Mobile Setup Guide

Get SeaFin working perfectly on your phone or tablet. This guide covers installation, setup, and mobile-specific features.

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Download the Right App

Step-by-Step Setup

Initial Installation

1. Download and install the app from your device's app store
2. Open the Jellyfin app for the first time
3. Grant permissions when prompted:
   • Storage access - For downloads and cache
   • Storage access (for downloads)
   • Network access (for streaming)
   • Notifications (for alerts)

Server Connection

Initial connection screen:

Mobile app server connection screen showing server address field

1. Server discovery screen appears
2. Enter server manually:
   • Server Address: https://fin.hub22.uk
   • Ensure exact spelling - copy/paste recommended
3. Click "Connect" or "Next"
4. Wait for connection - may take 10-30 seconds

Login Process

Mobile app login screen with username and password fields

1. Login screen appears after successful connection
2. Enter credentials:
   • Username: From your SeaFin invitation email
   • Password: The password you created
3. Click "Sign In"
4. First-time setup may take a moment

Mobile Interface Overview

Navigation Layout

Mobile App Navigation:

Bottom Navigation Bar:

• Home - Dashboard with continue watching, recent additions
• Libraries - Browse movies, TV shows, etc.
• Search - Find specific content
• Downloads - Offline content (if supported)
• More/Settings - User menu and preferences

Top Bar Elements:

• Library title or current section
• Search icon
• User profile/settings access

Dashboard Features

Mobile Dashboard Features:

• Continue Watching - Resume content across devices
• Recently Added - Latest content
• Recommended - Suggested content (if available)
• Quick library access - Jump to Movies, TV Shows

Mobile-Specific Features

Important: No Device Downloads Available

SeaFin is streaming-only - content cannot be downloaded to your device. The "Downloads" library refers to server-side content, not device downloads.

Mobile Data Management

Mobile Data Management:

Cellular Data Settings:

• Use like Netflix - Stream on cellular as you normally would
• Monitor your data plan - Streaming uses data like any video service
• Auto quality helps - System will adjust for slower cellular connections
• WiFi recommended - For highest quality and no data usage

Background Playback

Background Playback (for audio content):

• Audio continues when app minimized

Casting to TV Devices

Google Cast / Chromecast Support: SeaFin supports casting to compatible TV devices for big-screen viewing.

Finding the Cast Icon:

• Location: Top-right corner of the app, next to your profile icon
• Appearance: Cast icon (rectangle with WiFi-like symbol)
• Visibility: Only appears when compatible devices are detected

How to Cast:

1. Ensure devices are connected to the same WiFi network
2. Open SeaFin mobile app and find content to watch
3. Tap the cast icon in the top-right corner
4. Select your TV device from the list (Chromecast, Google TV, etc.)
5. Start playing content - it will appear on your TV
6. Use your phone as a remote control

Compatible Devices:

• Chromecast (all generations)
• Google TV / Android TV devices
• Smart TVs with built-in Chromecast
• Other Cast-compatible streaming devices

Casting Controls:

• Play/Pause - Control from your phone
• Volume - Adjust TV volume from phone
• Seek - Scrub through content on phone
• Stop casting - Tap cast icon and select "Stop casting"

Casting Tips:

• Control from lock screen - Play/pause, skip
• Notification controls - Media controls in notifications
• Battery optimization - May need to disable for app

Mobile Optimization Settings

Video Quality for Mobile

Recommended Settings:

• All connections: Start with Auto quality
• If lagging: Lower incrementally using settings
• Cellular: Treat like Netflix - monitor your data usage

Quality range: 720 Kbps up to 200 Mbps available

• Auto - Recommended, system chooses best option
• Original - Highest quality available
• Manual selection - Choose specific bitrate if needed
• Incremental adjustment - Lower step-by-step if issues occur

Battery Optimization

Power Saving Tips:

• Lower brightness while watching
• Use WiFi instead of cellular when possible
• Close other apps while streaming
• Battery optimization - May need to disable for background playback
• Enable battery saver mode in app (if available)

Storage Management

Storage Management:

• Cache management - Temporary files for smoother playback
• Download storage - Offline content location
• Clear cache - Free up space when needed
• Storage location - Internal vs SD card options

