# Emby App Setup Guides

Download links, sign in instructions, and getting started guides can all be found here.

# 🚀 Getting Started with Emby

<div style="line-height:1.65;"><p style="margin:0 0 14px;">Set up Emby for streaming from Blackbeard’s Vault. Start with your account, then choose the guide for your device.</p><h2 id="bkmrk-before-you-start" style="font-size:28px;font-weight:600;margin:30px 0 12px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #68736b;">Before you start</h2><ul><li>Have the <strong>Emby username and password supplied on Discord</strong>. Contact Cruv if you need an account or cannot find your details.</li><li>Use your supplied <strong>server username, not your email address</strong>. Follow the direct server sign-in steps in your device’s guide.</li><li>Install the player app for your device. You do not need to install Emby Server.</li></ul><h2 id="bkmrk-your-streaming-server" style="font-size:28px;font-weight:600;margin:30px 0 12px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #68736b;">Your streaming server</h2><p style="margin:0 0 14px;"><a href="https://blackbeardsvault.com">https://blackbeardsvault.com</a></p><p style="margin:0 0 14px;">Use the complete HTTPS address. Follow your device’s guide for the server fields and port: Roku’s setup differs from other Emby apps.</p><h2 id="bkmrk-choose-your-device" style="font-size:28px;font-weight:600;margin:30px 0 12px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #68736b;">Choose your device</h2><table style="width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;"><thead><tr><th style="padding:10px;border:1px solid #68736b;text-align:left;">Device</th><th style="padding:10px;border:1px solid #68736b;text-align:left;">Setup guide</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="padding:10px;border:1px solid #68736b;">Web browser / computer</td><td style="padding:10px;border:1px solid #68736b;"><a href="https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/web-client-sign-in">Web Client Sign-In</a></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:10px;border:1px solid #68736b;">iPhone / iPad</td><td style="padding:10px;border:1px solid #68736b;"><a href="https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/ios-app-sign-in-and-unlock">iOS setup</a></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:10px;border:1px solid #68736b;">Apple TV</td><td style="padding:10px;border:1px solid #68736b;"><a href="https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/ios-app-sign-in-and-unlock">iOS and Apple TV guide</a></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:10px;border:1px solid #68736b;">Android phone / tablet</td><td style="padding:10px;border:1px solid #68736b;"><a href="https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/android-app-sign-in-and-unlock">Android setup</a></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:10px;border:1px solid #68736b;">Android TV / Google TV / NVIDIA Shield</td><td style="padding:10px;border:1px solid #68736b;"><a href="https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/android-app-sign-in-and-unlock">Android and TV setup</a></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:10px;border:1px solid #68736b;">Roku / Roku TV</td><td style="padding:10px;border:1px solid #68736b;"><a href="https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/roku-app-sign-in">Roku setup</a></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:10px;border:1px solid #68736b;">Amazon Fire TV</td><td style="padding:10px;border:1px solid #68736b;"><a href="https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/amazon-fire-tv-sign-in-and-app-unlock">Fire TV setup</a></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:10px;border:1px solid #68736b;">LG webOS / Samsung Tizen</td><td style="padding:10px;border:1px solid #68736b;"><a href="https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/smart-tv-app-sign-in-and-app-unlock">Smart TV setup</a></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:10px;border:1px solid #68736b;">Xbox / PlayStation</td><td style="padding:10px;border:1px solid #68736b;"><a href="https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/watching-emby-from-a-console">Console support and playback options</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="margin:0 0 14px;">Need the app first? See <a href="https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/where-to-download">Where to Download</a> for official app links. Availability depends on the device model, software version, and region.</p><p style="margin:0 0 14px;"><strong>Expected result:</strong> your libraries appear after sign-in. Play a short part of a title to check picture and sound.</p><h2 id="bkmrk-playback-access" style="font-size:28px;font-weight:600;margin:30px 0 12px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #68736b;">App unlock or Premiere message</h2><p style="margin:0 0 14px;"><strong>Previously purchased an app unlock?</strong> Those purchases remain grandfathered. Sign into the same app-store account used for the original purchase, using the matching app and platform. Use <strong>Restore Purchase</strong> if offered. Your app-store account is separate from your Emby server login.</p><p style="margin:0 0 14px;">New app unlocks are no longer available. If you need an unlock, the purchase is not recognized, or playback remains blocked by a licensing or device-limit message, contact <strong>@Captain Cruv in #emby-support</strong> for a Jellyfin account.</p><p style="margin:0 0 14px;"><strong>Under no circumstances should you purchase Emby Premiere.</strong></p><p style="margin:0 0 14px;">Once Cruv supplies your Jellyfin account, follow <a href="https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/jellyfin-guides/page/getting-started-with-jellyfin">Getting Started with Jellyfin</a>.</p><h2 id="bkmrk-after-signing-in" style="font-size:28px;font-weight:600;margin:30px 0 12px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #68736b;">After signing in</h2><p style="margin:0 0 14px;">Use <a href="https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/home-screen-customization">Home Screen Customization</a> to arrange your libraries and home sections.</p><h2 id="bkmrk-offline-downloads" style="font-size:28px;font-weight:600;margin:30px 0 12px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #68736b;">Downloads for offline viewing</h2><p style="margin:0 0 14px;">The old separate downloader is deprecated. Downloads are provided through Jellyfin <strong>upon request and approval by Cruv</strong>. Contact Cruv on Discord to request download access and wait for approval.</p><h2 id="bkmrk-need-help" style="font-size:28px;font-weight:600;margin:30px 0 12px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #68736b;">Need help?</h2><p style="margin:0 0 14px;">Contact <strong>@Captain Cruv in #emby-support</strong> on Discord. Include your device model, app version, the exact error, and when it happened. Never post your password.</p></div>

