Old smartphones can be repurposed as dedicated Jellyfin streaming clients, outperforming most commercial streaming sticks thanks to faster CPUs and broader codec support. The setup requires a USB-C dock with HDMI output, an HDMI cable, and a Bluetooth remote. Android users can sideload the Jellyfin Android TV APK, set it as the default home launcher, and enable 'Stay Awake When Charging' in developer options to create an integrated streaming box experience. iOS users can use Infuse as a client alternative.
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