Tips, updates, and guides from the JellyWatch team.
3D movies showing as two squashed images in Jellyfin? Learn how 3D files are packed (SBS, Half-SBS, Top-Bottom), why Jellyfin streams but the device renders the 3D, and the playback routes that actually work in 2026 with VR headsets, projectors, and Kodi.
The Raspberry Pi 5 with an NVMe HAT finally solves the Pi storage bottleneck. But does it make the Pi 5 a viable Jellyfin server in 2026? We benchmarked library scan speed, metadata loading, Direct Play performance, and compared it head-to-head against the Intel N100 mini PC. Includes NVMe HAT installation, Docker setup, and honest recommendations for when the Pi 5 is enough and when you should spend $50 more on an N100.
WatchState is a self-hosted tool that synchronizes watch history and play state between multiple media servers and tracking services simultaneously. Run Jellyfin and Plex pointing at the same library? WatchState keeps watched status in sync across both. Migrating from Plex to Jellyfin? WatchState transfers your entire history. This guide covers Docker setup, multi-backend configuration, conflict resolution, and real-world sync workflows.
Jellyfin handles video well but comics and manga need a dedicated reader. Kavita and Komga are the two best self-hosted options in 2026. This guide compares both (AniList vs ComicVine metadata, Tachiyomi integration, EPUB support), covers Docker setup, and shows how to run them alongside Jellyfin.
Go beyond basic webhooks. Build a Discord or Telegram bot that shows what is currently playing on your Jellyfin server, lets users search your library, request media, and receive rich embed notifications with poster artwork - all from a chat message.
Emby and Plex are the two biggest commercial media servers in 2026. This honest comparison covers pricing, hardware transcoding, mobile apps, privacy, Live TV, and which one deserves your money - or whether you should skip both for Jellyfin.
Jellyfin handles home videos and photo slideshows. Immich is a full Google Photos replacement with AI face detection, mobile auto-upload, and search by content. This comparison helps you decide which to use - or how to run both together pointing at the same files.
Buffering on your local network? Your router or Wi-Fi might be the bottleneck. Covers routers, switches, Ethernet wiring, Wi-Fi optimization, and QoS for Jellyfin streaming.
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.