# Where to Download

Choose the Emby app for your device, then open the matching Blackbeard’s Vault sign-in guide.

## Before you start

Have your server account details from Discord ready. Install a player app; you do not need Emby Server.

## Supported devices and setup guides

These are the device families covered by Blackbeard’s Vault support. Store availability depends on model, software version, and region.

<div id="bkmrk-device-official-app-" style="font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;"><table style="width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;"><thead><tr><th style="padding:10px;text-align:left;">Device</th><th style="padding:10px;text-align:left;">Official app</th><th style="padding:10px;text-align:left;">Setup</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">Amazon Fire TV</td><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">[Download / store link](https://emby.media/emby-for-fire-tv.html)</td><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">[Sign-in guide](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/amazon-fire-tv-sign-in-and-app-unlock)</td></tr><tr><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">Android phone / tablet</td><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">[Download / store link](https://emby.media/emby-for-android.html)</td><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">[Sign-in guide](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/android-app-sign-in-and-unlock)</td></tr><tr><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">Android TV / Google TV</td><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">[Download / store link](https://emby.media/emby-for-android-tv.html)</td><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">[Sign-in guide](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/android-app-sign-in-and-unlock)</td></tr><tr><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">NVIDIA Shield</td><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">[Download / store link](https://emby.media/emby-for-nvidiashield.html)</td><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">[Sign-in guide](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/android-app-sign-in-and-unlock)</td></tr><tr><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">Apple TV</td><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">[Download / store link](https://emby.media/emby-for-appletv.html)</td><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">[Sign-in guide](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/ios-app-sign-in-and-unlock)</td></tr><tr><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">iPhone / iPad</td><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">[Download / store link](https://emby.media/emby-for-ios.html)</td><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">[Sign-in guide](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/ios-app-sign-in-and-unlock)</td></tr><tr><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">LG webOS</td><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">[Download / store link](https://emby.media/emby-for-lg-smart-tv.html)</td><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">[Sign-in guide](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/smart-tv-app-sign-in-and-app-unlock)</td></tr><tr><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">Samsung Tizen</td><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">[Download / store link](https://emby.media/emby-for-samsung-smart-tv.html)</td><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">[Sign-in guide](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/smart-tv-app-sign-in-and-app-unlock)</td></tr><tr><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">Roku / Roku TV</td><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">[Download / store link](https://emby.media/emby-for-roku.html)</td><td style="padding:10px;vertical-align:top;">[Sign-in guide](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/roku-app-sign-in)</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>[Chromecast](https://emby.media/emby-for-chromecast.html) receives playback cast from a compatible phone or web client; it is different from a Chromecast with Google TV, which can run a TV app.

For a computer, use [the web client](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/web-client-sign-in). See [console options](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/watching-emby-from-a-console) before trying Xbox or PlayStation.

