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# Jellyfin — Stream Movies & TV Shows
# Jellyfin: Stream Movies & TV Shows
**Jellyfin** is your personal streaming server, similar to Netflix but running entirely on The Nest. Watch movies and TV shows on any device, anywhere in the house (or remotely via the mynest.love domain).
## Access
- **Web UI:** <https://beak.mynest.love>
- **Internal (home network):** <http://jellyfin.k3s.home.nest>
## Features
- Stream video on demand from a shared media library
- Multiple user profiles with individual watch histories and subtitles
- Transcoding support for devices that can't play certain formats natively
- Subtitle support (embedded and external)
## Getting Started
1. Open <https://beak.mynest.love> in your browser or Jellyfin app.
2. Click **Sign In** and choose **Sign in with The Nest**.
3. Select your profile (or create one if you're new).
4. Browse the library and start watching.
## Supported Devices
Jellyfin has official clients for:
- Web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- Android / Android TV
- iOS / iPadOS
- Roku
- Apple TV
- Kodi
- [Jellyfin Media Player](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-media-player) (desktop)
## Tips
- **Offline viewing:** Jellyfin doesn't support offline downloads natively. For offline playback, use a dedicated downloader on your device.
- **Quality settings:** You can adjust streaming quality per-device in your profile settings to save bandwidth.
- **Subtitles:** If subtitles don't appear automatically, click the subtitle icon in the player and select your preferred language.
## Media Library
The media library is managed by [Sonarr](../technical/media-automation-pipeline.md#sonarr) (TV) and [Radarr](../technical/media-automation-pipeline.md#radarr) (movies). New content appears automatically once downloads complete.
**Jellyfin** is the primary video streaming service for **The Nest**[cite: 9]. Similar to commercial streaming platforms like Netflix or Hulu, Jellyfin allows you to stream movies, TV series, and documentaries on demand across all your devices[cite: 9].
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*TODO: Add screenshot of Jellyfin home screen with a sample library.*
## 1. Web Access & Initial Setup
1. Open **[beak.mynest.love](https://beak.mynest.love)** in your Web browser[cite: 9].
2. Click **Sign In** and select **"Sign in with The Nest"**[cite: 9].
3. Log in using your standard Nest passkey[cite: 9].
4. Browse the library and start watching[cite: 9]!
---
## 2. Connecting Smart TVs & Mobile Apps (Quick Connect)
Jellyfin offers official app support across almost every major platform[cite: 9]:
* **Living Room / TV Apps:** Android TV, Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Kodi[cite: 9]
* **Mobile / Desktop Apps:** iOS (iPhone/iPad), Android, Windows, macOS, Linux[cite: 9]
* **Web Browsers:** Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge[cite: 9]
> [!NOTE]
> **Signing In on TV Apps (Quick Connect)**
> Smart TV apps cannot process passkey logins directly[cite: 9]. To sign into a TV or streaming device, use **Quick Connect**[cite: 9]:
>
> 1. Open the Jellyfin app on your TV or streaming device and select **Quick Connect**[cite: 9]. A short code will appear on your TV screen[cite: 9].
> 2. On your phone or computer browser, go to [beak.mynest.love](https://beak.mynest.love) and sign in using your passkey[cite: 9].
> 3. Click your **Profile Icon** in the top-right corner and select **Quick Connect**[cite: 9].
> 4. Enter the code shown on your TV screen and click **Authorize**[cite: 9].
> 5. Your TV will instantly log into your account[cite: 9]!
---
## 3. Requesting New Movies & TV Shows
Looking for a specific movie or TV show that isn't in the library yet[cite: 9]?
* **Submit Requests:** You can request new titles through **[Seerr](../media-requests/seerr.md)**[cite: 9]!
* **Automated Sync:** Once requested, media moves through our automated ingest pipeline and automatically populates in Jellyfin[cite: 9].
* **Library Scans:** Jellyfin scans for new media regularly[cite: 9]. If a newly approved request doesn't appear immediately, please wait up to 24 hours for automated library indexing[cite: 9]. If content is still missing after 24 hours, reach out to an administrator on Matrix[cite: 9].
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## 4. Playback & Viewing Tips
* **Subtitle Options & Syncing:** Subtitles can be enabled directly inside the video player[cite: 9]. If subtitle timing feels slightly out of sync, many clients (including the Web browser player) allow you to adjust the **Subtitle Offset** in the player settings to align dialogue perfectly[cite: 9].
* **Bandwidth & Quality Controls:** If you are on a limited mobile data connection, you can adjust your streaming bitrate and resolution per-device in your profile playback settings[cite: 9].
* **Offline Playback:** Jellyfin does not support native offline downloads[cite: 9]. Content must be streamed while connected to the internet[cite: 9].
---
## 5. Service Summary & Related Links
| Component | URL / Endpoint | Purpose |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Jellyfin Web UI** | [beak.mynest.love](https://beak.mynest.love) | Web streaming, user profiles, and Quick Connect authorization[cite: 9] |
### Related Nest Documentation:
* **[Seerr](../media-requests/seerr.md):** Request new movies and TV series to populate Jellyfin[cite: 9].
* **[Matrix Chat](../communication-and-security/matrix.md):** Contact an admin if media fails to sync after 24 hours[cite: 9].