Which Android TV devices are supported?

Any device running Android TV 8.0 (Oreo) or later, including NVIDIA Shield, Chromecast with Google TV, Sony Bravia, Xiaomi Mi Box, Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, and more.

What is the difference between JellyWatch and JellyWatch for Android TV?

JellyWatch (mobile) is a monitoring and management app for your Jellyfin server. JellyWatch for Android TV is a dedicated Jellyfin player designed for the big screen with a full media player, D-Pad navigation, Home Screen Channels, and TV-optimized UI. They complement each other and share the same Watch Pass subscription.

Does it support subtitles and multiple audio tracks?

Yes. You can switch audio tracks and subtitles during playback. The app supports server-side renegotiation for transcode mode and local switching for Direct Play. Styled subtitle burn-in is also available.

Can I request movies and shows from my TV?

Yes. With an active Watch Pass subscription, the integrated Seerr/Jellyseerr client lets you search, discover trending content, and request movies or TV shows directly from your TV.

What are Home Screen Channels?

Home Screen Channels display your Continue Watching and Recently Added content directly on the Android TV launcher home screen, so you can resume playback with a single click without even opening the app.

Jellyfin Player for Android TV

Your Jellyfin Player for the Big Screen

Name: JellyWatch
Author: JellyWatch

A dedicated Jellyfin player for Android TV. Direct Play, quality selection, Home Screen Channels, and a beautiful TV-first interface built with Jetpack Compose.

Direct Play with adaptive quality
Home Screen Channels on your launcher
Up Next auto-play and Live TV

Get it on Google Play Mobile App

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A Jellyfin player built for the living room

Every feature designed for D-Pad navigation and the big screen experience.

Direct Play and Transcoding

The Jellyfin player plays media directly when your device supports the codec. Falls back to HLS transcoding automatically with configurable quality and bitrate selection.

Home Screen Channels

Continue Watching and Recently Added appear directly on your Android TV launcher home screen. Resume playback in one click without opening the app.

Up Next Auto-Play

When an episode ends, the next one appears with a 15-second countdown. Binge-watch entire seasons without lifting the remote.

Audio and Subtitle Switching

Switch audio tracks and subtitles on the fly during playback. Server-side renegotiation for transcode mode, instant switching for Direct Play.

Live TV and DVR

Watch live TV channels from your Jellyfin server. Browse the guide, switch channels, and record programs directly from your TV.

Seerr Integration

Search and request movies or TV shows directly from the TV. Browse trending content, discover by genre, and track request status.

A Jellyfin media player optimized for TV

BUFFERING

LAN-Optimized

Buffers up to 2 minutes ahead with 2.5s start latency. Designed for local network streaming at full bitrate.

QUALITY

Adaptive Bitrate

Choose from Original, 1080p, 720p, 480p or let the app decide. Switch quality mid-stream without interruption.

FALLBACK

Smart Recovery

If a codec fails, the player tries an alternative audio track first, then falls back to server transcoding automatically.

CODECS

Wide Format Support

H.264, H.265/HEVC, VP9, AAC, Dolby Digital, DTS, FLAC, and more. Whatever your library has, the Jellyfin player handles it.

Streaming in 3 steps

From install to playback in under 3 minutes

Install from Google Play

Search "JellyWatch for Android TV" on your TV or use the direct link. Works on Shield, Chromecast, Fire TV, Sony, Xiaomi, and more.

Connect your Jellyfin server

Enter your server URL and sign in. QuickConnect supported: just type the code shown on your phone.

Watch

Browse libraries, pick a title, hit play. Direct Play when possible, transcoding when needed. Zero config required.

Works on every TV device

Compatible with all Android TV and Google TV devices running Android 8.0+

NVIDIA Shield

Chromecast with Google TV

Amazon Fire TV

Xiaomi Mi Box

Sony Bravia

Mecool and Others

Requirements: Android TV 8.0+ · Jellyfin Server 10.8+ · Local or remote network

Does this Jellyfin player support Direct Play?

Yes. The player attempts Direct Play first using ExoPlayer with hardware decoding. If the device cannot handle the codec (for example TrueHD audio on a budget stick), it automatically falls back to HLS transcoding via your Jellyfin server.

How does this relate to JellyWatch mobile?

JellyWatch mobile is a monitoring and management app for your Jellyfin server: real-time sessions, analytics, user admin, and Radarr/Sonarr integration. JellyWatch for Android TV is a dedicated Jellyfin player for the big screen: full-screen playback, Home Screen Channels, D-Pad navigation, and Up Next. They complement each other and share the same Watch Pass subscription.

Which devices are compatible?

Any Android TV or Google TV device running Android 8.0+. This includes NVIDIA Shield, Chromecast with Google TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, Sony Bravia, Xiaomi Mi Box, Mecool boxes, and more.

Do I need a Watch Pass?

The core streaming experience is free. Watch Pass unlocks premium features like Seerr integration (media requests), advanced admin dashboard, and shared stats. One Watch Pass works across both the mobile app and the TV app.

Can I switch audio tracks and subtitles?

Yes. During playback you can switch between all available audio tracks and subtitles. In Direct Play mode, switching is instant. In transcode mode, the app renegotiates the stream with the server seamlessly.

Available on Google Play

Ready to stream?

Download the JellyWatch Jellyfin player for Android TV and start watching your library on the big screen.

Get it on Google Play

Android TVDedicated Jellyfin Player