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- #DIRECT PLAY VS DIRECT STREAM MOVIE#
- #DIRECT PLAY VS DIRECT STREAM WINDOWS 10#
- #DIRECT PLAY VS DIRECT STREAM ANDROID#
- #DIRECT PLAY VS DIRECT STREAM SERIES#
- #DIRECT PLAY VS DIRECT STREAM TV#
If multiple people start watching it could become an issue. In this through Emby Server scenario, that would mean 150Mbps for one movie.
#DIRECT PLAY VS DIRECT STREAM MOVIE#
A 4k UHD movie can be up to 75Mbps for a stream. Not a huge deal per say, but 4k bit rates and local playback could become more of an issue as more people move to 4k content. In effect that Emby server is now seeing 70Mbps throughput. The reason being:ĭirect Play from a storage server that does not have Emby running means a 35Mbps movie, will use 35Mbps.ĭirect Play that goes through an Emby server means the Emby interface sees 35Mbps coming in, and 35Mbps going out. While going through the Emby server may not be a huge issue, when dealing with multiple storage servers you could run into a bandwidth issue on the Emby server before ever seeing an issue on the storage servers. So from the Dashboard there is no way to tell in that scenario if the media comes from storage server through emby server to client, or storage server straight to client. Meaning, many of us have our storage server separate from Emby. FRom the Dashboard there is no way to tell if it is direct play from the storage server, or direct play from the Emby server.
#DIRECT PLAY VS DIRECT STREAM ANDROID#
Most Emby clients cannot direct play from the file share, except for Kodi, and Android if you use a third party player. If I play something back on a device that does not support the audio and a container swap is done, then it is direct stream. If my shield plays back a movie and the emby server is local it will direct play. Plex is telling a white lie.Īctually Direct Play simply means the file is being played back with no container swap. This is the major difference in terminology. If ffmpeg is invoked its still a transcode, even if just the container has changed. Plex calls this "direct stream" while emby honestly still calls this "transcoding". What we call "remux" though, plex is calling direct streaming. Plex has to wrap all requests through an http request same way emby does. This makes it on-par with what plex does. So in an effort to make it easier for users to understand, "direct play" is used on the dashboard when emby is playing the unmodified file. You lose your emby stuff, the resume ability, watched status, other emby things. The client gets direct access to the files network path on its own, think kodi. When using pure "direct play" emby server is not involved. Thats all thats really important, the fact is has "direct" shown, the rest is irrelevant. If you mean the server dashboard, and it says direct, you are getting the unmodified file. One more piece of info concerning streaming over my cellular 4g connection, my internet connection is 75G up and 15G down.
#DIRECT PLAY VS DIRECT STREAM WINDOWS 10#
Had to use my Emby server running on my $100 Tronsmart Windows 10 microPC, because I have not set up my Linux box to use the 4g yet.Īnyway, using the Emby app on my cell phone connected to my cellular 4g connection, my live stream (720P) again plays very well, and it is using (Direct Playing). Ran another test, this time using my cell phone connected via 4g cell data. It is playing using "Direct Playing", but is playing very well with no buffering.
#DIRECT PLAY VS DIRECT STREAM TV#
Switched over to running the same live TV channel (720P) running the Emby app on my 2016 Samsung TV. I would think the opposite would apply, but guess not. I am using my $40 Linux box for my Emby server, and everything is connected via gigabit Ethernet and Ethernet switches, except my cell phone that is connect to the 2.4GHZ network. However, playing the same live TV on my Mi Box, it uses "Direct Streaming", and it buffers all the time. Found that running the Live TV on my inexpensive Android cell phone ( Qualcomm MSM8975AC Snapdragon 801) uses the "Direct Playing" and it is working perfectly. HBO MAX is used under license.This is a very interesting conversation, got me to looking. Minimum 3G connection is required for viewing on mobile devices. territories where a high-speed broadband connection is available. May not be stackable with other offers, credits or discounts. Limits: Access to one HBO Max account per AT&T account holder. Upon cancellation of your video service you may lose access to HBO Max. Use of HBO Max is subject to its own terms and conditions, see /terms-of-use for details. Restrictions apply.ģ HBO Max: Access HBO Max through HBO Max app or with your AT&T login credentials.
#DIRECT PLAY VS DIRECT STREAM SERIES#
In a series recording, max 30 episodes stored (oldest deleted first which may be in less than 90 days). Whole home Wi-Fi connectivity may require AT&T Smart Wi-Fi Extender(s) sold separately.Ģ Data connection req’d. Standard with Internet plans (12M or higher). 1 AT&T Smart Wi-Fi requires installation of a BGW210, 5268AC, or NVG599 Wi-Fi Gateway.