Tips, updates, and guides from the JellyWatch team.
The Steam Deck is a portable Linux PC that runs Jellyfin natively - no homebrew required. This guide covers installing Jellyfin Media Player in Desktop Mode, adding it as a non-Steam game for Game Mode with controller support, codec compatibility, HDR on OLED models, and offline download strategies.
Jellyfin has no built-in Discover tab - by design. But in 2026, community plugins bring Netflix-style recommendations without sending your data anywhere. This guide covers LocalRecs (ML-based, 100% local), jellynext (Trakt-powered per-user libraries), and smart collection strategies for a personalized streaming experience.
TrueNAS Electric Eel replaced Kubernetes with Docker Compose for apps. This complete guide covers installing Jellyfin on TrueNAS 25.04 with the new Apps system, Intel QSV GPU passthrough, ZFS dataset configuration, and automated snapshots for bulletproof backups.
FluentFin is a native Windows 11 Jellyfin client built with WinUI 3. This review covers installation, codec support, HDR, and how it compares to Jellyfin Media Player.
Breezyfin is a community-built Jellyfin client for LG webOS TVs that aims to improve performance over the official web-based app. Installation, features, and current status.
Automatically sync your Jellyfin movie watch history to Letterboxd using the community plugin. Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Yes, you can run Jellyfin on your Nintendo Switch. Switchfin is an open-source client that turns your Switch into a media player. Installation, codec support, and limitations.
Transform your Jellyfin interface into a Netflix clone with the JellyFlix theme. One-click install via Skin Manager or copy-paste CSS. Before and after screenshots included.
qBittorrent 5.2.0 is a major release with category-level share limits, WebUI performance improvements, async piece calculation, and a long list of crash fixes. Here is everything that changed and what Jellyfin admins running Radarr and Sonarr need to know before upgrading.
