Tips, updates, and guides from the JellyWatch team.
Install and optimize Jellyfin on your NAS. This guide covers Synology DSM 7, TrueNAS SCALE, and Unraid - with hardware transcoding, Docker setup, and performance tips for each platform.
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.
Access your Jellyfin server securely from anywhere using Tailscale - no port forwarding, no dynamic DNS, works behind CGNAT. This guide covers Tailscale installation, Docker integration, MagicDNS, and a WireGuard self-hosted alternative for users who want zero third-party dependency.
Complete Emby server setup guide for 2026. Learn hardware requirements, installation steps, performance tuning, scaling strategies, and monitoring best practices.
Build a Jellyfin server from scratch in 2026 - hardware selection, Docker installation, plugin setup, 4K HDR configuration, reverse proxy, and monitoring. Everything you need to go from zero to streaming in one guide.
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.
New to self-hosting? This guide covers everything from hardware selection to software installation for your first home media server.
