2023-10-10, 05:36 PM
The client has to request a bit rate lower than the media's actual bit rate. For example, you have a 5Mbps 1080P video. The client would need to select a bit rate lower than 5Mbps and that would trigger a transcode.
Both the web client and Jellyfin Media Player has the ability to request lower bit rates. As does the Android, Android TV, and (I think) the Roku app. Can't speak for the iOS apps.
Both the web client and Jellyfin Media Player has the ability to request lower bit rates. As does the Android, Android TV, and (I think) the Roku app. Can't speak for the iOS apps.
Jellyfin 10.10.7 (Docker)
Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS w/HWE
Intel i3 12100
Intel Arc A380
OS drive - SK Hynix P41 1TB
Storage
4x WD Red Pro 6TB CMR in RAIDZ1
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Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS w/HWE
Intel i3 12100
Intel Arc A380
OS drive - SK Hynix P41 1TB
Storage
4x WD Red Pro 6TB CMR in RAIDZ1