Tips, updates, and guides from the JellyWatch team.
Jellyseerr and Overseerr are both deprecated - Seerr is their official successor. This complete guide covers Docker, Unraid, Windows, and Kubernetes migration, how to back up your data, and how to avoid losing your entire request history.
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.
From decoding complex transcode reasons to kicking unauthorized devices, learn how JellyWatch gives you x-ray vision into your Jellyfin media server.
CPU vs GPU? Intel vs NVIDIA? AV1 vs HEVC? Learn how to configure the perfect transcoding setup for smooth 4K HDR playback anywhere.
