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Install Jellyfin 10.5.5 on QNAP NAS with GPU Hardware Acceleration

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Jellyfin is an open-source media player that supports multiple platforms. While it does not natively support QNAP (QNAP) out of the box, community members have created custom QNAP packages that integrate common graphics drivers for easier installation.

Installation Requirements

  • Requires an x86 or x64 platform; ARM is not supported.
  • QTS version must be greater than 4.3.6.

Features of This Version

  • Built based on the official Jellyfin version 10.5.5.
  • Includes Intel integrated GPU decoding and transcoding support for Celeron series CPUs like J1900, J3400, and J5400. It also supports AMD i3, i5, and i7 processors.

Installation Method

Download the package from the link above, extract it on your local machine, and locate the jellyfin_10.5.5.0_x86_64.qpkg file. Then, open the QNAP QTS desktop, go to AppCenter, and select Manual Installation to choose the jellyfin_10.5.5.0_x86_64.qpkg file as shown below.

After the package is installed, click the Jellyfin icon on the QTS desktop to complete the initialization according to the on-screen prompts, or directly access http://NAS_IP:8096.

Enable Hardware Acceleration

Open the Jellyfin Console, navigate to Server > Playback, and enable hardware acceleration following the settings shown below.

Comparison Test

Without hardware acceleration enabled, CPU usage can exceed 90%.

After enabling hardware acceleration, there is a significant improvement, with CPU usage dropping to around 30%.

Conclusion

The package above has been tested and works correctly on the TS-453B mini. Other models should be tested individually. If you are using an NVIDIA graphics card, please refer to: http://www.nasyun.com/thread-71295-1-1.html.

Here is a screenshot of my Jellyfin poster view; it looks quite comfortable. ^_^

Disclaimer: Since this is a third-party package, please use it at your own discretion. The author is not responsible for any results or consequences.

This article references content from: Multimedia Management Software Jellyfin 10.5.5.0 Enhanced Version, Supporting Graphics Card Hardware Acceleration