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Emby for Android

Video Players & Editors • Emby Media • ⭐ 3.60 • 1,000,000+
Version 3.5.28 41.7 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 11 permissions requested View details

This app requests 11 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
✅ Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
⚠️ Sensitive Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to read files from shared device storage. Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps. Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
ℹ️ Review Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running. Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks. Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review Read Sync Stats android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Write Sync Settings android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Authenticate Accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Media Content Control android.permission.MEDIA_CONTENT_CONTROL This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage. Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content. Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
✅ Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Emby for Android

Bringing all of your personal media together into one place is easy with Emby! Emby unites your personal videos, music, and photos and streams them to your devices. Get the free Emby Server at https://emby.media (required as part of your Emby install). • Emby automatically converts your media on-the-fly to play on any device. • Emby organizes your media into an elegant display with artwork, rich metadata and related content. • Easily share your media with friends and family. • Rich parental control and management features allow you to easily control access for your entire family. • Watch Live TV and manage your DVR (with supported TV Tuner) This app is free to browse your media collection and cast to other devices. Playback requires either a one-time in-app purchase, or an active Emby Premiere subscription. Other premium features such as downloading require an Emby Premiere subscription.

What Emby for Android Is Used For

Emby for Android appears to be a media playback and library companion app for people who keep personal videos, music, and photos on an Emby Server. Based on the metadata, it is used to browse a media collection on a phone, stream content to the device, and cast it to other supported screens. The app also seems aimed at organizing a library with artwork and metadata rather than just playing raw files.

Common uses include watching personal video libraries, listening to music, viewing photo collections, and sharing access with family members. The metadata also mentions live TV and DVR management with supported hardware, so it may be useful for users who want one app to handle both stored media and television features. Permissions such as network access, storage access, and media control fit a setup where the app needs to connect to a server, read local media, and manage playback. Some features, including playback and downloads, appear tied to an in-app purchase or Emby Premiere subscription.

Common uses

  • Browse a personal media library from an Emby Server
  • Stream videos, music, and photos to an Android phone
  • Cast media to other supported devices
  • View library artwork, metadata, and related content
  • Manage family access and parental controls
  • Watch live TV and control DVR features with supported hardware
  • Use downloads and playback features with a purchase or subscription
Best for:
personal media libraries phone app streaming app media playback family sharing
Related tags
android phone app cast media app dvr management emby for android family media sharing home media server live tv app media library player media organizer music streaming app personal media app photo viewer app video player app

App Details

Package:
com.mb.android
Developer:
Emby Media
Version:
3.5.28
Updated:
Jan 25, 2026
Min Android:
5.0
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.mb.android
  • Age rating: Everyone

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How to Download Emby for Android

If this app is not hosted directly on APKApps official link, then for the safest and most up-to-date version, install it from its official Google Play listing.