progress pop-up within Kodi''
:- Sync specials ordering
::=> ''description''
:- Sync empty TV Shows
::=> ''Add TV Shows to Kodi Library that do not currently have any associated episodes in the library''
:- Enable Music Library Sync
::=> ''Sync Kodi Library to Emby Server''
::- Direct stream music library
:::=> ''Directly play music from network shares, instead of through Emby Server''
::- Use local paths instead of addon redirect for playback
:::=> ''Directly play videos from network shares, instead of through Emby Server''
:- Auto add images to the Kodi texture cache
::=> ''Add Images to Kodi texture cache during sync.''
:- Use incremental sync at startup (Requires Server Plugin)
::=> ''Limit startup sync data to only changes, instead of the full library''
::: ''Requires "Emby for Kodi Sync Queue" plugin to be installed on Emby Server''
::- Max change set size
:::=> ''description''

=== Playback Tab ===
:- Network username
::=> ''description''
:- Network Password
::=> ''description''
:- Offer delete after playback
::=> ''description''
::- For Episodes
:::=> ''description''
::- For Movies
:::=> ''description''
:- On Resume jump Back Seconds
::=> ''description''
:- Play from HTTP instead of SMB
::=> ''description''
::- Video Quality
:::=> ''description''

=== Extras Tab ===
:- Disable Enhanced Images (eg CoverArt)
::=> ''description''
::- Force CoverArt Ratio
:::=> ''description''
:- Ignore specials in next episodes
::=> ''description''
:- Permanent users to add to the session
::=> ''description''

=== Advanced Tab ===
:- Log Level:
::=> ''description''
:- Suppress server connection message on start-up
::=> ''description''
:- Enable server message when it's restarting
::=> ''description''
:- Reset Local Kodi DB
::=> ''description''

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== Extra Info ==

:'''Note: This page is currently in the process of being updated.'''
:See: '''https://github.com/MediaBrowser/Emby.Kodi/wiki'''

Add-on:Emby for Kodi

2015-09-17T17:01:08Z

2015-09-10T11:51:11Z

Ngergely: /* Installing Emby for Kodi */