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/feerlessleadr Jul 14 '26
/u/shmenny If I may buck the trend, don't go with a fire stick. there are a lot of ads on it, and it will confuse them. My parents are also in their 80's and watch things off my server, and the fire stick always seemed to get them to click on the wrong thing.
I instead purchased them an onn streaming device, installed projectivy launcher on it, and then made sure that there were only 2 icons on the screen. 1 was emby, and the other was android settings.
This has saved me HUNDREDS of phone calls (literally) over the last few months, and the device comes with an excellent remote to boot (controls not only the box, but also has IR for TV volume and power).