Tips, updates, and guides from the JellyWatch team.
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.
Jellyfin dashboard taking forever to load? Library browsing feels sluggish? This guide covers the real causes - slow metadata storage, EF Core 10.11 regressions, large library enumeration, plugin overhead, and database bloat - with proven fixes.
Jellyfin library showing empty after adding media? Movies not appearing after a scan? This complete troubleshooting guide covers every cause - file permissions, naming errors, Docker volume mapping, NAS mount issues, and metadata scan failures - with step-by-step fixes.
Wrong posters, misidentified movies, missing episode info metadata issues are the most common Emby frustration. This complete 2026 guide covers TMDB and TVDB matching, NFO files, custom artwork, bulk refresh strategies, and how to lock metadata to prevent overwrites.
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.
Wrong posters, misidentified movies, missing episode info - metadata issues are the most common Jellyfin frustration. This guide covers TMDB matching, NFO files, custom artwork, and bulk metadata fixes.
Protect your Jellyfin configuration, metadata, watch history, and plugins with a solid backup strategy. This guide covers manual backups, automated scripts, Docker volume snapshots, and full disaster recovery.
Is Jellyfin using 100% CPU? Learn every cause of high CPU usage in Jellyfin - transcoding, metadata scans, plugins, and idle spikes - and how to fix each one.
