Tips, updates, and guides from the JellyWatch team.
Jellyfin 10.11 moved everything to a single SQLite database managed by EF Core. Over time, this database grows, fragments, and slows down. This guide covers VACUUM, integrity checks, WAL management, activity log cleanup, and automated maintenance scripts to keep your server fast.
The Fire TV Stick is one of the cheapest ways to stream Jellyfin on your TV. But Amazon's 2026 shift to Vega OS is changing the rules. This guide covers installation from the Amazon Appstore, codec support by model, 4K HDR optimization, and what to do if your Fire TV runs Vega OS.
Jellyfin runs dozens of background tasks that can spike CPU and cause buffering during playback. This guide explains every task, which to disable, how to reschedule heavy tasks (Trickplay, Intro Skipper, chapter extraction) to run overnight, and how to monitor their impact.
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.
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.
Is Jellyfin using 100% CPU? Learn every cause of high CPU usage in Jellyfin - transcoding, metadata scans, plugins, and idle spikes - and how to fix each one.
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.
Optimize your Emby server for smooth 4K streaming. Learn hardware requirements, bitrate control, and monitoring strategies.
Fix Emby buffering, high CPU usage, and slow performance with this step-by-step optimization guide.
