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Ready to take back control of your media?
In this video, Zack Perry from 45HomeLab dives into Jellyfin, the open-source media server that’s taking on #plex and #emby — no subscriptions, no limitations, and no hidden paywalls. We’ll walk you through how to install Jellyfin on our HL15 2.0, running Ubuntu 22 with Docker Compose, and show how this open-source powerhouse gives you full control of your media library — from 4K HDR streaming to total data protection with OpenZFS.
#jellyfin began as a community-driven fork of #emby back in 2018, and since then, it’s evolved into the go-to media server for homelab enthusiasts. In this deep dive, we’ll show you how to set it up, configure it for hardware-accelerated transcoding (VAAPI, NVENC, or AMF), and test performance on our HL15 test box powered by an #rtx4060 GPU — easily handling multiple 4K to 1080p transcodes with almost zero CPU load.
Whether you’re looking to self-host your media, escape cloud lock-ins, or build your ultimate home entertainment hub, Jellyfin is your answer. It’s transparent, community-supported, and endlessly customizable — everything a true homelabber loves.
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:45 – What is Jellyfin?
02:20 – Installing Jellyfin on HL15 (Ubuntu 22)
05:10 – Performance Test (4K Transcoding)
08:00 – Jellyfin vs Emby vs Plex
10:15 – Why Open Source Wins
11:30 – Final Thoughts + How to Build Your Own Server
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