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Android v0.15.0Android TV beta v0.16.0-tv-beta.2

v0.16.0-tv-beta.2

August 11, 2026

More reliable TV playback

Beta 2 improves device-aware playback, track switching, SyncPlay, navigation and large-library browsing.

Device-aware playbackReliable audio switchingPolished TV playerAutomatic library paging
  • Negotiate the best reliable video and audio formats for each device instead of relying on one hardware-specific profile.
  • Preserve playback position and state while changing audio tracks or resolving compatible streams.
  • Refresh the TV player with focused icon controls and consistent options panels.
  • Handle SyncPlay access restrictions and server errors without exposing technical response details.
  • Load large libraries automatically while scrolling and preserve focus as pages are appended.
  • Fix Home-to-library navigation, loading states and back-stack restoration.

v0.16.0-tv-beta.1

August 10, 2026

Jellystack comes to the big screen

The first closed beta brings a dedicated remote-first Jellyfin and Seerr experience to Android TV and Google TV.

D-pad-first TV interfaceQuick ConnectJellyfin and Seerr browsingTV playback controls
  • Browse Home, libraries, search and Discover through a purpose-built TV interface.
  • Sign in with Jellyfin Quick Connect or the username and password fallback.
  • Open cinematic media details, continue playback, manage favourites and watched status, and submit permission-aware Seerr requests.
  • Use remote-friendly audio, subtitle, quality, speed and playback information controls.
  • Restore focus and scroll position when returning from details or playback.

v0.15.0

August 2, 2026

Home sections, SyncPlay & admin tools

Follow server-configured Home layouts, watch together with SyncPlay, and manage your server from a dedicated Admin tab.

Server Home sectionsSyncPlay groupsAdmin tabPlayback speed & Stats for Nerds
  • Follow the Home Sections layout configured on compatible Jellyfin servers, with an Appearance setting to use Jellystack’s default Home instead.
  • Create and join Jellyfin SyncPlay groups, share current playback, and keep play, pause, and seeking synchronized.
  • Select playback speed per session and open live Stats for Nerds with stream, codec, resolution, buffer, and dropped-frame details.
  • Give Jellyfin administrators a dedicated Admin tab for library scans, server restart, library statistics, user management, and recent activity.
  • Approve or decline pending Seerr requests from the Admin tab when the connected Seerr account has permission.

v0.14.2

July 27, 2026

Trust & open source

A major privacy milestone: slashed permissions, full transparency, and the entire project published as open source.

Fewer permissionsOpen sourceContextual CastHardened credentials
  • Significantly reduce Android permissions and remove phone-state and broad storage access.
  • Explain every remaining permission, its trigger, and current status in Settings.
  • Keep Cast discovery and notification prompts contextual and optional.
  • Harden credential semantics, release logging, and unencrypted HTTP sign-in.
  • Publish the complete Kotlin Multiplatform project as open source under GPL-3.0.

v0.14.1

July 20, 2026

Quick Connect sign-in

Sign in to Jellyfin with a six-digit code and auto-link Seerr — no more typing passwords on your TV.

Quick ConnectAuto-link SeerrSecure token storage
  • Connect Jellyfin with a secure six-digit Quick Connect code.
  • Link Seerr automatically after Jellyfin Quick Connect when the server supports it.
  • Switch to username and password whenever Quick Connect is unavailable.
  • Use the same streamlined sign-in flow during onboarding and in Settings → Connections.
  • Keep Quick Connect tokens and device identity stored securely without retaining a Jellyfin password.

v0.14.0

July 10, 2026

Immersive Jellyfin & Seerr details

A brand-new cinematic detail view with cast, ratings, episodes, and the Command Deck for instant actions.

Cinematic detail viewCommand DeckCast & ratingsSimilar titles
  • Explore movies, series, and episodes in a new immersive cinematic detail view.
  • Play, favorite, download, and update seen status from the new Command Deck.
  • Browse ratings, cast, episodes, extras, and similar titles without leaving Jellystack.
  • Inspect richer production, video, audio, subtitle, HDR, and accessibility details.

v0.13.0

June 15, 2026

Redesigned Settings hub

A complete settings overhaul covering playback, language, subtitles, appearance, and download network behavior.

New Settings hubPer-network qualitySubtitle stylingAutoplay & resume
  • Control playback, language, subtitles, appearance, and downloads from the redesigned Settings hub.
  • Choose separate Wi-Fi and mobile quality, resume behavior, seek intervals, and autoplay.
  • Set preferred audio and subtitle languages, subtitle style, and remembered series choices.
  • Manage download network behavior with consistently sized, better-spaced settings cards.

v0.12.0

May 20, 2026

Clearer navigation & calmer Home

Improved back behavior across Home, Library, Discover, and Requests, plus a calmer Home spotlight.

Clearer navigationCalmer HomeLocalized onboardingApp Lock recovery
  • Navigate Home, Library, Discover, and Requests with clearer back behavior.
  • Enjoy a calmer Home spotlight and content that stays clear of navigation.
  • Set up and manage Jellyfin and Seerr with cleaner, fully localized screens.
  • Watch in immersive playback with stronger accessibility and App Lock recovery.
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