How to Stream Movies from Jellyfin on Your Chromebook Using Delfin

If you’re a Jellyfin Media server user looking to enjoy your movie collection on a Chromebook, Delfin is the perfect solution for you. This elegantly designed Linux media application simplifies the process of streaming content from your Jellyfin server. In this article, we’ll guide you through setting up Delfin on your Chromebook with clear and concise steps.

Enabling Linux on Your Chromebook

Before diving into the installation of Delfin, you’ll need to enable the Linux development environment on your Chromebook. This will allow the smooth operation of Linux applications like Delfin.

1. Access Chrome OS Settings: Click on the clock icon in the bottom-right corner to open the quick settings panel. Then, click the gear icon to access the Settings menu.

2. Locate Advanced Settings: Scroll down and expand the “Advanced” section.

3. Select Developers: Under “Advanced,” find and click on “Developers” to access developer options.

4. Enable Linux: In the “Developers” section, look for “Linux development environment” and click the “Turn on” button. This process will download Debian Linux into a container on your Chromebook and set up a terminal application.

5. Terminal Access: Once the download is complete, the Chrome OS terminal app will launch automatically. You’ll see “Penguin” as your terminal access point. To ensure your Debian container is updated, run the following commands:

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt upgrade -y

With Linux enabled and updated, your Chromebook is ready for Delfin installation.

Installing Delfin on Chrome OS

Delfin is distributed as a Flatpak application, so you’ll get it through the Flathub app store. Follow these steps to install Delfin:

1. Open the Terminal: Begin by launching the terminal app on your Chromebook.

2. Install Flatpak: The first step is to install the Flatpak package manager. Execute the command below in the terminal:

   sudo apt install flatpak

3. Add Flathub Repository: After Flatpak is installed, you’ll need to enable the Flathub app store to access various applications, including Delfin. Use the command:

   flatpak --user remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://dl.flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

4. Install Delfin: With Flathub set up, you can proceed to install Delfin using the following command:

   flatpak install flathub cafe.avery.Delfin

5. Launching Delfin: Once installed, you can run Delfin from the “Linux apps” section in your Chrome OS app menu. Alternatively, you can start it via the terminal with:

   flatpak run cafe.avery.Delfin

Connecting Delfin to Your Jellyfin Server

After successfully launching the Delfin app, you’ll need to connect it to your Jellyfin server:

1. Add Server: Click on the “Add a server” button in Delfin.

2. Enter Details: In the pop-up window, input your Jellyfin server URL and assign it a name. Remember, Jellyfin server URLs typically end with port 8096 and should look like this:

   http://JELLYFIN_SERVER_HOSTNAME_OR_LOCAL_IP:8096

3. Select Server: After adding your Jellyfin server, choose it from the “Select a server” dropdown menu.

4. Sign In: Click on the “Add an account” button to sign into your Jellyfin account. Enter your username and password, and click “Sign in.”

Upon successful login, you will have access to all your movies and shows available on your Jellyfin server. Simply select what you want to watch, and enjoy streaming on your Chromebook!

Conclusion

With Delfin, integrating Jellyfin into your Chromebook’s entertainment repertoire is straightforward. This powerful tool not only enhances your media playback experience but also allows for seamless access to your favorite movies. Embrace the vibrant world of media streaming with your newly set-up Jellyfin server on Chromebooks. Happy watching!