Interface language - Menu and button text
Metadata language - Movie/show descriptions
Multiple languages supported including English, Spanish, French, German, and others

Dashboard Customization

Dashboard Customization:

Home sections - Choose which sections appear on homepage
Recently added count - Control how many items to show
Continue watching - Enable/disable this section
Library views - Customize how libraries are displayed

Playback Settings

Default Video Quality

Set your preferred streaming quality:

Available Quality Options:

Auto - Adjusts based on connection (recommended)
Original - Highest quality, no transcoding
Various Mbps options - Wide range from 720 Kbps to 200 Mbps
Custom bitrate - Advanced users

Recommendation: Start with Auto or 8 Mbps and adjust based on performance

Audio Preferences

Audio Preferences:

Default audio language - Preferred language for content
Audio normalization - Consistent volume levels
Surround sound - 5.1, stereo preferences
Audio codec preferences (advanced)

Subtitle Settings

Subtitle Settings:

Default subtitle language - Auto-enable preferred language
Subtitle appearance:
- Font size (small, medium, large)
- Font color (white, yellow, etc.)
- Background (transparent, black box)
- Position (bottom, top)

Playback Behavior

Playback settings showing auto-play and resume options

Customizable Playback Options:

Auto-play next episode - Continue series automatically
Skip intro/credits - If supported by content
Remember playback position - Resume where you left off
Playback speed - Default speed settings

Profile & Account Settings

Personal Information

Standard Jellyfin Profile Options:

Display name - How your name appears in SeaFin
Password change - Update your login password
User preferences - Personal viewing settings
Account information - Basic profile details

Privacy Settings

Standard Jellyfin Privacy Options:

Viewing history - Enable/disable watch history tracking
Activity logging - Control what gets logged
Personal data - Manage stored preferences
Session management - Control active device sessions

Advanced Settings

Transcoding Preferences

Standard Jellyfin Transcoding Options:

Hardware acceleration - Use GPU for better performance (if supported)
Transcoding quality - Balance between quality and performance
Codec preferences - Video and audio codec settings
Bandwidth management - Optimize for connection speed

Network Settings

Standard Jellyfin Network Options:

Bandwidth limiting - Restrict maximum usage
Connection timeout - How long to wait for streams
Buffer settings - How much to pre-load
Remote access - Enable/disable external connections
Local network detection - Optimize for local vs remote streaming

Developer/Debug Options

Available Debug Features:

Enable debug logging - For troubleshooting
Show technical info - Display codec information during playback
Performance metrics - Show streaming stats and bandwidth usage
Console logging - Advanced debugging for developers
Network diagnostics - Connection quality information

Mobile App Settings

App-Specific Settings

Mobile App Unique Features:

Download quality - For offline content (if supported by server)
Cellular streaming - Allow/restrict mobile data usage
Background playback - Continue audio when app minimized
Push notifications - New content alerts
Picture-in-picture - Watch while using other apps
Lock screen controls - Media controls on lock screen

Mobile Optimization

Mobile-Specific Features:

Battery saving mode - Reduce quality to save power
Data usage alerts - Monitor cellular consumption
Auto-download - Automatically cache content on WiFi
Sleep timer - Auto-stop after time period
Adaptive streaming - Adjust quality based on connection
Gesture controls - Swipe for volume/brightness

TV App Settings

TV-Specific Options

TV App Features:

Remote control - Button mapping preferences
Screen saver - Idle behavior and timeout settings
Audio output - TV speakers vs external systems
Display calibration - Color/brightness adjustments
Large text mode - Better readability from distance
Navigation sounds - Audio feedback for remote actions

Recommended Settings for New Users

Basic Setup (Start Here)

Theme: Choose Dark or Light based on preference
Quality: Set to Auto or 8 Mbps
Subtitles: Set your preferred language (or None)
Audio: Set your preferred language
Auto-play: Enable/disable next episode auto-play

Performance Optimization

For Slow Internet (Under 10 Mbps):

Quality: 4 Mbps or Auto
Hardware acceleration: Enabled (if available)
Disable auto-play - Reduce bandwidth usage
Lower buffer size - Faster startup times