[Blackbeard’s Vault membership page](https://vanceconsulting.io/) — for membership information. Contact Cruv in your Discord server for support.

## Playback access

**Already bought an app unlock in the past?** Emby honors those previous purchases. Sign in to the same Apple, Google, or Amazon store account that originally bought the unlock, using the matching app/platform. Use **Restore Purchase** if the app offers it. If the purchase is not recognized, contact Cruv. New app unlocks are no longer the route for access. **Never purchase Emby Premiere.**

**Need an unlock, or seeing “Premiere Device Limit Exceeded”?** Contact **@Captain Cruv** in **\#emby-support** for a **Jellyfin account**. **Do not buy an app unlock or Emby Premiere.** Once Cruv has provided your account, follow [Getting Started with Jellyfin](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/jellyfin-guides/page/getting-started-with-jellyfin).

## If you cannot find the app

Check the official download link and your device’s app store. Send Cruv the exact model and operating-system version if the app is unavailable.

Contact **@Captain Cruv** in **\#emby-support** on Discord. Include your device, app version, exact error, and when it happened. Never post your password.

## References

[Emby apps and devices](https://emby.media/download.html) · [Emby playback requirements](https://emby.media/support/articles/Premiere-Feature-Matrix.html)

<small>Technical guidance reviewed September 2026. Store availability and interface labels can change.</small>

# Web Client

Sign in through your browser and arrange your personal Emby home screen.

# Web Client Sign-In

Sign in to Blackbeard’s Vault from a computer, phone, or tablet using a current web browser.

## Before you start

<div id="bkmrk-have-the-username-an" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">- Have the **username and password supplied after signing up on Discord**. Use your username, not your email.
- Connect your device to the internet.

</div>## Sign in

<div id="bkmrk-open-https%3A%2F%2Fblackbe" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">1. Open [https://blackbeardsvault.com](https://blackbeardsvault.com).
2. If a profile list appears, choose **Manual Login**. Enter your Discord-issued **Username** and **Password**.
3. Use **Remember me** only on your own device, then select **Sign In**.

</div>**Expected result:** your Emby home screen shows the libraries available to your account.

[![Emby server sign-in form with Username, Password and Sign In](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/image.png)](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/image.png)

Sign-in screen from the existing guide; appearance may vary by version.

## Next steps

Bookmark the site with **Ctrl+D** on Windows or **Command+D** on Mac. Follow [Home Screen Customization](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/home-screen-customization) to arrange your home page.

## Troubleshooting

**Already bought an app unlock in the past?** Emby honors those previous purchases. Sign in to the same Apple, Google, or Amazon store account that originally bought the unlock, using the matching app/platform. Use **Restore Purchase** if the app offers it. If the purchase is not recognized, contact Cruv. New app unlocks are no longer the route for access. **Never purchase Emby Premiere.**

**Need an unlock, or seeing “Premiere Device Limit Exceeded”?** Contact **@Captain Cruv** in **\#emby-support** for a **Jellyfin account**. **Do not buy an app unlock or Emby Premiere.** Once Cruv has provided your account, follow [Getting Started with Jellyfin](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/jellyfin-guides/page/getting-started-with-jellyfin).

<div id="bkmrk-cannot-reach-the-ser" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">- **Cannot reach the server:** copy `https://blackbeardsvault.com` exactly and try [the web client](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/web-client-sign-in).
- **Sign-in rejected:** check your username and password for extra spaces. Use the server login, not Emby Connect. Ask for account help if it still fails.
- **Playback or licensing error:** update the app, try another title, and report the exact message to support.

</div>Contact **@Captain Cruv** in **\#emby-support** on Discord. Include your device, app version, exact error, and when it happened. Never post your password.

## References

[Emby web client](https://support.emby.media/support/articles/Web-Client.html) · [Server accounts and Emby Connect](https://support.emby.media/support/articles/Emby-Connect.html)

<small>Technical guidance reviewed September 2026. Store availability and interface labels can change.</small>

# Home Screen Customization

Arrange your Emby web home screen so the items you use most are easy to find. These are personal display preferences.

## Before you start

Sign in at [https://blackbeardsvault.com](https://blackbeardsvault.com). This guide uses the web client; app versions can have different section controls.

