APPLE TV · SWIFTFIN

Start watching.

Use the free, official Jellyfin video app for Apple TV.

Use the Jellyfin username and password from Cruv. Need an account? Ask Cruv on Discord (active members).

1 Install Swiftfin

Open the Apple TV App Store, search for Swiftfin, and install it.

Open Swiftfin and choose Connect, or Add server if you already have another server saved. Enter the address below in URL, then choose Connect.

COPY THIS SERVER ADDRESS

https://jellyfin.blackbeardsvault.com

Keep the s in https:// — copy the whole address exactly.

Enter your Jellyfin Username and Password, then choose Sign in.

Your username is case-sensitive. Match the capital and lowercase letters exactly as Cruv sent them. Use your Jellyfin username, not your email.

You’re ready to watch.

Choose a movie or episode and press Play.

Try Moonfin instead — free alternative

Moonfin is a strong alternative for this Apple TV. Try it if you prefer its layout or the recommended app struggles with a particular title. It uses the same Jellyfin account.

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Install and open Moonfin.
Choose Add Server. Enter the address below in Server Address, then choose Connect.
COPY THIS SERVER ADDRESS
https://jellyfin.blackbeardsvault.com
Keep the s in https:// — copy the whole address exactly.
If you see Who’s watching?, choose your profile or Add User. If a sign-in code appears, choose Password. Enter your Jellyfin username if asked, then your password, and choose Sign In.
Your username is case-sensitive. Match the capital and lowercase letters exactly as Cruv sent them. Use your Jellyfin username, not your email.
Choose Skip setup if asked about appearance, then choose a title and press Play.

Moonfin’s extra server features are optional for normal viewing. Moonfin’s setup instructions.

Help when you need it

Use another device to sign in

Use this only when the app you are setting up shows a Quick Connect code.

Keep that code visible on the new device.
On a phone or computer, open Blackbeard’s Vault Jellyfin. If typing the address, keep the s in https://. Sign in with your Jellyfin username and password. Usernames are case-sensitive; match the capital and lowercase letters exactly.
Open your user/profile menu, choose Quick Connect, enter the new device’s code, and confirm.

If Quick Connect is unavailable, use the app’s username and password sign-in. A local app PIN is separate from your Jellyfin password.

Something not working?

Can’t connect? Check the s in https:// and copy the full address again. Don’t add a port number.
Can’t sign in? Match every capital and lowercase letter in your username. Use your Jellyfin account, not your email or an Emby login. Remove accidental spaces.
Video or sound problem? Update the app, reopen it, and try another title. The Moonfin alternative is another option.

Still stuck? Message @Captain Cruv on Discord. Include your device, app, and the exact error or a picture. Never send your password.

Can I download on Apple TV?

No. Use an approved phone, tablet, or computer for offline downloads. Download instructions.

Why this app? Details and sources

Swiftfin is the free official Jellyfin video app for Apple devices. Its recent Apple TV overhaul and follow-up fixes deserve more weight than complaints about older versions. It uses your existing Jellyfin account for normal viewing without an extra server plugin. Moonfin remains a strong free alternative if its layout or playback suits your device better.

Swiftfin on the App Store · Swiftfin release · Reports after the TV update · Moonfin Apple app

Reviewed 19 October 2026. Recommendations weigh user reports, current fixes, maintenance history, and installation effort. Reports are not a benchmark on every device.

1 Install Swiftfin

2 Add Blackbeard’s Vault

3 Sign in

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