Tips, updates, and guides from the JellyWatch team.
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.
Jellyfin is a media server. Kodi is a media player. Stremio is a streaming aggregator. They solve different problems but many users confuse them. This guide explains each one clearly, compares features side-by-side, and shows how they work together for the ultimate setup.
Hundreds of users hit database migration failures, library loading times of 30+ minutes, and broken Home Videos libraries after upgrading to Jellyfin 10.11. This is the full post-mortem - what went wrong, why, and how the team fixed it across six point releases.
Jellyfin 10.11.7 patches 4 security vulnerabilities rated extremely important. All users on versions prior to 10.11.7 should upgrade immediately. Details on the fixes and how to update safely.
Ready to leave Plex? This complete migration guide transfers your watch history (via JellyPlex-Watched or Trakt), keeps your media files untouched, recreates users, and configures every client - with zero data loss and minimal downtime. Includes the exact commands and Docker configs.
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.
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.
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.
Learn how to create collections, smart playlists, and curated rows in Jellyfin to transform your library into a polished streaming experience your users will love.
