Jellyfin 12.0 Is Out: What Breaks Before You Upgrade
Jellyfin 12.0 shipped on September 7, 2026, after months stuck in release candidate limbo. It’s the biggest Jellyfin release since…
Category: Jellyfin
Jellyfin guides: server setup, the best client apps for Android TV, Apple TV and iPhone, hardware transcoding, and how Jellyfin compares to Plex and Emby.
Jellyfin’s Project Leader and Two Core Team Members Step Down
Jellyfin lost its Project Leader, a long-serving core team member, and a co-founder inside a single week in July 2026.…
The History of Jellyfin: How an Emby Fork Became Self-Hosting’s Favorite Media Server
Jellyfin exists because Emby locked its next release behind a paywall. Here’s the real story of the December 2018 fork,…
Jellyfin on iPhone: Which App Should You Actually Use?
Jellyfin actually has an official iPhone app, unlike Apple TV. Here’s how Jellyfin Mobile, Swiftfin, and Streamyfin compare on offline…
Jellyfin on Windows 11: The Best Way to Watch Your Library
Jellyfin doesn’t have one obvious app for Windows 11 anymore, the official client is mid-rewrite. Here’s what actually works today:…
Jellyfin on Firestick: Official App Setup and Alternatives
Jellyfin’s official Fire TV app installs free from the Amazon Appstore on any Fire TV Stick. Here’s how to set…
Jellyfin on Android TV: Official App Setup and Alternatives
Jellyfin’s official Android TV app installs free from the Play Store on Shield, Chromecast with Google TV, and more. Here’s…
How to Set Up a Jellyfin Server
Docker, Windows, or NAS: a complete, no-nonsense walkthrough for getting Jellyfin running, the hardware it actually needs, and how to…
Jellyfin on Apple TV: Swiftfin vs Infuse vs Reefy
Jellyfin still doesn’t have an official Apple TV app. Here’s how Swiftfin, Infuse, and the new Reefy client actually compare…
Jellyfin vs Emby
Jellyfin is 100% free forever, including hardware transcoding. Emby is free to install but locks transcoding, DVR, and offline sync…