## Customize the home screen

<div id="bkmrk-open-your-profile-me" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">1. Open your **profile menu** at the top right, then choose **App Settings**. Some versions show a gear icon.
2. Choose **Home Screen**.
3. Arrange the home sections in this order where those controls are available: **Continue Watching**, **Latest Media**, then **My Media**. Set unused sections to **None** if your version uses numbered section menus.
4. Enable **Hide fully played content from latest media** if you prefer to see only unwatched additions. Use **Library Order** to put your most-used libraries first.
5. Save if the screen provides a save button, then return to Home and check the result.

</div>**Expected result:** in-progress titles appear first, followed by new additions and your library shortcuts. Pick a different order if it suits you better.

[![Example home screen settings: Continue Watching, Latest Media, My Media, then None](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/OoVimage.png)](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/OoVimage.png)

Example from the existing guide. Newer Emby versions may use a different section editor; the suggested order is the same.

## Troubleshooting

If a label or option is missing, check the equivalent Home Screen controls in your current app. Available sections depend on the libraries your account can access. Refresh Home after changing settings; some preferences are specific to the client.

Contact **@Captain Cruv** in **\#emby-support** on Discord. Include your device, app version, exact error, and when it happened. Never post your password.

## References

[Emby Home Screen and Library Order](https://emby.media/community/topic/129635-how-to-rearrange-libraries/) · [Emby web client](https://support.emby.media/support/articles/Web-Client.html)

<small>Technical guidance reviewed September 2026. Store availability and interface labels can change.</small>

# iOS Apps

Set up Emby on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, with separate playback-access guidance.

# iOS App Sign-In and unlock

Set up Emby on an iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV.

## Before you start

<div id="bkmrk-have-the-username-an" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">- Have the **username and password supplied after signing up on Discord**. Use your username, not your email.
- Connect your device to the internet.

</div>## Install Emby

<div id="bkmrk-install-emby-for-iph" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">Install [Emby for iPhone and iPad](https://emby.media/emby-for-ios.html) from the App Store, or [Emby for Apple TV](https://emby.media/emby-for-appletv.html) from the tvOS App Store. Check compatibility on your device.</div>## Connect and sign in

<div id="bkmrk-open-emby.-if-it-off" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">1. Open Emby. If it offers **Emby Connect**, choose **Skip** or the option to connect manually. Menu wording varies by app version.
2. Choose **Add Server** if needed. In **Host** or the server-address field, enter `https://blackbeardsvault.com`. Keep `https://` and add no extra port or path.
3. If the app shows a separate **Port** field, leave it **blank**, then choose **Connect** or **Connect to Server**.
4. Choose **Manual Login** if offered. Enter the **Username** and **Password** supplied on Discord, then select **Sign In**.

</div>**Expected result:** the home screen shows your available libraries. Play a short part of a title to check the setup.

Emby Connect is optional and uses a separately linked Connect account. Your supplied server username and password belong on the server sign-in screen.

## Playback access

Apple TV has free full playback. iPhone/iPad playback can depend on server Premiere; if it is blocked, contact Cruv for Jellyfin.

**Already bought an app unlock in the past?** Emby honors those previous purchases. Sign in to the same Apple, Google, or Amazon store account that originally bought the unlock, using the matching app/platform. Use **Restore Purchase** if the app offers it. If the purchase is not recognized, contact Cruv. New app unlocks are no longer the route for access. **Never purchase Emby Premiere.**

**Need an unlock, or seeing “Premiere Device Limit Exceeded”?** Contact **@Captain Cruv** in **\#emby-support** for a **Jellyfin account**. **Do not buy an app unlock or Emby Premiere.** Once Cruv has provided your account, follow [Getting Started with Jellyfin](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/jellyfin-guides/page/getting-started-with-jellyfin).

## Troubleshooting

<div id="bkmrk-cannot-reach-the-ser" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">- **Cannot reach the server:** copy `https://blackbeardsvault.com` exactly and try [the web client](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/web-client-sign-in).
- **Sign-in rejected:** check your username and password for extra spaces. Use the server login, not Emby Connect. Ask for account help if it still fails.
- **Playback or licensing error:** update the app, try another title, and report the exact message to support.

</div>Contact **@Captain Cruv** in **\#emby-support** on Discord. Include your device, app version, exact error, and when it happened. Never post your password.

