Server Connection ¶

To begin using Neptune, connect to a supported media server. The server can be hosted locally on the same network or remotely on a different network.

Neptune is backend-agnostic, with one shared experience across server platforms. Jellyfin is supported today; Plex and Emby are planned, with additional backends to be determined.

Auto-Discovery ¶

Neptune automatically scans your local network for supported servers.

Requirements:

• Your client and media server have to be on the same network
• For Jellyfin, network discovery needs to be enabled in the server settings

Manual Setup ¶

For remote servers or when auto-discovery doesn't find your server:

1. Select Manual Setup
2. Enter the server address (for example, media.example.com or 192.168.1.100:8096)
3. Press Connect

Multiple Addresses ¶

A server can have more than one saved address (for example, a local address for home and a domain for remote access). Manage them later under that backend's section in Settings > Change URL. With today's Jellyfin backend, this is Settings > Jellyfin > Change URL. You can add addresses, reorder them, and switch between them without signing in again.

Troubleshooting ¶

No servers found:

• Verify your media server is running
• Ensure both devices are on the same network
• Try manual entry instead

Connection fails:

• Verify the server URL is correct
• Check firewall settings on your server
• Ensure the port is accessible