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[New App Shortcut]: Emby #18

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michaelhenningersrb opened this issue Nov 21, 2022 · 28 comments
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[New App Shortcut]: Emby #18

michaelhenningersrb opened this issue Nov 21, 2022 · 28 comments
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enhancement New feature or request New App Shortcut Request for a new Firemote app shortcut
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Emby

Can this app be freely downloaded through official means?

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@michaelhenningersrb michaelhenningersrb added enhancement New feature or request New App Shortcut Request for a new Firemote app shortcut labels Nov 21, 2022
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New App Shortuts - Pre Release
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New App shortcuts pre-release for community testing
 - CyberGhost #19
 - Emby #18
 - Zattoo #14
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PRProd commented Nov 22, 2022

Pre-release v1.8.8 is now available for testing. Please download the new version and let me know if the emby app shortcut is working as expected. Thanks.

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@PRProd Works ;) Thanks a lot

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3rd Gen Cube Support Added
941a18b 
- Added support for the Amazon Cube 3rd Gen
 - Added app shortcut for ShopHQ app
 - Added official app shortcut for CyberGhost VPN app #19 @jamhotld
 - Added official app shortcut for Emby app #18 @michaelhenningersrb
 - Added official (unconfirmed) shortcut for Zattoo app #14 @Icecoke7
 - Code Cleanup: alphabetically sorted apps in JSON object and CSS block
 - Updated README.md
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PRProd commented Nov 23, 2022

Thanks!

This is now available in the Firemote official release v1.9.0

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Hi,
I've just tested this card with my Android TV Remote (basic remote control.
So far, it is working pretty much perfect...

I've added the following Apps:

--> jellyfin (working)
--> prime video (working)
--> netflix (working)
--> youtube (working)
--> emby (not working)

unfortunately, the Shortcut for Emby seems not working...
The remote is from Nokia (Streaming Box 8000) - but as far as I could see, all controls are working so far... so the only difference seems to be calling the EMBY App...

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PRProd commented Mar 27, 2023

@ChristophCaina - Let's diagnose the problem! Could you open the emby app on your Nokia Streaming Box 8000, follow the steps listed here, and post your results?

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Hi :)
thanks for the quick response ... :)

I'm still learning all the stuff related to ADB... since I've just started with this whole thing yesterday... :D

Hope, that this is correct?

adb_response: >-
  mSurface=Surface(name=tv.emby.embyatv/tv.emby.embyatv.browsing.MainActivity)/@0x25aede
        mSurface=Surface(name=com.android.systemui.ImageWallpaper)/@0x242014e

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PRProd commented Mar 27, 2023

Hmmm... puzzling. I'm not quite sure why it's not working based off of what you sent me. Could you try that process again, but this time send me all of the data in the Attributes field? (not just the adb_response)

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sure :)
Here it is:

source_list:
  - Android TV Launcher
  - Spotify
  - Google Cast
  - Magenta TV
  - Emby
  - Jellyfin
  - Play Store
volume_level: 0.13333333333333333
is_volume_muted: false
adb_response: >-
  mSurface=Surface(name=tv.emby.embyatv/tv.emby.embyatv.browsing.MainActivity)/@0x9e7b81c
        mSurface=Surface(name=com.android.systemui.ImageWallpaper)/@0x242014e
hdmi_input: null
device_class: tv
entity_picture: >-
  /api/media_player_proxy/media_player.android_tv_192_168_52_73?token=a1a1dac6014c8cb9c0b5bf54651689dddfd1396ddd6d2843bad3b9d9d7e357f3&cache=1679945229.963202
friendly_name: Android TV
supported_features: 23997

compared with another app which is working (Jellyfin)

source_list:
  - Android TV Launcher
  - Spotify
  - Google Cast
  - Magenta TV
  - Emby
  - Jellyfin
  - Play Store
volume_level: 0.13333333333333333
is_volume_muted: false
adb_response: >-
  mSurface=Surface(name=org.jellyfin.androidtv/org.jellyfin.androidtv.ui.startup.StartupActivity)/@0x19f0db3
        mSurface=Surface(name=com.android.systemui.ImageWallpaper)/@0x242014e
hdmi_input: null
device_class: tv
entity_picture: >-
  /api/media_player_proxy/media_player.android_tv_192_168_52_73?token=a1a1dac6014c8cb9c0b5bf54651689dddfd1396ddd6d2843bad3b9d9d7e357f3&cache=1679945319.967976
friendly_name: Android TV
supported_features: 23997

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PRProd commented Mar 27, 2023

Wow! That's certainly different! For some reason, there are missing entries in that dump that all other devices I've encountered seem to have, specifically app_id, source, and the 2nd half of the ADB response:

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I might have a solution to that problem, but I'll need some time to work on it. I'll let you know when I have something available for you to test if you are willing to help. I don't yet own a Nokia Streaming Box 8000 to test with.

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what I don't understand in that case:
Why are the other buttons working then?

I know, there are other issues with this device, since the media player / android tv integration is also not working as expected...
In case that it help: The device is based on Android10 ...

I'm looking forward to support and test on that device :)
Beta is already enabled ;)

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PRProd commented Mar 27, 2023

Other things aren't working with the integration? Hmmm... I wonder if your Android device needs to be removed and re-added into Home Assistant. Do you remember what you chose when you first added it? auto or androidtv - I wonder if you'll have different results if you try one, then remove it, and then try the other.
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ChristophCaina commented Mar 27, 2023 •
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good point :)
I think, I've used "auto"...

I'll try to remove it and add it again.

