Tips, updates, and guides from the JellyWatch team.
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.
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.
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.
Which is the best Jellyfin client for Apple TV in 2026 - Infuse Pro or the free Swiftfin? This guide compares both on codec support, Dolby Vision, HDR, audio limitations, pricing, and daily usability. Includes step-by-step setup for each and the honest verdict on when to use which.
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.
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.
