Jellyfin for Android TV

Jellyfin for Android TV

Television client for Jellyfin, the free software media system

Jellyfin Multimedia Online Media Player

Screenshots

Screenshot of Jellyfin for Android TV Screenshot of Jellyfin for Android TV Screenshot of Jellyfin for Android TV Screenshot of Jellyfin for Android TV Screenshot of Jellyfin for Android TV Screenshot of Jellyfin for Android TV

Description

Your media, on your terms.

The Jellyfin project is an open source, free software media server. No fees, no tracking, no hidden agenda. Get our free server to collect all your audio, video, photos, and more in one place.

To use the app, you must have a Jellyfin server set up and running. Find out more at <a href="https://jellyfin.org/" target="_blank">jellyfin.org</a>.

With a Jellyfin server, you can:

* Watch Live TV and recorded shows from your Jellyfin server (additional hardware/services required)
* Stream to a Chromecast device on your network
* Stream your media to your Android device
* View your collection in an easy to use interface

This is the official Jellyfin companion app for Android TV. Thank you for using Jellyfin!

What’s new (0.19.9)

Thank you for using Jellyfin on Android TV! Using the latest released Jellyfin Server is always recommended.

For more information, please see our blog at jellyfin.org, or read the full changelog on GitHub.

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
0.19.9 current
a3f692fb51d1c59e…
2026-05-11 21 MB API 21
0.19.8
825f060695c6de11…
2026-04-29 21 MB API 21
0.19.7
4105c27209639ec3…
2026-02-04 21 MB API 21

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA
  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • Wi-Fi stateRead information about the Wi-Fi connection.
  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • MicrophoneRecord audio.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
Show 3 more permissions
  • Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
  • providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA
  • androidtv.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Comments