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{{ | {{Add-on | ||
|Name=Emby | |Name=Emby-next-gen | ||
|provider-name= | |provider-name=quickmic, angelblue05, sualfred | ||
|ID=plugin.video.emby | |ID=plugin.video.emby-next-gen | ||
|latest-version= | |latest-version=6.2.20 | ||
|extension point=xbmc.python.pluginsource | |extension point=xbmc.python.pluginsource | ||
|provides=video audio | |provides=video audio image | ||
|Summary=Allows Kodi to use | |Summary=Allows Kodi to use Emby as a media management back-end. | ||
|Description=Welcome to Emby for Kodi A whole new way to manage and view your media library. The Emby addon for Kodi combines the best of Kodi - ultra smooth navigation, beautiful UIs and playback of any file under the sun, and Emby - the most powerful fully open source multi-client media metadata indexer and server. Emby for Kodi is the absolute best way to enjoy the incredible Kodi playback engine combined with the power of Emby's centralized database. Features: Direct integration with the Kodi library for native Kodi speed Instant synchronization with the Emby server Full support for Movie, TV and Music collections Emby Server direct stream and transcoding support - use Kodi when you are away from home! | |||
|Platform=all | |Platform=all | ||
|Language=en | |Language=en | ||
|License= | |License=GPL-2.0-or-later | ||
|Forum= | |Forum=https://emby.media/community/index.php?/forum/99-kodi/ | ||
|Website= | |Website=https://emby.media/ | ||
|Source=https://github.com/MediaBrowser/ | |Source=https://github.com/MediaBrowser/plugin.video.emby/tree/next-gen | ||
|Email= | |Email= | ||
|repo= | |||
|broken= | |broken= | ||
|icon url=}} | |icon url=https://github.com/MediaBrowser/plugin.video.emby/raw/next-gen/icon.png | ||
}} | |||
== Introduction == | == 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. | <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 Emby as a media management back-end. This add-on effectively replaces the Kodi built-in media database with Emby. Supported media includes movies, series, music and more.<section end="intro"/> | ||
=== Overview of Steps=== | |||
# Install & set up Emby server | |||
# Install Emby add-on in Kodi | |||
# Configure Emby add-on in Kodi | |||
A quick intro video: | |||
{{YouTube|IaecDPcXI3I}} | |||
{| | |||
|| {{divbox|yellow||<big>'''NOTICE:''' This add-on completely takes over the Kodi database, so be sure to do a backup before you begin.</big>}}|| | |||
|} | |||
<big>Reference: [[Import-export_library]]</big> | |||
<br /> | |||
== Setting up your Emby server == | |||
=== Basic Setup === | |||
# Download and install Emby for your desired operating system: https://emby.media/download/ | |||
# Open the Emby web interface @ http://[server ip address]:8096 | |||
# Follow the instructions as prompted | |||
# Set up your libraries Emby and include "Optional Network Paths": [https://support.emby.media/support/solutions/articles/44001159319-library-setup] | |||
=== Optional: Plugins === | |||
;: Installation of Emby plugins (Add-ons) is done from the Emby 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 the desired pugin to install it. | |||
# Restart your Emby service by clicking on '''Dashboard''' and then the little power icon next to the server name, select '''Restart Emby Server''' | |||
==== Useful Emby Plugins ==== | |||
# Kodi Companion: 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 Emby and trakt.tv | |||
::Disable Trakt.tv add-on from all kodi installs, if this is used. | |||
;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 the Emby add-on for Kodi == | |||
{| | |||
|| {{divbox|yellow||<big>'''NOTICE:''' It is recommended to start with a fresh Kodi install. Otherwise, remove any Kodi sources added as Emby libraries. </big>}}|| | |||
|} | |||
'''Step 1:''' Download the Emby repository. | |||
More info on: https://kodi.emby.media/ | |||
::a. [https://github.com/MediaBrowser/plugin.video.emby/wiki/Emby-Repository No Side-Loading Method] - Set up a new https source and download the add-in (no external media required) | |||
::b. [https://kodi.emby.media/repository.emby.kodi-1.0.6.zip Stable Repository] - Load via USB or other media | |||
::c. [https://kodi.emby.media/repository.beta.emby.kodi-1.0.9.zip Beta Repository] - Load via USB or other media | |||
<br /> | |||
