Emby App Setup Guides
Download links, sign in instructions, and getting started guides can all be found here.
- Where to Download
- Web Client
- iOS Apps
- Roku App
- Amazon Fire TV
- Android
- Smart TV Apps
- Xbox and Playstation Apps
Where to Download
The clients available to Emby can be found here: https://emby.media/download.html in the "Emby Apps & Devices" section.
Devices I currently provide support for:
- Amazon Fire TV
- Android
- Android TV
- Apple TV
- Chromecast
- iOS
- LG Smart TV
- NVIDIA Shield
- Roku
- Samsung Smart TV
Web Client
How to sign into the web client
Web Client Sign-In
Navigate to the website: https://blackbeardsvault.com
The Username and Password fields use your credentials you received after signing up on Discord.
If you've forgotten your password or cannot log in, double check you are using the correct Username and not your email. If you're still having issues, reach out to @Captain Cruv in the #emby-support channel on Discord.
Once you've signed in, you should see your homepage. Customize to your hearts content.
Home Screen Customization
Click on the gear icon on the top right and select "App Settings"
Click on "Home Screen"
The recommended layout is as shown below
Matching the layout above renders the app screens like this below
If you need help or have questions reach out to @Captain Cruv in the #emby-support channel on Discord.
iOS Apps
A guide on how to setup Emby on iPhones, iPads, and Apple TV
iOS App Sign-In and unlock
App unlocks:
Before we begin I'll try to explain something that trips up some people.
Emby charges for their app. After a trial period you will see a message similar to "Premiere Device Limit Exceeded". In order to continue watching after this trial you will need to purchase an app unlock from Emby.
Do NOT purchase Emby Premiere.
The app unlock and Emby Premiere are separate things. Emby Premiere is something I buy for the server. You only need to purchase the one time $5 fee to unlock the app you're trying to watch on.
This app unlock fee doesn't go to me. It goes to the Emby development team. After purchasing the unlock, it will be unlocked for that 'platform' on any device that uses that app store account. So be sure that if you have multiple android or apple devices, you sign into the Google Play or Apple App store with the same account that purchased the unlock to avoid having to pay for it more than once.
Your unlock experience will be different depending on the device you are watching from, but all the apps are similar to the pictures below
Signing into Emby:
To download the app for your device. If you do not know where to find your app visit the "Where to Download" guide here: https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/app-setup-guides/page/where-to-download
After the app is installed you will see a screen similar to this. Click the "Skip" button on this page.
You will need to enter the server address in the "Host" section. Enter the server address exactly like this: https://blackbeardsvault.com
Do NOT forget the "s" in https, and do not add a trailing "/" to the end of the server address. This will prevent you from signing in if you do.
Leave the "Port" section blank.
After entering the server address, you'll be taken to the sign in page.
The Username and Password fields use your credentials you received after signing up on Discord. If you've forgotten your password or cannot log in, double check you are using the correct Username and not your email.
If you're still having issues, reach out to @Captain Cruv in the #emby-support channel on Discord.
Roku App
A guide on how to setup Emby on Roku devices
Roku App Sign-In
To download the app for your Roku go here or search "Emby" on your Roku App Store: https://emby.media/emby-for-roku.html
Once installed, you will need to enter the server address in the "Host" section. Enter the server address exactly like this: https://blackbeardsvault.com
Do NOT forget the "s" in https, and do not add a trailing "/" to the end of the server address. This will prevent you from reaching the sign in page if you do.
Enter 0 in the "Port" section. Failing to do so will prevent you from proceeding.
After entering the Host and Port correctly, click on "Connect to Server"
Choose "Manual Login" and enter your Username and Password.
The Username and Password fields use your credentials you received after signing up on Discord. If you've forgotten your password or cannot log in, double check you are using the correct Username and not your email.
If you're still having issues, reach out to @Captain Cruv in the #emby-support channel on Discord.
Amazon Fire TV
A guide on how to setup Emby on Firestick and Fire TV devices
Amazon Fire TV sign in and app unlock
App unlocks:
Before we begin I'll try to explain something that trips up some people.
Emby charges for their app. After a trial period you will see a message similar to "Premiere Device Limit Exceeded". In order to continue watching after this trial you will need to purchase an app unlock from Emby.
Do NOT purchase Emby Premiere.
The app unlock and Emby Premiere are separate things. Emby Premiere is something I buy for the server. You only need to purchase the one time $5 fee to unlock the app you're trying to watch on.
This app unlock fee doesn't go to me. It goes to the Emby development team. After purchasing the unlock, it will be unlocked for that 'platform' on any device that uses that app store account. So be sure that if you have multiple android or apple devices, you sign into the Google Play or Apple App store with the same account that purchased the unlock to avoid having to pay for it more than once.
