Tips, updates, and guides from the JellyWatch team.
Shokofin connects Jellyfin to Shoko Server for AniDB-accurate anime metadata, automatic episode grouping, watch tracking sync, and proper anime ordering. Complete setup guide from Docker to playback.
The Raspberry Pi 5 with an NVMe HAT finally solves the Pi storage bottleneck. But does it make the Pi 5 a viable Jellyfin server in 2026? We benchmarked library scan speed, metadata loading, Direct Play performance, and compared it head-to-head against the Intel N100 mini PC. Includes NVMe HAT installation, Docker setup, and honest recommendations for when the Pi 5 is enough and when you should spend $50 more on an N100.
How much electricity does your Jellyfin server actually use? We measured real-world power draw with a Kill-A-Watt meter across 8 common setups: Intel N100, N305, Synology NAS, old laptop, desktop PC, Raspberry Pi 5, Nvidia Shield, and a full rack server. Includes idle vs transcoding watts, annual electricity cost, and the break-even point for upgrading hardware.
Automatically sync your Jellyfin movie watch history to Letterboxd using the community plugin. Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Buffering on your local network? Your router or Wi-Fi might be the bottleneck. Covers routers, switches, Ethernet wiring, Wi-Fi optimization, and QoS for Jellyfin streaming.
Complete Emby server setup guide for 2026. Learn hardware requirements, installation steps, performance tuning, scaling strategies, and monitoring best practices.
Discover the best Emby plugins in 2026 to improve metadata, subtitles, performance, and user experience. Complete guide with setup tips and monitoring advice.
CPU vs GPU? Intel vs NVIDIA? AV1 vs HEVC? Learn how to configure the perfect transcoding setup for smooth 4K HDR playback anywhere.
A step-by-step guide to connecting JellyWatch to your Jellyfin media server. Track your watch history, get recommendations, and manage your library from anywhere.
