Tips, updates, and guides from the JellyWatch team.
qBittorrent 5.2.1 patches a high-severity SSRF vulnerability and fixes startup crashes, on top of the major 5.2.0 feature update with free disk space display, tracker status filters, and reboot automation. Here is what to know before upgrading.
Autopulse is a lightweight file-watching service that triggers targeted Jellyfin library scans the instant a new file appears. No more waiting for scheduled scans. No more full library rescans that spike CPU. A movie finishes downloading and appears in Jellyfin within seconds. This guide covers Docker setup, filesystem monitoring, Jellyfin API integration, and how Autopulse replaces the need for Radarr/Sonarr Connect notifications.
Stop guessing encode settings. This guide gives you exact Handbrake and FFmpeg configurations that produce files every Jellyfin client can Direct Play - H.265 CRF values, dual audio tracks (EAC3 + AAC), HDR preservation, GPU encoding, and batch automation with Tdarr.
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.
Apply DevOps principles to your Jellyfin homelab. This guide covers automated container updates with Watchtower, Docker healthchecks, dependency management with Renovate, and building a self-healing media server stack.
Connect Jellyfin to Home Assistant for powerful smart home automations. Control playback, trigger scenes when a movie starts, display now-playing info on your dashboard, and automate your home theater setup.
Build the ultimate automated download stack for Jellyfin. This guide covers Prowlarr indexer management, qBittorrent configuration, integration with Radarr and Sonarr, and automatic import into your Jellyfin library.
Learn how to add, sync, and automate subtitles on your Jellyfin server. Covers OpenSubtitles, Bazarr, embedded vs external subs, SRT vs ASS, and how to fix common subtitle issues.
Tdarr automatically transcodes your entire Jellyfin library to save storage, ensure compatibility, and eliminate buffering. Learn how to set up Tdarr with Jellyfin for hands-free media optimization.
