4 ways I watch TV and movies on my smart TV when my internet is down
…I booted up my Apple TV, launched Plex, and dove right into my self-hosted media server. I obviously wasn't able to access my friend's server that's connected to…
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Plex wants you to pay $750 for everything Jellyfin can do for free
…Unless you have $750 to burn, all of Plex Pass' benefits can be added to your own self-hosted Jellyfin media server without spending a single cent. Plex Pass really does have…
I couldn’t get Jellyfin remote streaming working until I found this app
…This makes it far more straightforward to remotely access things like home servers, NAS devices, and apps like Jellyfin. Before diving into Tailscale, make sure your Jellyfin server is set up to…
Plex’s $750 Plex Pass Lifetime price hike finally convinced me to switch to Jellyfin
…Plex OS Windows, macOS, Linux Individual pricing Free, $6.99/month, $250/lifetime Plex is the premier home media server software for replacing your streaming subscriptions. See at Plex
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I finally found an open-source Plex client that feels better than the official app
1d ago4 reasons Plex is pushing me further and further towards Jellyfin
1w agoI already bought the lifetime Plex pass, but the price increase might make me move to Jellyfin anyway
1w agoThis self-hosted alternative to Plex and Jellyfin works way better than I expected
1w agoJellyfin finally feels good on my TV, but I had to stop using the default client
…Sign in to your XDA account Summary Jellyfin's server is fast, lightweight, and a convincing free alternative to Plex. The default Jellyfin Android TV app felt rough; Wholphin delivers a polished…
I replaced three single-purpose apps with VLC's hidden features, and I haven't looked back
…A single laptop screen wasn't going to cut it, and I didn't want to upload every video to my Plex server before using the app on the TV. Thankfully, all…
I switched from streaming to self-hosting my media — it cost more than I expected
…We have turned to self-hosting a Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby media server , under the guise of saving money. The pitch is incredibly seductive because you won't have to pay a…
Everytime I set up a new Jellyfin server, these are the plugins I install first
…There are apps for basically every platform and it's completely free to run your very own server. See at Jellyfin Jellyfin really is ready to go toe-to-toe with Plex…
I blamed my NAS for slow streaming until I realized what transcoding was actually doing
…If your media server seems sluggish, check if it's been transcoding your files. Especially if you've been using a smart TV app, you might find the client app isn't…
I thought Jellyfin was enough on its own, but these add-ons changed my mind completely
…Sign in to your XDA account Jellyfin is a great choice for a home media streaming server, especially if you don't want to pay for premium features. Plex reserves the best…