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📺 Android TV & Google TV sign-in (Jellyfin)

ANDROID TV OR· GOOGLE TV · MOONFINWHOLPHIN

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InstallUse theWholphin freefor app,a addstraightforward Blackbeard’sTV Vault, and sign in.experience.

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

1 Install MoonfinWholphin

On your TV, openOpen Google Play, on your TV, search for MoonfinWholphin, and install it.

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2 Add Blackbeard’s Vault

Open MoonfinWholphin and choose Add Server → Enter server address. In Enter Server AddressIP or URL, enter the address below, then choose ConnectSubmit.

COPY THIS SERVER ADDRESS

https://jellyfin.blackbeardsvault.com

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

3 Sign in

If you see Who’s watching?, choose your profile orChoose Add User.

 If you see a sign-in code,code appears, choose PasswordUse username/password. Enter your JellyfinUsername usernameand if asked,Password, then your password. Choosechoose Sign InLogin.

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 Skip setup if Moonfin asks about appearance. Pick a movie or episode and press Play.

Try Moonfin instead — free alternative

WantMoonfin tois downloada strong alternative for this TV. Try it if you prefer its layout or the recommended app struggles with a trip?particular title. It uses the same Jellyfin account.

Get Moonfin →
  1. Install and open Moonfin
    Ask.
  2. 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.

  3. 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 forsent downloadthem. accessUse your Jellyfin username, not your email.

    Choose Skip setup if asked about appearance, then choose a title and waitpress Play.

Moonfin’s extra server features are optional for approvalnormal first. Then followviewing. DownloadingMoonfin’s Mediasetup instructions.

Help when you need it

Use another device to sign in

QuickUse Connectthis letsonly an already signed-in phone or computer approvewhen the deviceapp you’reyou are setting up. Use it when your appup shows a Quick Connect code.

  1. Keep thethat code visible on the new device.
  2. On a phone or computer, open Blackbeard’s Vault Jellyfin and sign in to the same Jellyfin account.. 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.
  3. 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 on the new device.in. A local app PIN is aseparate differentfrom optionalyour setting.Jellyfin password.

Something not working?
  • Can’t connect? Check the s in https:// and copy the full server 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? Close and reopenUpdate the app, checkreopen for an update,it, and try another title. The Moonfin alternative is another option.

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

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Get Jellyfin →
  1. Open Jellyfin, choose Enter server address, enter the address below, then choose Connect.

    InstallCOPY THIS SERVER ADDRESS

    https://jellyfin.blackbeardsvault.com

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

  2. Choose Add account if shown, then Use a password. Enter your Username and Password and choose Sign in.

    Your username is case-sensitive. Match the capital and lowercase letters exactly as Cruv sent them. Use your Jellyfin forusername, Android TV from Google Play. Add the same server address and sign in withnot your Jellyfin account. Quick Connect may also be offered.email.

    Official Jellyfin apps

Appearance,Why subtitles,this andapp? shared devices

Choose Skip setup to start with the default appearance. You can change it later. Choose your audio and subtitle languages during setup, or under Settings → Playback & SyncPlay.

On a shared device, review Settings → Account & Security → Auto Login. An optional local app PIN is separate from your Jellyfin password.

Picture or sound settings

Start with the default player settings. For a soundbar or receiver, Settings → Playback & SyncPlay → Audio Preferences → Passthrough can normally stay on Auto. HDR, subtitles, and surround sound depend on your TV and audio equipment.

App detailsDetails and sources

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The current Moonfin TV app supports Android TV 7 or later, including compatible NVIDIA Shield and Chromecast with Google TV devices.available.

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