EDIT:
SO, I installed the integration again (but without restarting HA after uninstalling the app)...
Now, It seems that on hitting "Play" on the Media-Player, its starting to stream spotify - which I've played earlier... But the mediaplayer still cannot switch between the sources and / or display the state (playing / pause, etc.)

It seems, that there is some incompatibility with the Android 10 based devices and this integration.
Therefore, the remote-control was my approach to "workaround" this, since I can controll most of the device functions with it...

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btw:
here's the EMBY application logo :)
I think, it would still look better with that icon ;)

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https://www.pngegg.com/en/png-semtj

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PRProd commented Mar 27, 2023

Unfortunately, that's a .png file and I actually need a .svg, of the smallest possible file size. I looked for a little while yesterday, but gave up and moved on since I had others to find. Feel free to post one if you find it! (as long as it has a small file size!)

I had a very similar conversation with @jrspowers today already.

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something like this?
https://www.svgrepo.com/svg/330370/emby

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PRProd commented Mar 27, 2023

Yes, but with the word emby next to it

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ah okey ... can you please have a look if this would be ok?
It might not be 100% accurate....

OmLzxEm_adobe_express

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PRProd commented Mar 27, 2023 •
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THANKS!! That'll work! I got the 14.3kB file down to 2.9kB too!

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Xiaomi Mi Box Beta 2
93ccb57 
Xiaomi Mi Box Beta 2

Changes:
 - Added additional SVG logos
 - Test fix for emby launch command (needs testing #18 @ChristophCaina)
 - Added Telenet TV shortcut (needs testing #56 @jrspowers)
 - Added Magenta TV shortcut (needs testing #58 @ChristophCaina)
 - Fixed a few SVG namespace collisions
- Enabled app launch access for TVNZ+ and Three Now on all devices (#55
@moh-Brent - needs testing)

Not finished yet:
 - warning dialog/confirmation before executing a restart function
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PRProd commented Mar 28, 2023

@ChristophCaina Version 2.1.0-beta2 is ready for you to download and test! It has the shiny new logo on it too!

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thanks :)
Button looks great - unfortunately, it seems that it still doesn't start the emby app... :-(

I will do some more tests tomorrow... here it is already 3:00 am - so I should go to bed :D

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PRProd commented Mar 28, 2023

Thanks for staying up so late with me yesterday! Let's try a slightly different approach today. Please run the following command in the Developer Tools console, and let me know if this command will launch emby properly:

adb shell am start -a android.intent.category.LEANBACK_LAUNCHER -d -n tv.emby.embyatv/.startup.StartupActivity

Developer Tools -> Services -> Android TV: ADB command
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that was satisfying :)
worked well with the command

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PRProd commented Mar 28, 2023

YAY!!! That change will be in the next release, either the Beta or the Official. I'll let you know when it's ready to test. THANKS!

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hm... not sure if this needs to be implemented for the existing devices (I don't know, if it is failing with shield or so)
Maybe... release it as an beta with an alternate device - just to be sure not breaking something for working shield devices?

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PRProd commented Mar 28, 2023

I have a high confidence that this will work properly on all other devices. In fact, adb launch commands like this one will typically generate a MUCH faster response from your device, so this will be an improvement for emby app launch users.

I always try to use a command like this to launch applications, but my first attempt at it for emby resulted in a permissions error. I defaulted back to one that I know "always works", and everything was OK... until it met your Nokia device. 😄

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Xiaomi Mi Box Beta 3
a04068a 
Changes:
- Default event changed for Mi Box S from event3 to event2.  This could
have been the cause of the report from @moh-Brent in #55 that the
"apps-button" was not doing anything
- On the topic of the apps button not working, I replaced the Xiaomi
command tied to that button with an adb start command which does not
require a proper "event" number to be selected, and is faster than a
"Strong" config.  Hopefully I've double solved this issue.
- Adjusted the launch command for the emby app as reported by
@ChristophCaina in #18 to be problematic.  This change should make it
more stable and even faster for everyone who uses it.
- Adjusted the launch command for Magenta TV as reported by
@ChristophCaina in #58.  This needs testing/confirmation.
- Added a confirmation dialog before executing a function: restart
button press command as noted by @moh-Brent in #55 (good call Kiwi)

Not finished yet:
 - nothing!  (let me know if I missed something)
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PRProd commented Mar 28, 2023

v2.1.0-beta3 is ready for you to download and confirm that it's working now. Please let me know.

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ChristophCaina commented Mar 28, 2023 •
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thanks for the effort.
I am not sure - but at the moment, it still seems not working as expected :-(

I've updated to beta3 - removed the card and re-added it to the dashboard, but the emby button still does not work :-(
I will try to remove the card completely and reinstall it again - it might still be an issue with my "not yet" supported hardware...?

EDIT / UPDATE:
After removing the Card and adding it again, I can confirm that the EMBY button seems to work.
Device: Shield PRO 2019 - on a Nokia Streaming box :)
Thanks for the effort 👍

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PRProd commented Mar 28, 2023

SWEET!!!!!

Home Assistant has a very very sticky cache, so sometimes when you've done everything you can think of to try to clear it, TWICE, it still wants to use the cache that shouldn't even exist anymore. I have a rhythm of keystrokes that I just do now without thinking about them since development takes a lot of writing / testing / rewriting / retesting... without my cache purge routines, I wouldn't get anywhere with a cache that doesn't want to forget my mistakes. Sometimes destruction (like deleting your card and adding it again) can do the trick. Glad it worked for you in this case!

I'm going to re-close this issue now since we're confident that it works. Thanks for your help!

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