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TRaSH Guides and Recyclarr: Automate Perfect Quality Profiles for Radarr and Sonarr (2026)
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TRaSH Guides and Recyclarr: Automate Perfect Quality Profiles for Radarr and Sonarr (2026)

Stop guessing quality settings. TRaSH Guides provide community-tested quality profiles for Radarr and Sonarr, and Recyclarr keeps them synced automatically. This guide shows how to set up both for your Jellyfin media stack.

Jellyfin OIDC Plugin Setup 2026: SSO with Authelia & Authentik (Step-by-Step)
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Jellyfin OIDC Plugin Setup 2026: SSO with Authelia & Authentik (Step-by-Step)

Unify login across Jellyfin, Radarr, Sonarr, and Jellyseerr with Authentik or Authelia SSO. This guide covers the jellyfin-plugin-sso OIDC configuration, Docker Compose for both identity providers, two-factor authentication, and protecting your entire self-hosted media stack with a single identity.

Jellyfin SyncPlay Guide 2026: Watch Movies Together Remotely (Built-In Group Watch)
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Jellyfin SyncPlay Guide 2026: Watch Movies Together Remotely (Built-In Group Watch)

Want to watch movies with friends remotely on Jellyfin? SyncPlay is built-in and free - no plugins required. This guide covers creating groups, joining from any client, troubleshooting desync, and combining SyncPlay with Discord or Teleparty for chat.

Best Jellyfin Themes and How to Install Them in 2026 (Skin Manager Guide)
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Best Jellyfin Themes and How to Install Them in 2026 (Skin Manager Guide)

Transform your Jellyfin interface with custom themes. This guide covers the best Jellyfin themes in 2026, how to install the Skin Manager plugin, and how to apply JellyFlix, Monochrome, and more.

Fix Jellyfin High CPU Usage: Why It Spikes and How to Reduce It (2026)
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Fix Jellyfin High CPU Usage: Why It Spikes and How to Reduce It (2026)

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.

Automate Your Jellyfin Library with Tdarr: Convert, Compress, and Optimize Every File (2026)
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Automate Your Jellyfin Library with Tdarr: Convert, Compress, and Optimize Every File (2026)

Tdarr automatically transcodes your entire Jellyfin library to save storage, ensure compatibility, and eliminate buffering. Learn how to set up Tdarr with Jellyfin for hands-free media optimization.

Add a Jellyfin Active Sessions Widget to Your Android Home Screen
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Add a Jellyfin Active Sessions Widget to Your Android Home Screen

See how many people are streaming on your Jellyfin server without even opening an app. This guide shows you how to add the JellyWatch home screen widget to your Android device.