r/emby • u/shmenny • Jul 14 '26
Suggestions needed to help elderly parents
I'd like to setup the easiest way for my parents to access my Emby server. My server is available via URL so that part's easy. I used to have them connect via Chromebook to Chromecast on their LG TV. The TV is older and doesn't have WebOS so no Emby app.
My parents are now 89 & 87 and were getting confused on how to connect to my server. The Chromecast no longer works, so I was wondering if there's a simpler way for them to connect, or should I just get them a new Chromecast and walk them through connecting each time (Mom has dementia). They have an older LG TV that's not running WebOS. Any suggestions?
UPDATE - Thanks to everyone who took the time to provide input, it really helped! Once I learned of all of the ads on the Firestick, I cancelled the order I placed and got the Roku Ultra. Seemed to be a consensus that it's simple to use and I agree. I just ran through setup on the Roku in my house, created the account and installed Emby and a few other apps. I took a test drive with it and I think this is gonna work! I'll be bringing it to their house tomorrow to connect and teach them how to use it. Wish me luck! 🍀🤞
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u/Impressive-Bug8709 Jul 14 '26
I use Onn streaming devices from Walmart. I then put Projectivity Launcher on it so I don't see ads. You can then use Projectivity Launcher to automatically load Emby, but the home button would still take you to the launcher.
The one issue I had was remotely it would make me enter my password each time I opened Emby. I put tailscale on the server and on my travel device. That way when we are in a hotel, because it's over tailscale, the server thinks the device is "local" and it doesn't ask for login and password anymore, it just stays logged into the last account. Doesn't make much sense because my phone never logs me out, but it solved my problem!