Tips, updates, and guides from the JellyWatch team.
From credits detection to home screen curation, from Watch Party sync to WebStreams import, the Emby plugin ecosystem in 2026 is more active than most people realize. This complete guide covers every official and community plugin, all supported clients, notification integrations, and the tools that make Emby a serious self-hosted media platform.
Jellyfin handles video well but comics and manga need a dedicated reader. Kavita and Komga are the two best self-hosted options in 2026. This guide compares both (AniList vs ComicVine metadata, Tachiyomi integration, EPUB support), covers Docker setup, and shows how to run them alongside Jellyfin.
Jellyfin handles music libraries alongside video - but getting the best experience requires the right folder structure, metadata plugins, mobile clients, and scrobbling setup. This complete guide covers everything from FLAC organization to Last.fm integration.
Protect your internet-exposed Jellyfin server from brute-force login attacks with Fail2Ban. Covers installation, Jellyfin log parsing, jail configuration, Docker setup, and Cloudflare integration.
Seerr is the official successor to Jellyseerr and Overseerr - the most popular media request platform for Jellyfin and Emby. This complete installation guide covers Docker Compose on Linux, Unraid Community Apps, Windows setup, Jellyfin and Emby integration, Radarr and Sonarr connection, and user management.
Connect Jellyfin to Home Assistant for powerful smart home automations. Control playback, trigger scenes when a movie starts, display now-playing info on your dashboard, and automate your home theater setup.
From metadata providers to UI enhancements, from Discord integrations to smart cleanup tools - discover the best Jellyfin plugins available in 2026. A complete guide to extending your server.
Build the ultimate automated download stack for Jellyfin. This guide covers Prowlarr indexer management, qBittorrent configuration, integration with Radarr and Sonarr, and automatic import into your Jellyfin library.
Access your Jellyfin server securely from anywhere using Tailscale - no port forwarding, no dynamic DNS, works behind CGNAT. This guide covers Tailscale installation, Docker integration, MagicDNS, and a WireGuard self-hosted alternative for users who want zero third-party dependency.
