Overview
JellyWatch for Android TV integrates with the Android TV launcher (TvProvider API) to publish content rows directly on your TV home screen - no need to open the app to see what to watch next.
Published Channels
| Channel | Content | Max Items |
|---|---|---|
| Continue Watching | In-progress movies and episodes | 15 |
| Recently Added - [Library Name] | Latest additions per library | 15 per library |
Each library with new content gets its own channel row, named after the library (e.g. "Recently Added - Movies", "Recently Added - TV Shows").
Deep Links
Selecting an item in a launcher channel:
- Opens JellyWatch for Android TV automatically.
- Navigates directly to the detail screen for that item.
- You can press Play immediately.
Supported deep link types: jellywatch://movie/{id}, jellywatch://series/{id}, jellywatch://episode/{id}, jellywatch://collection/{id}.
Channel Updates
Channels are updated automatically whenever JellyWatch fetches fresh home screen data - typically on app open and periodically in the background.
Enabling Channels
On first launch, Android TV may ask for permission to add channels to your home screen. Accept this prompt to enable the feature.
If channels are not visible:
- Go to Android TV Settings → Apps → JellyWatch → Permissions.
- Ensure the TV Data (or equivalent) permission is granted.
- Open JellyWatch and return to the home screen - channels should now appear.
Removing Channels
Channels are automatically removed when you sign out of JellyWatch. You can also remove them manually by long-pressing a channel row on the Android TV launcher and selecting Remove channel.
