Tips, updates, and guides from the JellyWatch team.
A complete guide to installing Emby Server in 2026 Docker Compose setup, hardware transcoding with Intel QSV and NVIDIA NVENC, Caddy reverse proxy, library configuration, and Emby Premiere activation. Everything you need to go from zero to streaming.
Everything you need to install Jellyfin in 2026 Docker Compose with hardware transcoding, reverse proxy with Caddy, library setup, and first-run configuration. The fastest path from zero to a fully working self-hosted media server.
A complete A/V comparison of 10 streaming devices for Jellyfin in 2026. From the $20 Onn 4K Box to the Nvidia Shield Pro and Mini PC - discover which device truly handles local 4K remux, TrueHD bitstream, and Dolby Vision without transcoding.
How much CPU, RAM, and storage does a Jellyfin server actually need in 2026? This guide covers minimum and recommended specs for every use case - from a single-user home setup to a multi-user 4K server - with real-world transcoding benchmarks.
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.
From your phone to your TV, from Windows to HarmonyOS - discover every Jellyfin client available in 2026. This complete guide covers 70+ apps organized by platform, with honest recommendations for each use case.
Set up Jellyfin on your Android TV or Google TV device for the best living room experience. Covers app installation, Direct Play optimization, remote control setup, Nvidia Shield, Fire TV, and Chromecast.
Ready to leave Plex? This complete migration guide transfers your watch history (via JellyPlex-Watched or Trakt), keeps your media files untouched, recreates users, and configures every client - with zero data loss and minimal downtime. Includes the exact commands and Docker configs.
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.