## References

[Emby playback and Premiere requirements](https://emby.media/support/articles/Premiere-Feature-Matrix.html) · [Emby Connect explained](https://support.emby.media/support/articles/Emby-Connect.html)

<small>Technical guidance reviewed September 2026. Store availability and interface labels can change.</small>

# Roku App

Install Emby on Roku and connect using the Blackbeard’s Vault Host and Port settings.

# Roku App Sign-In

Connect Emby on a Roku streaming player or Roku TV.

## Before you start

<div id="bkmrk-have-the-username-an" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">- Have the **username and password supplied after signing up on Discord**. Use your username, not your email.
- Connect your device to the internet.

</div>## Install and sign in

<div id="bkmrk-search-roku%E2%80%99s-stream" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">1. Search Roku’s **Streaming Store** for **Emby** and add it. The [official Roku page](https://emby.media/emby-for-roku.html) links to the correct app.
2. Open Emby and choose the manual server connection option if Emby Connect is offered.
3. Enter **Host**: `https://blackbeardsvault.com`.
4. Enter **Port**: `0`, then choose **Connect to Server**. On this Roku form, 0 prevents an extra port being appended to the HTTPS address.
5. Choose **Manual Login**. Enter your Discord-issued **Username** and **Password**, then sign in.

</div>**Expected result:** your Emby home screen appears. Roku full playback is free; no playback app unlock is required.

[![Roku Emby manual connection showing Host, Port and Connect to Server](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/rokuemby3.jpg)](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/rokuemby3.jpg)

Roku connection form from the existing guide. Use the Host and Port values written above.

**Already bought an app unlock in the past?** Emby honors those previous purchases. Sign in to the same Apple, Google, or Amazon store account that originally bought the unlock, using the matching app/platform. Use **Restore Purchase** if the app offers it. If the purchase is not recognized, contact Cruv. New app unlocks are no longer the route for access. **Never purchase Emby Premiere.**

**Need an unlock, or seeing “Premiere Device Limit Exceeded”?** Contact **@Captain Cruv** in **\#emby-support** for a **Jellyfin account**. **Do not buy an app unlock or Emby Premiere.** Once Cruv has provided your account, follow [Getting Started with Jellyfin](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/jellyfin-guides/page/getting-started-with-jellyfin).

## Troubleshooting

<div id="bkmrk-cannot-reach-the-ser" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">- **Cannot reach the server:** copy `https://blackbeardsvault.com` exactly and try [the web client](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/web-client-sign-in).
- **Sign-in rejected:** check your username and password for extra spaces. Use the server login, not Emby Connect. Ask for account help if it still fails.
- **Playback or licensing error:** update the app, try another title, and report the exact message to support.

</div>Contact **@Captain Cruv** in **\#emby-support** on Discord. Include your device, app version, exact error, and when it happened. Never post your password.

## References

[Emby playback requirements](https://emby.media/support/articles/Premiere-Feature-Matrix.html) · [Emby Roku developer guidance on Port 0](https://emby.media/community/topic/103809-roku-tv-emby-app-unable-to-connect-remotely/)

<small>Technical guidance reviewed September 2026. Store availability and interface labels can change.</small>

# Amazon Fire TV

Install Emby on compatible Fire TV devices and resolve sign-in or playback-access issues.

# Amazon Fire TV sign in and app unlock

Set up Emby on a compatible Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick.

## Before you start

<div id="bkmrk-have-the-username-an" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">- Have the **username and password supplied after signing up on Discord**. Use your username, not your email.
- Connect your device to the internet.

</div>## Install Emby

<div id="bkmrk-search-the-amazon-ap" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">Search the Amazon Appstore on your device for **Emby** and install it. Use [Emby’s Fire TV page](https://emby.media/emby-for-fire-tv.html) for the official listing. If it is unavailable, check the exact device model with support.</div>## Connect and sign in

<div id="bkmrk-open-emby.-if-it-off" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">1. Open Emby. If it offers **Emby Connect**, choose **Skip** or the option to connect manually. Menu wording varies by app version.
2. Choose **Add Server** if needed. In **Host** or the server-address field, enter `https://blackbeardsvault.com`. Keep `https://` and add no extra port or path.
3. If the app shows a separate **Port** field, leave it **blank**, then choose **Connect** or **Connect to Server**.
4. Choose **Manual Login** if offered. Enter the **Username** and **Password** supplied on Discord, then select **Sign In**.

