Building a Home Media Library with Jellyfin

If you want a centralized way to manage and watch your movies at home, Jellyfin is a great choice. Here’s how I set mine up.

Server Setup

I installed Jellyfin on my NAS using Docker and pointed it to a dedicated media folder where all my movies are stored. This keeps everything organized and accessible to all devices in my home network.

Client Options

The official Jellyfin client works but isn’t very polished. Here are my recommendations:

• Vidhub:

  • Best for the Apple ecosystem (iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS).
  • Early 2025 updates added Android support (phones, tablets, TV).
  • Lifetime membership is very affordable and the app works smoothly across devices.

• Infuse:

  • Supports 8K playback (not useful for my setup).
  • Only works on Apple devices and is quite expensive.

• SenPlayer:

  • Can play Jellyfin content and even IPTV.
  • I prefer APTV for IPTV since it’s more user-friendly.

• Browser Access:

  • Always works as a fallback: http://host:port (e.g., http://192.168.31.244:8096)

Summary

With Jellyfin , you can build a fully functional home media library accessible on all your devices, with movie covers and metadata neatly organized. The combination of Vidhub (or other clients) and Jellyfin makes home streaming smooth and convenient.

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