Add-on:Emby for Kodi
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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.
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.
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.
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 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 Emby for Kodi
Step 1: Download the Emby repository.
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.