</div>**Expected result:** the home screen shows your available libraries. Play a short part of a title to check the setup.

Emby Connect is optional and uses a separately linked Connect account. Your supplied server username and password belong on the server sign-in screen.

## Playback access

TV playback rules differ by platform. LG, Samsung, Roku, and Apple TV have free full playback in Emby’s current feature matrix. Android TV / Google TV and Fire TV have a server-wide free-device allowance; a license-limit message is not proof that a trial expired.

**Already bought an app unlock in the past?** Emby honors those previous purchases. Sign in to the same Apple, Google, or Amazon store account that originally bought the unlock, using the matching app/platform. Use **Restore Purchase** if the app offers it. If the purchase is not recognized, contact Cruv. New app unlocks are no longer the route for access. **Never purchase Emby Premiere.**

**Need an unlock, or seeing “Premiere Device Limit Exceeded”?** Contact **@Captain Cruv** in **\#emby-support** for a **Jellyfin account**. **Do not buy an app unlock or Emby Premiere.** Once Cruv has provided your account, follow [Getting Started with Jellyfin](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/jellyfin-guides/page/getting-started-with-jellyfin).

## Troubleshooting

<div id="bkmrk-cannot-reach-the-ser" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">- **Cannot reach the server:** copy `https://blackbeardsvault.com` exactly and try [the web client](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/web-client-sign-in).
- **Sign-in rejected:** check your username and password for extra spaces. Use the server login, not Emby Connect. Ask for account help if it still fails.
- **Playback or licensing error:** update the app, try another title, and report the exact message to support.

</div>Contact **@Captain Cruv** in **\#emby-support** on Discord. Include your device, app version, exact error, and when it happened. Never post your password.

## References

[Emby playback and Premiere requirements](https://emby.media/support/articles/Premiere-Feature-Matrix.html) · [Emby Connect explained](https://support.emby.media/support/articles/Emby-Connect.html)

<small>Technical guidance reviewed September 2026. Store availability and interface labels can change.</small>

# Android

Set up Emby on Android phones, tablets, Android TV, and Google TV.

# Android app sign in and unlock

Set up Emby on an Android phone, tablet, Android TV, or Google TV device.

## Before you start

<div id="bkmrk-have-the-username-an" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">- Have the **username and password supplied after signing up on Discord**. Use your username, not your email.
- Connect your device to the internet.

</div>## Install Emby

<div id="bkmrk-install-emby-through" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">Install Emby through the [official Android download page](https://emby.media/emby-for-android.html). For a television, choose the TV-compatible client listed by [Emby for Android TV](https://emby.media/emby-for-android-tv.html); NVIDIA Shield and Google TV belong to this group.</div>## Connect and sign in

<div id="bkmrk-open-emby.-if-it-off" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">1. Open Emby. If it offers **Emby Connect**, choose **Skip** or the option to connect manually. Menu wording varies by app version.
2. Choose **Add Server** if needed. In **Host** or the server-address field, enter `https://blackbeardsvault.com`. Keep `https://` and add no extra port or path.
3. If the app shows a separate **Port** field, leave it **blank**, then choose **Connect** or **Connect to Server**.
4. Choose **Manual Login** if offered. Enter the **Username** and **Password** supplied on Discord, then select **Sign In**.

</div>**Expected result:** the home screen shows your available libraries. Play a short part of a title to check the setup.

Emby Connect is optional and uses a separately linked Connect account. Your supplied server username and password belong on the server sign-in screen.

## Playback access

Playback access can depend on your app and the server’s Premiere device allowance. If the app blocks playback or asks for payment, use the Jellyfin route below.

TV playback rules differ by platform. LG, Samsung, Roku, and Apple TV have free full playback in Emby’s current feature matrix. Android TV / Google TV and Fire TV have a server-wide free-device allowance; a license-limit message is not proof that a trial expired.

