Tips, updates, and guides from the JellyWatch team.
Ready to switch from Emby to Jellyfin? This complete migration guide covers library transfer, watch history preservation via Trakt, user account recreation, plugin equivalents, and how to run both servers side by side during the transition - with zero data loss and minimal downtime.
Run Jellyfin on Proxmox with hardware transcoding in an LXC container or VM. This guide covers Intel QSV device mapping (3 lines of config), NVIDIA PCI passthrough, NAS storage mounting via NFS/SMB, performance tuning, and the community helper script that automates the entire setup.
Which Jellyfin desktop client should you use in 2026? This guide compares Jellyfin Media Player, FluentFin, Delfin, tsukimi, and browser playback - covering HDR support, codec compatibility, keyboard shortcuts, and which client works best on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Can you cast Jellyfin to a Chromecast? Yes - but with caveats. This guide covers Chromecast support in the official Jellyfin apps, Google TV native app installation, casting from Android and browsers, codec compatibility, and how to fix the most common casting issues.
Seerr is the official successor to Jellyseerr and Overseerr - the most popular media request platform for Jellyfin and Emby. This complete installation guide covers Docker Compose on Linux, Unraid Community Apps, Windows setup, Jellyfin and Emby integration, Radarr and Sonarr connection, and user management.
Protect your Jellyfin server with two-factor authentication. This guide covers the official TOTP 2FA plugin from the Jellyfin catalog, SSO-based 2FA with Authelia and Authentik, and step-by-step setup instructions for securing every user account on your server.
Wrong posters, misidentified movies, missing episode info metadata issues are the most common Emby frustration. This complete 2026 guide covers TMDB and TVDB matching, NFO files, custom artwork, bulk refresh strategies, and how to lock metadata to prevent overwrites.
Build a fully automated Jellyfin media stack in 2026. This guide covers Radarr for movies, Sonarr for TV shows, Bazarr for subtitles, and Jellyseerr for user requests all wired together with Docker Compose so new content appears in your library automatically.
Master Jellyfin CSS customization in 2026. Install Ultrachromic, KefinTweaks, and the JellyFlix Netflix theme with one click via Skin Manager, or write your own CSS to change colors, hide elements, and build a fully personalized interface. Includes 15+ ready-to-use snippets.
