Check out Kodi with it's jellyfin addon. It adds all the eye candy & intuitive UX the big players have to the client experience, with a ton of customizability. If your computer is linux, it's an easy install. On a TV it needs a separate device...

Worth it if you have a large library though & enjoy cinema a lot.

Not worth it if you primarily value privacy (but it still has added value IMO).

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What type of device is needed for the tv?

"A linux device" was my starting point. A pi 4b worked, but was slow navigating. A minimally beefier NUC does the trick and is ehat I use now. I used an old laptop for a friends setup, and helped set it up on a steamdeck for another friend.

Would Kodi work on one of those Android boxes made for tv? I’m guessing yes

I'd be surprised if it didn't