Yesterday, 12:01 AM
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Hello.
Context:
I was using Jelly server on PC for a long time. It was on Windows with files streamed from HDD.
Today I tried recreating same server on Raspberry Pi 4 using the same HDD.
Client in both cases is web browser (firefox) run on the same macbook.
Question:
Why the very same files streamed from Raspberry Pi are showing transcoding, when streamed from Windows they were either direct playing or remuxing.
(I was checking playback info provided in the player.)
Disclaimer:
I saw info that transcoding depends on client, which only deepens my confusion.
I understand Raspberry Pi is not great device for Jellyfin server. I'm just tinkering. But I'd love to understand why this is happening and if possible fix / adjust raspberry to provide somewhat usable service.
Additional context:
Im streaming to a single device (macbook), only in local network, for an hour or two every couple of days - i.e. not much. Running my gaming PC for this feels ridiculous but it works. I might look into alternative (like Rockchip RK3588/RK3588S or Intel N100 based miniPCs) but I want to give RPi a fair go. Especially considering I've seen working setups and read about people using it for cases similar to mine.
If this was already answered I'm sorry, please post a link. I tried looking but I'm rather new to both media servers and raspberry pi.
Thank you for the help.
Context:
I was using Jelly server on PC for a long time. It was on Windows with files streamed from HDD.
Today I tried recreating same server on Raspberry Pi 4 using the same HDD.
Client in both cases is web browser (firefox) run on the same macbook.
Question:
Why the very same files streamed from Raspberry Pi are showing transcoding, when streamed from Windows they were either direct playing or remuxing.
(I was checking playback info provided in the player.)
Disclaimer:
I saw info that transcoding depends on client, which only deepens my confusion.
I understand Raspberry Pi is not great device for Jellyfin server. I'm just tinkering. But I'd love to understand why this is happening and if possible fix / adjust raspberry to provide somewhat usable service.
Additional context:
Im streaming to a single device (macbook), only in local network, for an hour or two every couple of days - i.e. not much. Running my gaming PC for this feels ridiculous but it works. I might look into alternative (like Rockchip RK3588/RK3588S or Intel N100 based miniPCs) but I want to give RPi a fair go. Especially considering I've seen working setups and read about people using it for cases similar to mine.
If this was already answered I'm sorry, please post a link. I tried looking but I'm rather new to both media servers and raspberry pi.
Thank you for the help.
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