23 minutes ago
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share my experience using JellyWatch on Android to monitor my Jellyfin server. This isn’t a full app review, just my personal observations.
Setup: Connecting to my server was straightforward—just the usual credentials and server URL. It worked quickly and reliably.
Session monitoring: It’s useful to see who is watching what, on which device, and in what format. I could tell when content was playing via DirectPlay versus transcode.
Users and devices: I could check active users and connected devices. I didn’t need to disconnect anyone, but the feature works as expected.
Tasks and logs: Viewing scheduled tasks and logs complements the web interface nicely. It’s clear and easy to navigate.
History and stats: I explored watch history and usage stats. Simple charts give a good overview of server activity over time.
Practical points:
Smooth and modern interface.
Push notifications are handy to get alerts about sessions or device activity.
The Android widget makes it easy to glance at server activity without opening the app.
Things to keep in mind:
It doesn’t replace the web interface for advanced management.
Some actions, like restarting the server or managing tasks, require admin rights.
The app is mainly for server monitoring, not content playback.
Overall, JellyWatch gave me a quick way to keep an eye on my Jellyfin server from my phone. It’s not essential, but it’s convenient for real-time monitoring, especially with multiple users.
I’m curious if others here use it and which features they find most useful day-to-day.
I wanted to share my experience using JellyWatch on Android to monitor my Jellyfin server. This isn’t a full app review, just my personal observations.
Setup: Connecting to my server was straightforward—just the usual credentials and server URL. It worked quickly and reliably.
Session monitoring: It’s useful to see who is watching what, on which device, and in what format. I could tell when content was playing via DirectPlay versus transcode.
Users and devices: I could check active users and connected devices. I didn’t need to disconnect anyone, but the feature works as expected.
Tasks and logs: Viewing scheduled tasks and logs complements the web interface nicely. It’s clear and easy to navigate.
History and stats: I explored watch history and usage stats. Simple charts give a good overview of server activity over time.
Practical points:
Smooth and modern interface.
Push notifications are handy to get alerts about sessions or device activity.
The Android widget makes it easy to glance at server activity without opening the app.
Things to keep in mind:
It doesn’t replace the web interface for advanced management.
Some actions, like restarting the server or managing tasks, require admin rights.
The app is mainly for server monitoring, not content playback.
Overall, JellyWatch gave me a quick way to keep an eye on my Jellyfin server from my phone. It’s not essential, but it’s convenient for real-time monitoring, especially with multiple users.
I’m curious if others here use it and which features they find most useful day-to-day.