Your unlock experience will be different depending on the device you are watching from, but all the apps are similar to the pictures below
Signing into Emby:
To download the app for your device. If you do not know where to find your app visit the "Where to Download" guide here: https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/app-setup-guides/page/where-to-download
After the app is installed you will see a screen similar to this. Click the "Skip" button on this page.
You will need to enter the server address in the "Host" section. Enter the server address exactly like this: https://blackbeardsvault.com
Do NOT forget the "s" in https, and do not add a trailing "/" to the end of the server address. This will prevent you from signing in if you do.
Leave the "Port" section blank.
After entering the server address, you'll be taken to the sign in page.
The Username and Password fields use your credentials you received after signing up on Discord. If you've forgotten your password or cannot log in, double check you are using the correct Username and not your email.
If you're still having issues, reach out to @Captain Cruv in the #emby-support channel on Discord.
Android
A guide on how to setup Emby on Android and Android TV devices
Android app sign in and unlock
App unlocks:
Before we begin I'll try to explain something that trips up some people.
Emby charges for their app. After a trial period you will see a message similar to "Premiere Device Limit Exceeded". In order to continue watching after this trial you will need to purchase an app unlock from Emby.
Do NOT purchase Emby Premiere.
The app unlock and Emby Premiere are separate things. Emby Premiere is something I buy for the server. You only need to purchase the one time $5 fee to unlock the app you're trying to watch on.
This app unlock fee doesn't go to me. It goes to the Emby development team. After purchasing the unlock, it will be unlocked for that 'platform' on any device that uses that app store account. So be sure that if you have multiple android or apple devices, you sign into the Google Play or Apple App store with the same account that purchased the unlock to avoid having to pay for it more than once.
Your unlock experience will be different depending on the device you are watching from, but all the apps are similar to the pictures below
Signing into Emby:
To download the app for your device. If you do not know where to find your app visit the "Where to Download" guide here: https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/app-setup-guides/page/where-to-download
After the app is installed you will see a screen similar to this. Click the "Skip" button on this page.
You will need to enter the server address in the "Host" section. Enter the server address exactly like this: https://blackbeardsvault.com
Do NOT forget the "s" in https, and do not add a trailing "/" to the end of the server address. This will prevent you from signing in if you do.
Leave the "Port" section blank.
After entering the server address, you'll be taken to the sign in page.
The Username and Password fields use your credentials you received after signing up on Discord. If you've forgotten your password or cannot log in, double check you are using the correct Username and not your email.
If you're still having issues, reach out to @Captain Cruv in the #emby-support channel on Discord.
Smart TV Apps
A guide on how to setup Emby on Android based smart TVs
Smart TV App sign in and app unlock
App unlocks:
Before we begin I'll try to explain something that trips up some people.
Emby charges for their app. After a trial period you will see a message similar to "Premiere Device Limit Exceeded". In order to continue watching after this trial you will need to purchase an app unlock from Emby.
Do NOT purchase Emby Premiere.
The app unlock and Emby Premiere are separate things. Emby Premiere is something I buy for the server. You only need to purchase the one time $5 fee to unlock the app you're trying to watch on.
This app unlock fee doesn't go to me. It goes to the Emby development team. After purchasing the unlock, it will be unlocked for that 'platform' on any device that uses that app store account. So be sure that if you have multiple android or apple devices, you sign into the Google Play or Apple App store with the same account that purchased the unlock to avoid having to pay for it more than once.
Your unlock experience will be different depending on the device you are watching from, but all the apps are similar to the pictures below
Signing into Emby:
To download the app for your device. If you do not know where to find your app visit the "Where to Download" guide here: https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/app-setup-guides/page/where-to-download
After the app is installed you will see a screen similar to this. Click the "Skip" button on this page.
You will need to enter the server address in the "Host" section. Enter the server address exactly like this: https://blackbeardsvault.com
Do NOT forget the "s" in https, and do not add a trailing "/" to the end of the server address. This will prevent you from signing in if you do.
Leave the "Port" section blank.
After entering the server address, you'll be taken to the sign in page.
The Username and Password fields use your credentials you received after signing up on Discord. If you've forgotten your password or cannot log in, double check you are using the correct Username and not your email.
If you're still having issues, reach out to @Captain Cruv in the #emby-support channel on Discord.
Xbox and Playstation Apps
A guide on how to watch Emby from your Xbox or Playstation
Watching Emby from a console
Unfortunately Emby does not have an app unlock available for consoles at this time.
What this means is that your console will not be able to watch Emby from the native app
Do NOT purchase Emby Premiere.
Emby Premiere keys are installed on servers, not devices. Emby only allows me to purchase a certain number of keys from them. They cannot be assigned or allocated, they are checked out first come first served and only last a week at a time. Even at their highest tier there are not enough keys to allow everyone's devices to escape the need for an app unlock.
Fortunately most consoles come with a web browser and are able to watch Emby from the website instead. To do so please see this guide to get started: https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/app-setup-guides/page/web-client-sign-in