Chewy

Interesting, maybe they check whether it’s a domain/remote IP on the client side to prevent usage of a reverse proxy.

didn’t have to

Now you do have to, unless you pay for Plex and its convenience.

Yes, after I set up the server properly (reverse proxy). With this change the same setup on the server side is necessary for remote streaming with free Plex.

My mum puts in the domain, username and password and starts streaming.

I don’t think Jellyfins focus is currently to support irregular naming schemes. Naming media correctly with a proper scheme is the way to go.

Just so you know I wouldn’t hold my breath.

Yes. There’s AudioBookShelf for audio books.

Roku is also a thing in Europe.

Though I also gave up trying to set up Tailscale for people and just exposed Jellyfin (behind a reverse proxy).

“Good luck setting up remote streaming with free Plex.”

Yes, Jellyfin does not forward ports for you. Same as free Plex. With this change both are the same difficulty to set up for free, the only difference is with Plex there’s a shortcut: Buy Plex.

Jellyfin does not host anything. With this change free Plex users behind a reverse proxy (or VPN) and Jellyfin users behind a reverse proxy (or VPN) work the same for remote access.

The only difference is that Plex no longer provides expensive services for free, while Jellyfin never provided them.