Troubleshooting Mobile Issues

Connection Problems

App won't connect to server:

1. Check server address - Must be exactly https://fin.hub22.uk
2. Verify internet connection - Try other apps
3. Restart app - Close completely and reopen
4. Try web browser - Test if server is accessible
5. Check firewall/VPN - May block connection

Frequent disconnections:

• Switch to WiFi - More stable than cellular
• Check signal strength - Move closer to router
• Restart router - Network connectivity issues
• Check app permissions - Ensure network access allowed

Playback Issues

Videos won't start:

1. Lower quality - Try 2-4 Mbps setting
2. Try duplicate version - Different library
3. Clear app cache - Free up temporary files
4. Restart app - Fresh start
5. Update app - Latest version from app store

Buffering/stuttering:

• Reduce quality immediately
• Close other apps - Free up memory/bandwidth
• Use WiFi instead of cellular
• Switch to WiFi - More stable than cellular

Audio/Video Issues

No audio:

1. Check device volume - Both media and ringer
2. Try different content - Test if content-specific
3. Check audio track - Switch to different track
4. Restart app - Clear audio issues

Audio/video out of sync:

• Pause and resume - Often fixes sync
• Try different quality - Some qualities sync better
• Try duplicate version - Different source

Mobile App Settings

Accessing App Settings

Accessing App Settings:

1. Tap "More" or "Settings" in bottom navigation
2. Or tap profile icon in top right
3. Select "Settings" or "Preferences"

Key Mobile Settings

Key Mobile Settings:

Streaming Settings:

• Video quality - Default streaming quality
• Cellular streaming - Allow/restrict mobile data
• Auto-play next - Continue episodes automatically

Download Settings (if supported):

• Download quality - Quality for offline content
• Download location - Internal storage vs SD card
• WiFi only downloads - Prevent cellular downloads

Interface Settings:

• Theme - Dark/light mode
• Orientation lock - Portrait/landscape preferences
• Notifications - New content alerts

Device-Specific Tips

iPhone/iPad Specific

iOS Features:

• AirPlay support - Stream to Apple TV
• Picture-in-Picture - Watch while using other apps (if supported)
• Siri integration - Voice control (if available)
• Control Center - Media controls

Android Specific

Android Features:

• Chromecast support - Cast to TV
• Android Auto - Car integration (audio content)
• Notification controls - Rich media notifications
• Background restrictions - Battery optimization settings

Tablet Considerations

Tablet Considerations:

• Landscape mode - Better for video viewing
• Larger interface - More content visible
• Split-screen - Use with other apps (Android)
• External keyboard - If connected

Advanced Mobile Features

Advanced Mobile Features

Casting/Streaming:

• Chromecast - Cast to TV
• AirPlay - Stream to Apple devices
• DLNA - Stream to compatible devices

External Controls:

• Bluetooth headphones - Media controls
• Car integration - Android Auto/CarPlay
• Smart watch - Control playback (if supported)

Mobile Security

App Security Features

App Security Features:

• Login timeout - Auto-logout after inactivity
• Biometric login - Fingerprint/face unlock
• Secure connections - HTTPS encryption
• Certificate validation - Server verification

Privacy Considerations

Privacy Considerations:

• Viewing history - Enable/disable tracking
• Location services - If app requests location
• Analytics - Usage data sharing preferences

Getting Help

Built-in Help

Built-in Help:

• Help section - In app settings
• FAQ - Common questions
• Contact support - Direct from app

External Support

• Report issues: rqst.fin.hub22.uk
• Check documentation: This guide and others
• Update app: Regular updates fix issues
• Community forums: Jellyfin community (if applicable)

Next Steps

Your mobile device is now set up! Next:

1. Learn the interface → - Master mobile navigation
2. Start watching content → - Test your setup
3. Set up other devices → - TV and desktop access
4. Optimize settings → - Customize experience

Mobile Quick Reference

Server address: https://fin.hub22.uk
Recommended quality: 8 Mbps (WiFi), 2-4 Mbps (cellular)
Troubleshooting: Lower quality first, try duplicates
Report issues: rqst.fin.hub22.uk
Update apps: Check app store regularly

Mobile Tips:

Enjoy SeaFin on your mobile device! 📱🎬