Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
You don't need a Netflix or Plex Pass subscription to have your own streaming service — Jellyfin is free, open-source, and runs on a PC you already own. In this video, I walk through the entire Windows installation, from download to streaming your first movie.
Key takeaways:
Jellyfin is a free, open-source media server with no subscription or licensing fees
Full walkthrough: choosing the right installer (AMD64 vs. ARM64), the setup wizard, and first-run configuration
How to set up a media library, metadata downloaders, and poster artwork so your collection looks clean
Enabling remote access so you can stream to your phone, TV, or any device outside your home network
Adding new content is as simple as dropping a file into a folder — Jellyfin detects it automatically
⚠️ Content note: only add media you own or that's legally free to use (public domain / Creative Commons).
Links:
🔗 Jellyfin download: jellyfin.org/downloads/windows
🔗 Download Legal movies: youtu.be/3Cv-hE3b0QY
🔗 Jellyfin Google TV: youtu.be/_93mxuIXVok
🔗 Jellyfin Android Phone: youtu.be/ILeTIqfBxaU
#Jellyfin #MediaServer #SelfHosted #HomeServer #FreeStreaming
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Time Stamps
00:00 - Intro: What Is Jellyfin?
00:16 - Downloading Jellyfin for Windows
00:41 - Choosing Your Installer (AMD64 vs. ARM64)
01:08 - Running the Setup Wizard
01:22 - Selecting Your Media & Install Folders
01:48 - Installing & Launching Jellyfin
02:09 - Naming Your Server & Creating an Account
02:34 - Setting Up Your First Media Library
03:07 - Library Settings & Metadata Sources
04:08 - Downloading Poster Artwork 04:44 - Enabling Remote Access 05:08 - First Sign-In
05:26 - Adding Movies to Your Library
05:58 - Where to Find Free, Legal Movies
06:25 - Installing Client Apps & Streaming
06:51 - Wrap-Up & Subscribe
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Helpful Links
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Connect with Me
▶ Email: youtube@geekrar.com
▶ Blog: geekrar.com
▶ Twitter: twitter.com/Geekrar
My Other Channels
🎬 @GEEKrarGuides
🎬 @CryptoJar
You don't need a Netflix or Plex Pass subscription to have your own streaming service — Jellyfin is free, open-source, and runs on a PC you already own. In this video, I walk through the entire Windows installation, from download to streaming your first movie.
Key takeaways:
Jellyfin is a free, open-source media server with no subscription or licensing fees
Full walkthrough: choosing the right installer (AMD64 vs. ARM64), the setup wizard, and first-run configuration
How to set up a media library, metadata downloaders, and poster artwork so your collection looks clean
Enabling remote access so you can stream to your phone, TV, or any device outside your home network
Adding new content is as simple as dropping a file into a folder — Jellyfin detects it automatically
⚠️ Content note: only add media you own or that's legally free to use (public domain / Creative Commons).
Links:
🔗 Jellyfin download: jellyfin.org/downloads/windows
🔗 Download Legal movies: youtu.be/3Cv-hE3b0QY
🔗 Jellyfin Google TV: youtu.be/_93mxuIXVok
🔗 Jellyfin Android Phone: youtu.be/ILeTIqfBxaU
#Jellyfin #MediaServer #SelfHosted #HomeServer #FreeStreaming
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Time Stamps
00:00 - Intro: What Is Jellyfin?
00:16 - Downloading Jellyfin for Windows
00:41 - Choosing Your Installer (AMD64 vs. ARM64)
01:08 - Running the Setup Wizard
01:22 - Selecting Your Media & Install Folders
01:48 - Installing & Launching Jellyfin
02:09 - Naming Your Server & Creating an Account
02:34 - Setting Up Your First Media Library
03:07 - Library Settings & Metadata Sources
04:08 - Downloading Poster Artwork 04:44 - Enabling Remote Access 05:08 - First Sign-In
05:26 - Adding Movies to Your Library
05:58 - Where to Find Free, Legal Movies
06:25 - Installing Client Apps & Streaming
06:51 - Wrap-Up & Subscribe
===============================
Helpful Links
===============================
Connect with Me
▶ Email: youtube@geekrar.com
▶ Blog: geekrar.com
▶ Twitter: twitter.com/Geekrar
My Other Channels
🎬 @GEEKrarGuides
🎬 @CryptoJar