**Already bought an app unlock in the past?** Emby honors those previous purchases. Sign in to the same Apple, Google, or Amazon store account that originally bought the unlock, using the matching app/platform. Use **Restore Purchase** if the app offers it. If the purchase is not recognized, contact Cruv. New app unlocks are no longer the route for access. **Never purchase Emby Premiere.**

**Need an unlock, or seeing “Premiere Device Limit Exceeded”?** Contact **@Captain Cruv** in **\#emby-support** for a **Jellyfin account**. **Do not buy an app unlock or Emby Premiere.** Once Cruv has provided your account, follow [Getting Started with Jellyfin](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/jellyfin-guides/page/getting-started-with-jellyfin).

## Troubleshooting

<div id="bkmrk-cannot-reach-the-ser" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">- **Cannot reach the server:** copy `https://blackbeardsvault.com` exactly and try [the web client](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/web-client-sign-in).
- **Sign-in rejected:** check your username and password for extra spaces. Use the server login, not Emby Connect. Ask for account help if it still fails.
- **Playback or licensing error:** update the app, try another title, and report the exact message to support.

</div>Contact **@Captain Cruv** in **\#emby-support** on Discord. Include your device, app version, exact error, and when it happened. Never post your password.

## References

[Emby playback and Premiere requirements](https://emby.media/support/articles/Premiere-Feature-Matrix.html) · [Emby Connect explained](https://support.emby.media/support/articles/Emby-Connect.html)

<small>Technical guidance reviewed September 2026. Store availability and interface labels can change.</small>

# Smart TV Apps

Set up Emby on LG webOS, Samsung Tizen, Android TV, and Google TV. Includes sign-in steps and help with playback access.

# Smart TV App sign in and app unlock

Connect an LG, Samsung, Android TV, or Google TV television to Blackbeard’s Vault.

## Before you start

<div id="bkmrk-have-the-username-an" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">- Have the **username and password supplied after signing up on Discord**. Use your username, not your email.
- Connect your device to the internet.

</div>## Install Emby

<div id="bkmrk-tv-system-install-th" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;"><table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;"><thead><tr><th style="padding: 10px; text-align: left;">TV system</th><th style="padding: 10px; text-align: left;">Install the app</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 10px; vertical-align: top;">LG webOS</td><td style="padding: 10px; vertical-align: top;">[Emby for LG](https://emby.media/emby-for-lg-smart-tv.html) through the TV’s app store.</td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 10px; vertical-align: top;">Samsung Tizen</td><td style="padding: 10px; vertical-align: top;">[Emby for Samsung](https://emby.media/emby-for-samsung-smart-tv.html) through Samsung Apps where available.</td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 10px; vertical-align: top;">Android TV / Google TV</td><td style="padding: 10px; vertical-align: top;">[Emby for Android TV](https://emby.media/emby-for-android-tv.html) through Google Play.</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>Availability depends on TV model and region. For a Roku TV, follow [Roku App Sign-In](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/roku-app-sign-in); for Fire TV, use [the Fire TV guide](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/amazon-fire-tv-sign-in-and-app-unlock).

## Connect and sign in

<div id="bkmrk-open-emby.-if-it-off" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">1. Open Emby. If it offers **Emby Connect**, choose **Skip** or the option to connect manually. Menu wording varies by app version.
2. Choose **Add Server** if needed. In **Host** or the server-address field, enter `https://blackbeardsvault.com`. Keep `https://` and add no extra port or path.
3. If the app shows a separate **Port** field, leave it **blank**, then choose **Connect** or **Connect to Server**.
4. Choose **Manual Login** if offered. Enter the **Username** and **Password** supplied on Discord, then select **Sign In**.

</div>**Expected result:** the home screen shows your available libraries. Play a short part of a title to check the setup.

Emby Connect is optional and uses a separately linked Connect account. Your supplied server username and password belong on the server sign-in screen.

## Playback access

TV playback rules differ by platform. LG, Samsung, Roku, and Apple TV have free full playback in Emby’s current feature matrix. Android TV / Google TV and Fire TV have a server-wide free-device allowance; a license-limit message is not proof that a trial expired.

**Already bought an app unlock in the past?** Emby honors those previous purchases. Sign in to the same Apple, Google, or Amazon store account that originally bought the unlock, using the matching app/platform. Use **Restore Purchase** if the app offers it. If the purchase is not recognized, contact Cruv. New app unlocks are no longer the route for access. **Never purchase Emby Premiere.**

**Need an unlock, or seeing “Premiere Device Limit Exceeded”?** Contact **@Captain Cruv** in **\#emby-support** for a **Jellyfin account**. **Do not buy an app unlock or Emby Premiere.** Once Cruv has provided your account, follow [Getting Started with Jellyfin](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/jellyfin-guides/page/getting-started-with-jellyfin).

