2023-08-03, 11:33 AM
I wanted to share a concern that I believe many of us might have encountered while using Jellyfin. Most of my library is encoded in H.265 and some other codecs that aren't directly compatible with web browsers. As a result, I can only watch this content through apps like the Android TV app or the third-party Findroid for mobile, excluding the convenience of viewing it on the desktop using the Jellyfin web interface.
Currently, the options to watch this content on desktop are quite limited, and it involves using some hacky methods like Kodi or AutoHotkey. However, I haven't personally confirmed whether these methods are still effective, and I've only seen them mentioned in various discussions.
Moreover, transcoding is not a viable solution for me and many others, as my server is equipped with a Celeron N5105 processor, which is not able to handle the transcoding process efficiently.
Therefore, I want to propose the idea of having a simple, dedicated non-web player within Jellyfin. Having such a player would be a game-changer for users like me, who face codec compatibility issues while trying to enjoy content from the desktop.
Thanks
Currently, the options to watch this content on desktop are quite limited, and it involves using some hacky methods like Kodi or AutoHotkey. However, I haven't personally confirmed whether these methods are still effective, and I've only seen them mentioned in various discussions.
Moreover, transcoding is not a viable solution for me and many others, as my server is equipped with a Celeron N5105 processor, which is not able to handle the transcoding process efficiently.
Therefore, I want to propose the idea of having a simple, dedicated non-web player within Jellyfin. Having such a player would be a game-changer for users like me, who face codec compatibility issues while trying to enjoy content from the desktop.
Thanks