Complete guide to downloading and configuring Jellyfin clients across all platforms.
¶ Android TV / Google TV
Jellyfin for Android TV
- Download: Google Play Store
- Setup:
- Install from Play Store on your Android TV device
- Open app and select "Add Server"
- Enter server address or use Quick Connect
- Sign in with credentials
- Configure playback settings (transcoding, bitrate)
Jellyfin for Fire TV
- Download: Amazon Appstore
- Alternative: Sideload the Android TV APK
- Setup: Same as Android TV
Swiftfin
- Download: Apple TV App Store
- Setup:
- Install Swiftfin
- Enter server URL
- Sign in with credentials
- Use Siri Remote for navigation
Jellyfin for Roku
- Download: Roku Channel Store
- Setup:
- Search for "Jellyfin" in Channel Store
- Add channel
- Enter server address: https://jf.tenny.info
- Sign in with username and password
Jellyfin for Tizen
- Download: GitHub
- Requires sideloading - see installation guide on GitHub
Jellyfin for webOS
- Download: GitHub
- Requires sideloading via Developer Mode
¶ Android
Jellyfin for Android
Jellyfin Mobile
Swiftfin (Recommended for iOS)
- Download: Apple App Store
- Native Swift app with better performance and interface
Jellyfin Media Player
Alternative: Web Browser
- Simply navigate to your Jellyfin server URL in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox
Jellyfin Media Player
Swiftfin (Native macOS app)
Jellyfin Media Player
Browser Access
- URL: Access your Jellyfin server directly at
http://your-server:8096
- Supported Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari
- Setup: No installation needed - just navigate to your server URL
- Best For: Quick access from any device without installing apps
- Use the Microsoft Edge browser on Xbox to access the web client
- Navigate to your Jellyfin server URL
- Use the built-in web browser to access the web client
- Navigate to your Jellyfin server URL
- Local network:
http://192.168.1.100:8096 (replace with your server's IP)
- External/Remote:
https://jellyfin.yourdomain.com (if you've set up SSL)
- Quick Connect: Use the Quick Connect code feature for easier setup
- Playback Quality: Set to "Auto" for best experience, or "Maximum" if you have fast connections
- Transcoding: Enable if your device struggles with certain formats
- Downloads: Enable on mobile apps for offline viewing
- Subtitles: Configure preferred language and appearance in user settings
- Ensure server is running and accessible
- Check firewall settings on server
- Verify port 8096 is open (or your custom port)
- Use local IP address when on same network
- For remote access, ensure port forwarding or reverse proxy is configured
Last updated: December 2024