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Jellyfin: Stream Movies & TV Shows

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].

1. Web Access & Initial Setup

  1. Open 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 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[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].

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 Web streaming, user profiles, and Quick Connect authorization[cite: 9]

Related Nest Documentation:

  • Seerr: Request new movies and TV series to populate Jellyfin[cite: 9].
  • Matrix Chat: Contact an admin if media fails to sync after 24 hours[cite: 9].