Tips, updates, and guides from the JellyWatch team.
Access your Jellyfin server securely from anywhere using Tailscale - no port forwarding, no dynamic DNS, works behind CGNAT. This guide covers Tailscale installation, Docker integration, MagicDNS, and a WireGuard self-hosted alternative for users who want zero third-party dependency.
Replace Google Photos with Jellyfin for your family videos and photo slideshows. Learn how to organize home videos, create family-friendly libraries, and share memories privately.
Create a professional-grade monitoring dashboard for your Jellyfin server using Grafana and Prometheus. Track streams, transcoding, CPU, storage, and user activity with beautiful real-time graphs.
Build a Jellyfin server from scratch in 2026 - hardware selection, Docker installation, plugin setup, 4K HDR configuration, reverse proxy, and monitoring. Everything you need to go from zero to streaming in one guide.
Get notified when new media is added, users start streaming, or your server needs attention. This guide covers every self-hosted notification method for Jellyfin in 2026.
Build the ultimate anime library on Jellyfin. This guide covers Shoko Server integration (hash-based identification, 99% accuracy), AniList and MAL sync with jellyfin-ani-sync, the AnimeMultiSource metadata plugin, handling absolute numbering and OVAs, and the best file naming strategies for anime.
Turn your Jellyfin server into a self-hosted audiobook and podcast platform. Learn how to organize, tag, and stream audiobooks with chapter support and mobile playback.
JellyWatch Watch Pass simplifies sharing your Jellyfin/Emby server with a native interface, content requests, and built-in support for a seamless, professional streaming experience.
The Raspberry Pi 5 is a capable Jellyfin server for under $100 - but only for Direct Play. This guide covers OS installation, Docker or native setup, media mounting, performance optimization, realistic stream limits, and when to upgrade to an Intel N100 instead.