'''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 the progress of the import from Emby 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 | |||
View the Emby for Kodi settings here: [https://github.com/MediaBrowser/plugin.video.emby/wiki/Emby-for-kodi-settings Settings Details] | |||
<br /> | |||
== Bug and issue report == | |||
Please follow our guide: [https://emby.media/community/index.php?/topic/17599-how-to-report-a-problem/ How to report your issue]<br /> | |||
For faster support, post your inquiries on our [https://emby.media/community/index.php?/forum/99-kodi/ Emby for Kodi forums] | |||
<br /> | |||
== Emby Shortcuts on the Kodi Home Screen == | |||
Basic knowledge will help you for most skins. The add-on will automatically tag your content by Emby library name and recreate your them as Video Nodes and Playlists. | |||
'''Step 1: Step "Simple"''' | |||
# Your only job as a user is to add the Emby library shortcuts created for you to your Home Screen. | |||
<br /> | |||
== Extra Info == | |||
:See: '''[https://github.com/MediaBrowser/Emby.Kodi/wiki Emby for Kodi Github Wiki]''' |
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Add-ons | Emby-next-gen |
Need help with this add-on? See here. |
Welcome to Emby for Kodi A whole new way to manage and view your media library. The Emby addon for Kodi combines the best of Kodi - ultra smooth navigation, beautiful UIs and playback of any file under the sun, and Emby - the most powerful fully open source multi-client media metadata indexer and server. Emby for Kodi is the absolute best way to enjoy the incredible Kodi playback engine combined with the power of Emby's centralized database. Features: Direct integration with the Kodi library for native Kodi speed Instant synchronization with the Emby server Full support for Movie, TV and Music collections Emby Server direct stream and transcoding support - use Kodi when you are away from home!
Introduction
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 Emby as a media management back-end. This add-on effectively replaces the Kodi built-in media database with Emby. Supported media includes movies, series, music and more.
Overview of Steps
- Install & set up Emby server
- Install Emby add-on in Kodi
- Configure Emby add-on in Kodi
A quick intro video:
Reference: Import-export_library
Setting up your Emby server
Basic Setup
- Download and install Emby for your desired operating system: https://emby.media/download/
- Open the Emby web interface @ http://[server ip address]:8096
- Follow the instructions as prompted
- Set up your libraries Emby and include "Optional Network Paths": [1]
Optional: Plugins
- Installation of Emby plugins (Add-ons) is done from the Emby 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 the desired pugin to install it.
- Restart your Emby service by clicking on Dashboard and then the little power icon next to the server name, select Restart Emby Server
Useful Emby Plugins
- Kodi Companion: 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 Emby and trakt.tv
- Disable Trakt.tv add-on from all kodi installs, if this is used.
- For further information or a more detailed explanation of the installation process, please see the Emby Official Wiki page
Installing the Emby add-on for Kodi
Step 1: Download the Emby repository. More info on: https://kodi.emby.media/
- a. No Side-Loading Method - Set up a new https source and download the add-in (no external media required)
- b. Stable Repository - Load via USB or other media
- c. Beta Repository - Load via USB or other media
Step 2: Open Kodi.
- At this point Emby for Kodi is installed and it has connected to your Emby server. You should see the progress of the import from Emby into the Kodi database.
Configuring Emby for Kodi Add-on
- Navigate to System > Add-ons > My add-ons > Video add-ons
- Open Emby
- Select Configure
View the Emby for Kodi settings here: Settings Details
Bug and issue report
Please follow our guide: How to report your issue
For faster support, post your inquiries on our Emby for Kodi forums
Emby Shortcuts on the Kodi Home Screen
Basic knowledge will help you for most skins. The add-on will automatically tag your content by Emby library name and recreate your them as Video Nodes and Playlists.
Step 1: Step "Simple"
- Your only job as a user is to add the Emby library shortcuts created for you to your Home Screen.