iOS watch offline

[Parudkin]

Is there an option in the IOS app to download to device to watch when offline. If not is this scheduled for an update ?

[TheDreadPirate]

I don't know about Swiftfin, but the Jellyfin Mobile app is a wrapper of the web UI which allows you to download content. But you need to use another player like VLC to watch that media offline.

[Parudkin]

So it is possible to watch offline on iOS devise?

[TheDreadPirate]

I haven't used an iPhone in 13 years. If you can get VLC or another player, yes.

[Parudkin]

Thanks. I have VLC do I link this to the Jellyfin app?

[TheDreadPirate]

No. You use jellyfin to download the video file. It will be stored in your on your phone (on Android it goes in the main Download folder). You use VLC's UI to open the video file in the download folder.

[theomjones]

I personally recommend Infuse! It allows in-app downloads & it syncs between your server and the app as well.

[spmsl]

We have a long flight coming up and I realised that a feature like this is really missed. I can access my server remotely, but when there's no service, we're out of luck. I really do hope that it's in the works at some point. My kid would be so stoked.

I would also recommend Infuse for iOS. It's pretty nice and plays well with Jellyfin with a super straightforward setup. I've also got a cheap Amazon fire tablet (that I've installed the Play Store on) that we use for travel. It's the only device we have that isn't in Apple's ecosystem, and I was really disappointed to not be able to find Infuse on the play store. I'd be curious to know if there's an an equivalent for non-iOS devices that would allow downloads for offline viewing.

[TheDreadPirate]

Findroid both allows downloads and has a proper offline mode. But only does video.

For music check out Finamp. Also allows downlods and has a proper offline mode.