Tips, updates, and guides from the JellyWatch team.
Run and optimize Jellyfin on Windows 10/11 in 2026. Covers installation as a Windows Service, Intel QSV and NVIDIA NVENC hardware transcoding, firewall rules, Windows Defender exclusions, sleep prevention, and remote access via Cloudflare Tunnel or Tailscale. Not to be confused with Windows Server - this guide targets home desktop PCs.
Access your Jellyfin server from anywhere using Cloudflare Tunnel - no port forwarding, no dynamic DNS, free SSL, and DDoS protection. Complete guide covering cloudflared installation, tunnel creation, DNS configuration, and ToS considerations.
Samsung Smart TVs run Tizen OS and Jellyfin is not in the Samsung app store. This guide covers the easiest method: a single Docker command that builds and deploys the Jellyfin Tizen app to your TV in under 2 minutes. No Tizen Studio, no complex setup. Plus alternatives if sideloading is not for you.
Can you cast Jellyfin to a Chromecast? Yes - but with caveats. This guide covers Chromecast support in the official Jellyfin apps, Google TV native app installation, casting from Android and browsers, codec compatibility, and how to fix the most common casting issues.
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.
Master Jellyfin CSS customization in 2026. Install Ultrachromic, KefinTweaks, and the JellyFlix Netflix theme with one click via Skin Manager, or write your own CSS to change colors, hide elements, and build a fully personalized interface. Includes 15+ ready-to-use snippets.
A complete guide to installing Emby Server in 2026 Docker Compose setup, hardware transcoding with Intel QSV and NVIDIA NVENC, Caddy reverse proxy, library configuration, and Emby Premiere activation. Everything you need to go from zero to streaming.
Everything you need to install Jellyfin in 2026 Docker Compose with hardware transcoding, reverse proxy with Caddy, library setup, and first-run configuration. The fastest path from zero to a fully working self-hosted media server.
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.