## Troubleshooting

<div id="bkmrk-cannot-reach-the-ser" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">- **Cannot reach the server:** copy `https://blackbeardsvault.com` exactly and try [the web client](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/web-client-sign-in).
- **Sign-in rejected:** check your username and password for extra spaces. Use the server login, not Emby Connect. Ask for account help if it still fails.
- **Playback or licensing error:** update the app, try another title, and report the exact message to support.

</div>Contact **@Captain Cruv** in **\#emby-support** on Discord. Include your device, app version, exact error, and when it happened. Never post your password.

## References

[Emby playback and Premiere requirements](https://emby.media/support/articles/Premiere-Feature-Matrix.html) · [Emby Connect explained](https://support.emby.media/support/articles/Emby-Connect.html)

<small>Technical guidance reviewed September 2026. Store availability and interface labels can change.</small>

# Xbox and Playstation Apps

Check Emby support for Xbox and PlayStation, then choose an available playback option.

# Watching Emby from a console

Choose a supported way to watch Emby on an Xbox or PlayStation console. Availability and playback access depend on the console.

## Before you start

<div id="bkmrk-have-the-username-an" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">- Have the **username and password supplied after signing up on Discord**. Use your username, not your email.
- Connect your device to the internet.

</div>## Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S

<div id="bkmrk-install-emby-from-th" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">1. Install Emby from the Microsoft Store using [Emby’s Xbox page](https://emby.media/emby-for-xbox.html) to identify the official app.
2. Open the app and connect manually to `https://blackbeardsvault.com`. Use your Discord-issued server username and password.
3. Try a title. Native Xbox playback requires server Premiere; if access is blocked, contact Cruv for Jellyfin instead of purchasing anything.

</div>## PlayStation

**PS4:** Emby documents a browser client, not a native PlayStation app. Open the PS4 **Internet Browser** at [https://tv.emby.media](https://tv.emby.media), connect to `https://blackbeardsvault.com`, and use your server credentials. Emby lists Premiere as required for this TV interface.

**PS5:** do not follow the PS4 browser instructions; PS5 has no dedicated web-browser app. Use a supported TV app, streaming device, phone, or computer instead.

## If playback is blocked

**Already bought an app unlock in the past?** Emby honors those previous purchases. Sign in to the same Apple, Google, or Amazon store account that originally bought the unlock, using the matching app/platform. Use **Restore Purchase** if the app offers it. If the purchase is not recognized, contact Cruv. New app unlocks are no longer the route for access. **Never purchase Emby Premiere.**

**Need an unlock, or seeing “Premiere Device Limit Exceeded”?** Contact **@Captain Cruv** in **\#emby-support** for a **Jellyfin account**. **Do not buy an app unlock or Emby Premiere.** Once Cruv has provided your account, follow [Getting Started with Jellyfin](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/jellyfin-guides/page/getting-started-with-jellyfin).

A Jellyfin account also needs a compatible client. See [Jellyfin apps by platform](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/jellyfin-guides/page/app-suggestions-by-platform-jellyfin) before choosing a device.

## Troubleshooting

<div id="bkmrk-cannot-reach-the-ser" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;">- **Cannot reach the server:** copy `https://blackbeardsvault.com` exactly and try [the web client](https://guides.blackbeardsvault.com/books/emby-app-setup-guides/page/web-client-sign-in).
- **Sign-in rejected:** check your username and password for extra spaces. Use the server login, not Emby Connect. Ask for account help if it still fails.
- **Playback or licensing error:** update the app, try another title, and report the exact message to support.

</div>Contact **@Captain Cruv** in **\#emby-support** on Discord. Include your device, app version, exact error, and when it happened. Never post your password.

## References

[Emby for Xbox](https://emby.media/emby-for-xbox.html) · [Emby for PS4](https://emby.media/emby-ps4.html) · [Sony PS5 FAQ](https://blog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faq/)

<small>Technical guidance reviewed September 2026. Store availability and interface labels can change.</small>