Emby

Emby provides a self‑hosted media server that aggregates personal movies, TV shows, music, and photos and streams them to a wide range of devices. The server automatically transcodes media on‑the‑fly, allowing playback on smartphones, tablets, computers, smart TVs, and other clients without manual conversion. It supports both DLNA and DIAL (Chromecast) protocols out of the box, enabling seamless discovery and streaming to compatible receivers on the local network.

The platform includes companion apps for Android, iOS, Apple TV, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, LG and Samsung Smart TVs, as well as desktop browsers and operating systems such as Windows, macOS, and Linux. Users can access their library remotely through Emby Connect, which removes the need to manage IP addresses, and can enable parental controls, DVR for live TV, and notifications about server activity.

Emby is offered under a proprietary license with a free tier that does not require a subscription, and it is positioned as a stable solution for individuals who want to host and organize their own media collection while maintaining control over access and playback across diverse hardware.