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Released
November 12, 2015
Updated
October 16, 2026

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Unite your personal videos, music, and photos into a single, accessible library. Stream your media to any device with automatic on-the-fly conversion and elegant organization. Share with friends and family, and manage access with robust parental controls.

✓Personal media aggregation
✓On-the-fly media conversion
✓Elegant media organization
✓Media sharing with friends/family
✓Parental controls
✓Cloud-synced media streaming
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What's New in Emby

2.2.59

October 16, 2026

Add replay gain option for music playback.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Emby Premiere

Emby Premiere enhances your personal media experience with additional features such as Cover Art, Sync, Cinema Mode, and more.

$6.991 Month
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User reviews

Slideshow!?

Disable slideshow on photos, it’s absolutely terrible and there is no option to turn it off.

10/22/2026 I wrote this review years ago and the fact this is still an issue is ridiculous. Forcing a slideshow anytime you want to view a single photo is ludicrous. This has been a pretty big complaint in the community for years, goes to show how much they care!
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Subpar

Uses a lot of battery when just playing songs. Also, the downloaded folder sometimes gets corrupted and needs to be deleted and redownloaded. Wish I would have went with plex

Good Enough

The Emby iOS app gets the job done, and I’ve had no issues watching my hosted movies or TV shows. The UI could use some attention, though—especially the music player, which isn’t very mobile-friendly in some areas and seems cluttery.

The scrolling overlay also gets in the way on both mobile and PC. It stays visible even after I’m no longer hovering over it. I like the app overall, but it needs a little more care on the UI/UX side. As a Premiere user, I hope that gets some attention
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Français

Pourriez-Vous terminer la vf de one piece je vous en supplie

Searching funtion doesn’t work

Searching funtion doesn’t work,unable to search the movie I want. Please fix it.

Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

7 issues

Playback errors

Bug

Inability to play certain file formats

Bug

Disconnection issues

Bug

Syncing problems

Bug

Crashes on launch

Bug

Orientation issues

Bug

Transcoding problems

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Requested Features

7 requests

Picture-in-picture mode

Feature

Swipe gestures for navigation

Feature

Improved music management

Feature

Offline playback enhancements

Feature

Chromecast improvements

Feature

Faster server scanning/indexing

Feature

Better codec/format support

Feature

FAQ

What does Emby do?

Emby brings all your personal videos, music, and photos together in one place. It allows you to stream your media to any of your devices, automatically converting it on-the-fly to ensure compatibility. The app also organizes your media with artwork and metadata, and enables easy sharing with friends and family.

How do I get started with Emby?

To use Emby, you'll need to download the free Emby Media Server from the Emby website, which is a required part of the installation. Once the server is set up, you can use the app to browse and stream your media collection. The app itself is free to browse and cast media.

Is Emby free to use?

The Emby app is free to browse your media collection and to cast media to other devices. However, to enable playback of your media, a one-time in-app purchase is required, or you can opt for an active Emby Premiere subscription, which is also available in-app.

What devices is Emby compatible with?

Emby is designed to stream your media to any device. The app automatically converts your media on-the-fly, ensuring it can play on a wide range of devices without compatibility issues.

Can I share my media with others using Emby?

Yes, Emby makes it easy to share your media library with friends and family. You can also utilize its rich parental control features to manage access for your entire family, ensuring appropriate content is available to different users.