Jellyfin

Atero — Music Client Compatible with Jellyfin

Q: Can I use Android Auto with Jellyfin in Atero?

Free keeps basic Android Auto play, pause, and skip from the active media session. Android Auto browse and additional controls for Jellyfin music require Atero Pro. Pro also includes custom Android Auto home icons.

Browse, stream, and download music from your self-hosted Jellyfin server. Atero connects directly from your device to the library you already run.

What is Jellyfin?

Jellyfin is free, open-source media server software you run on your own hardware. It organizes music, video, and other media from files you own and host — without a subscription catalog or third-party cloud lock-in.

How Atero works with Jellyfin

Add your Jellyfin server in Settings → Music Server Settings with your URL and credentials. Atero syncs your music library locally for fast browsing, then streams or downloads tracks directly from your server. Playback can be reported back to Jellyfin, and supported libraries can supply synced lyrics for Now Playing.

Atero also supports Audiobookshelf, Emby, Navidrome, and OpenSubsonic-compatible servers in the same app — useful if you run more than one library. See the Free vs Pro comparison for multi-server limits.

Supported features with Jellyfin

Music library

Browse artists, albums, and server playlists from your Jellyfin music library with artwork-rich screens.

Offline downloads

Download Jellyfin music for offline listening with Atero Pro. Tracks appear in the unified Downloads hub.

Live lyrics

Live and fullscreen lyrics on Now Playing when your Jellyfin library provides them.

Home discovery

Quick Mix, Hidden Gems, Throwbacks, mix builders, random album, and random artist from your catalog.

In-app radio

Seed stations and radio playback from your Jellyfin library where supported.

Android Auto

Browse and control more of Atero from your car with Pro, including custom home icons.

Playback reporting

Report listening activity back to your Jellyfin server when supported by your configuration.

Server playlists

Browse and play Jellyfin playlists. Create, edit, and sync playlist changes back with Pro.

Cast & scrobble

Chromecast connect and optional ListenBrainz scrobbling alongside Jellyfin playback reporting.

Why use Atero with Jellyfin?

Jellyfin's official apps focus on the full media experience across platforms. Atero is built specifically for daily Android listening — with a phone-first Now Playing screen, unified search across music and other media types you connect, a Downloads hub for offline Jellyfin tracks, and Android Auto integration with Pro.

If you also run Audiobookshelf or a Subsonic-compatible music server, Atero keeps those libraries in one app instead of switching between separate clients.

Frequently asked questions

How do I connect Jellyfin to Atero?

Open Atero, open Settings → Music Server Settings, and add your Jellyfin server URL with your credentials. Atero connects directly from your device to your server.

Does Atero support Jellyfin offline music downloads?

Yes. Offline music downloads from Jellyfin require Atero Pro. Downloaded tracks appear in the unified Downloads hub.

Does Jellyfin lyrics work in Atero?

Yes on supported Jellyfin libraries. Atero shows live lyrics on Now Playing and supports fullscreen lyrics when available from your server.

Can I use Android Auto with Jellyfin in Atero?

Free keeps basic Android Auto play, pause, and skip. Android Auto browse and additional controls for Jellyfin music require Atero Pro. Pro also includes custom Android Auto home icons.

Does Atero report playback to Jellyfin?

Yes. Atero can report playback activity back to your Jellyfin server when supported by your library configuration.

Other supported servers

Atero also connects to these self-hosted platforms: