Tips, updates, and guides from the JellyWatch team.
Plex just announced its Lifetime Pass will jump from $250 to $750 on July 1, 2026, the second massive price hike in 18 months. The self-hosting community is in revolt. This guide covers what happened, what it means for your server, and how to migrate to Jellyfin or Emby this weekend, including replacing Tautulli with proper monitoring tools.
Profilarr is a free, open-source platform that lets you build, test, and deploy quality profiles and custom formats across multiple Radarr and Sonarr instances. Link curated databases like Dictionarry or TRaSH Guides, test regex patterns and custom formats with a C# parser matching Arr logic, simulate profile scoring, then sync everything to your instances in one click. Includes automated upgrades, bulk rename, and scheduled jobs.
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.
ARVIO is a free, open-source Android TV app that combines Jellyfin, Plex, Emby, Stremio addons, IPTV, Trakt sync, and streaming catalogs into one beautiful remote-first interface. No server required, no ads, no subscriptions. This guide covers everything you need to know.
JellyEmu transforms your Jellyfin server into a retro gaming platform. Import your ROM collection, fetch metadata from IGDB and RAWG, and play NES, SNES, PlayStation, N64, and 30+ consoles directly in the Jellyfin web interface using EmulatorJS - no separate emulator needed.
Fail2Ban is not enough in 2026. This advanced security guide covers CrowdSec (collaborative IPS with crowd-sourced blocklists), GeoIP country blocking, rate limiting at the reverse proxy level, container security best practices, and real-time intrusion detection for your internet-exposed Jellyfin server.
Gelato is a Jellyfin plugin that bridges the Stremio addon ecosystem into your server. Search Stremio catalogs from the Jellyfin UI, auto-import content via scheduled tasks, and stream without downloading. This guide covers installation, addon configuration, and how it transforms Jellyfin into a hybrid local + streaming platform.
The Steam Deck is a portable Linux PC that runs Jellyfin natively - no homebrew required. This guide covers installing Jellyfin Media Player in Desktop Mode, adding it as a non-Steam game for Game Mode with controller support, codec compatibility, HDR on OLED models, and offline download strategies.
Jellyfin has no built-in Discover tab - by design. But in 2026, community plugins bring Netflix-style recommendations without sending your data anywhere. This guide covers LocalRecs (ML-based, 100% local), jellynext (Trakt-powered per-user libraries), and smart collection strategies for a personalized streaming experience.
