Tips, updates, and guides from the JellyWatch team.
A complete A/V comparison of 10 streaming devices for Jellyfin in 2026. From the $20 Onn 4K Box to the Nvidia Shield Pro and Mini PC - discover which device truly handles local 4K remux, TrueHD bitstream, and Dolby Vision without transcoding.
Stop guessing quality settings. TRaSH Guides provide community-tested quality profiles for Radarr and Sonarr, and Recyclarr keeps them synced automatically. This guide shows how to set up both for your Jellyfin media stack.
Want to watch movies with friends remotely on Jellyfin? SyncPlay is built-in and free - no plugins required. This guide covers creating groups, joining from any client, troubleshooting desync, and combining SyncPlay with Discord or Teleparty for chat.
Never miss a session on your Jellyfin server again. Learn how to set up push notifications for new streams, pauses, and device connections using JellyWatch on Android.
Stop juggling four browser tabs to manage your *arr stack. JellyWatch unifies Jellyfin session monitoring, Radarr, Sonarr, and Jellyseerr request management in a single Android app.
Discover who watches the most on your Jellyfin server, track viewing trends by day, week, or month, and explore your complete media history - all from your Android device with JellyWatch.
Find the perfect mini PC for your Jellyfin server. We compare Intel N100, N150, N305, and Arc-equipped models on transcoding power, 4K HDR support, power consumption, and price.
Is your Jellyfin server buffering or lagging? This 2026 performance optimization guide shows how to reduce CPU usage, improve 4K streaming, and make Jellyfin faster.
AV1 promises 30% better compression than HEVC - but is it ready for your Jellyfin library in 2026? This guide covers which GPUs decode and encode AV1, real quality comparisons vs HEVC, client compatibility gaps, and the honest verdict: stay with H.265 for most users, use AV1 only if all clients support it.
