Emby
Personal media server for streaming your library to any device
Emby is a personal media server that brings your movies, TV shows, music, photos, and home videos into a single library and streams them to many devices. It includes a web interface and companion apps, with on-the-fly conversion to improve playback compatibility.
Key Features
- Centralized library with automatic organization and rich metadata
- Streaming to web clients and dedicated apps for mobile, TV, and desktop platforms
- On-the-fly transcoding for device and bandwidth compatibility
- Live TV streaming with DVR features and recordings management
- User management with parental controls, access schedules, and session monitoring
- DLNA/UPnP discovery and playback to compatible devices
- Activity-based notifications for key server events
Use Cases
- Build a home media hub for local streaming to TVs, phones, and browsers
- Stream your personal media remotely while traveling
- Manage family access to content with profiles and parental restrictions
Emby is a solid option for users who want a polished media library experience with broad device support, including Live TV/DVR and parental controls. It is suited for personal and family media collections that need reliable streaming and compatibility features.
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