For Fast Internet (25+ Mbps):

Quality: Original or 20 Mbps
All features enabled
Direct Play enabled - Skip transcoding when possible
Higher buffer settings - Smoother playback

Accessibility Settings

Accessibility Features:

Large text - Bigger fonts for easier reading
High contrast - Better visibility for visual impairments
Subtitle customization - Larger, more visible subtitles
Audio descriptions - If supported by content
Keyboard navigation - Full keyboard support
Screen reader compatibility - Works with assistive technologies

Settings by Use Case

Family Viewing

Family-Friendly Features:

User profiles - Separate viewing histories and preferences
Parental ratings - Content filtering by age ratings
Library access control - Restrict certain libraries per user
Viewing restrictions - Time-based access controls (admin-set)
Kids mode - Simplified interface for children

Power User Setup

Advanced User Features:

Direct play - Avoid transcoding when possible
Custom quality profiles - Fine-tuned bitrate settings
Advanced audio - Surround sound, high bitrate codecs
Debug information - Technical details visible during playback
Hardware acceleration - GPU transcoding preferences
Codec preferences - Prioritize specific video/audio formats

Mobile-First Users

Cellular restrictions - WiFi-only streaming
Download preferences - Offline content settings
Battery optimization - Lower quality for longer life
Offline mode - Download content for offline viewing
Auto-sync - Keep downloaded content updated

Troubleshooting Settings Issues

Settings Not Saving

Refresh page after making changes
Clear browser cache if using web
Update app if using mobile/TV app
Check internet connection during save
Try different browser - Some browsers have caching issues

Performance Issues After Changes

Reset to defaults - Start over with settings
Lower quality settings - Reduce resource usage
Disable hardware acceleration - If causing problems
Restart the app - Clear temporary settings conflicts

Missing Settings Options

Update app/browser - Newer versions have more features
Check device compatibility - Some features device-specific
Admin restrictions - Some settings may be server-controlled
Server version differences - Older servers may lack newer features
Client app limitations - Some platforms have fewer options

Settings Backup & Sync

Cross-Device Sync

Settings Sync Behavior:

Server-side settings - Playback preferences, language, quality sync automatically
Client-specific settings - Theme, interface options may be device-local
Viewing history - Syncs across all devices
Resume positions - Continue watching from any device

Resetting Settings

Reset Options:

Settings page reset - Look for "Reset to Defaults" in settings
Clear app data (mobile) - Android: Settings > Apps > Jellyfin > Storage
Browser cache clear (web) - Clear site data for Jellyfin
Reinstall app - Complete fresh start

Privacy & Data

What SeaFin Tracks

Standard Jellyfin Data Collection:

Viewing history - What you watch and when (can be disabled)
Playback positions - Resume points for continuing content
Quality preferences - Your typical settings for optimization
Device information - For transcoding and compatibility
Session data - Active connections and streaming info

Controlling Your Data

Privacy Controls:

Disable activity tracking - Turn off viewing history in settings
Clear viewing history - Remove past watch data
Session management - View and disconnect active devices
Account deletion - Contact admin to remove all data
Data export - May require admin assistance

Next Steps

Now that you've customized your settings:

Test your setup → - Make sure everything works
Set up other devices → - Apply settings everywhere
Explore advanced features → - Use your optimized setup
Troubleshoot issues → - If settings cause problems

Access settings: Username menu → Settings
Change theme: Settings → Display → Theme
Adjust quality: Settings → Playback → Quality
Subtitle preferences: Settings → Playback → Subtitles
Reset settings: Settings → Advanced → Reset to defaults

Force refresh: Clear cache and reload
Check server status: Settings → Dashboard (if available)
View active sessions: Settings → Devices

Pro Tips

Optimization Tips

Match quality to your internet speed - Don't exceed your bandwidth
Use hardware acceleration - If your device supports it
Test settings changes with actual content
Keep a note of settings that work well
Adjust based on time of day/network conditions
Different settings for different devices

Maintenance

Review settings monthly - Optimize based on usage
Update apps regularly - New features and improvements
Monitor data usage - Especially on mobile devices
Update server and clients - Keep everything current
Clear cache if performance degrades

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