Tips, updates, and guides from the JellyWatch team.
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.
A detailed technical comparison that went viral on the Emby community forums: after weeks of side-by-side testing, one long-time Emby user concluded that Jellyfin now outperforms Emby in transcoding quality, HDR tone mapping, AV1 support, and codec flexibility. Here is what the data shows.
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.
AV1 promises 30% better compression than HEVC - but is it ready for your Jellyfin library in 2026? This guide covers which GPUs decode and encode AV1, real quality comparisons vs HEVC, client compatibility gaps, and the honest verdict: stay with H.265 for most users, use AV1 only if all clients support it.
