This article illustrates the procedure to stream any media files, videos, and pictures on Roku with the help of the Jellyfin hosting service.
Steps to Setup & Use Jellyfin on Roku
The Jellyfin app is listed on the Roku Channel Store of the Roku device. However, you need to prioritize setting up a proper media server for Jellyfin clients. If that is done properly, you can install the app and stream any media files on the Roku screen without interruption. Follow this guide to set up and stream the movies and TV shows on Roku using the Jellyfin app.
- Open Jellyfin Server on PC
Grab your Windows PC or Mac PC to download the Jellyfin server on the respective devices.
- Launch the Jellyfin App
After completing the installation setup, launch the Jellyfin app along with the Jellyfin Tray App on your PC.
- Visit the local Host Server
Open the web browser and go to the local host server (http://localhost:8096/).
- Follow Installation Process
Now, follow the installation wizard steps to direct you to the media library.
- Tap on the Next Option
Then, choose the Next option in the Setup your Media Libraries page.
- Select Finish option
Click on the Allow Remote connection to this server option and tap Next.
- Log In to Jellyfin Account
Next, enter the credentials and tap on the Sign In button to log in to your Jellyfin account.
- Hit Add Media Library
Open the Dashboard to choose the Library option. Hit on the Add Media Library option to add server and upload media files.
- Turn on your Roku
After completing the setup, grab the remote controller and turn on your Roku TV.
- Choose Streaming Channels
Enable a safe WiFi connection and choose the Streaming Channels option on the home page.
- Click Search Channels
Hit on the Search Channels option on the next page.
- Type Jellyfin on Seach Bar
Use the virtual keyboard to enter Jellyfin on the search bar.
- Hit the Add Channel Button
Next, pick the Jellyfin app from the suggestion page and choose Add Channel to get the app.
- Select Go to Channel
Next, select the Go to Channel option to launch the Jellyfin app on your Roku.
- Hit the Enter Manually Button
Choose the Enter Manually button and input the IP address/Domain/Machine name of your server. Click Connect to confirm.
- Jellyfin App Connects to Media Server
Completing this automatically connects the Jellyfin app to the media server.
- Play any Media Files on Jellyfin
Finally, you can access the media files from the Media server via the Jellyfin app without hassle.
FAQ
The Jellyfin app buffering issue is mostly caused by the Roku device’s outdated firmware. So, quickly update the Roku firmware to fix this buffering issue.
You can fix the Jellyfin app not working issue by clearing the excessive cache files on the Roku TV.
