Tips, updates, and guides from the JellyWatch team.
Build the ultimate anime library on Jellyfin. This guide covers Shoko Server integration (hash-based identification, 99% accuracy), AniList and MAL sync with jellyfin-ani-sync, the AnimeMultiSource metadata plugin, handling absolute numbering and OVAs, and the best file naming strategies for anime.
Jellyfin 10.10 introduced Media Segments and faster Trickplay. Jellyfin 10.11 brought EF Core migration, built-in backups, and FFmpeg 7.1. This guide covers every major change and how to upgrade without losing data.
Learn how to create collections, smart playlists, and curated rows in Jellyfin to transform your library into a polished streaming experience your users will love.
Turn your Jellyfin server into a self-hosted audiobook and podcast platform. Learn how to organize, tag, and stream audiobooks with chapter support and mobile playback.
We’ve leveled up! Discover the brand-new look of JellyWatch and EmbyWatch, our new dedicated blog, and how your Discord feedback now powers our live review system.
JellyWatch Watch Pass simplifies sharing your Jellyfin/Emby server with a native interface, content requests, and built-in support for a seamless, professional streaming experience.
CPU vs GPU? Intel vs NVIDIA? AV1 vs HEVC? Learn how to configure the perfect transcoding setup for smooth 4K HDR playback anywhere.
Deploy a complete Jellyfin Docker Compose stack with hardware transcoding in 2026. Copy-paste configurations for Intel QSV and NVIDIA NVENC GPU passthrough, Caddy reverse proxy with automatic SSL, Radarr, Sonarr, and Jellyseerr - from zero to streaming in under 10 minutes.
The Raspberry Pi 5 is a capable Jellyfin server for under $100 - but only for Direct Play. This guide covers OS installation, Docker or native setup, media mounting, performance optimization, realistic stream limits, and when to upgrade to an Intel N100 instead.
