I guess its as the title asks, is it worth hosting Jellyfin if you already have a DLNA server set up?

  •  deegeese   ( @deegeese@sopuli.xyz ) English
    10•6 months ago

    Yes and no.

    I prefer Jellyfin for watching on desktop and iphone because it’s got a much nicer UI than plain DLNA for exploring my library.

    For watching through my LG TV, I use DLNA because the TVs web browser is a shittier UI than its native media player.

    I would love a good Jellyfin client for LG TVs.

    •  ReversalHatchery   ( @ReversalHatchery@beehaw.org ) English
      4•6 months ago

      There’s a Jellyfin app for webos, but the garbage store does not really let them to publish/update it. You can get an up to date version from the store app called Homebrew Channel.

      This store app can also handle rooting related things, but that’s not needed for Jellyfin, and both can be installed on a nonrooted TV.
      That’s an other question that the TV will regularly delete these apps until you root it… but take it as an “evaluation period” haha, if you like the app there are a few ways to make the app persistent.