{
  "id": 17243910,
  "title": "My Jellyfin server now has a 24/7 weather channel, and it's pure 90s nostalgia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/my-jellyfin-server-now-has-a-24-7-weather-channel-and-its-pure-90s",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-30T15:30:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "XDA Developers",
    "slug": "xda-developers",
    "url": "https://www.xda-developers.com/my-jellyfin-server-now-has-a-247-weather-channel-pure-90s-nostalgia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nostalgia for the 80s and 90s weather channels, with their simple interfaces and smooth jazz background music, inspired a user to recreate that experience on their Jellyfin server. After using Docker to set up a container for WeatherStar 4000+, the user was able to access the station independently of Jellyfin, thanks to its standalone functionality. WeatherStar 4000+ features customizable slides, multiple display speeds, and the option for Kiosk mode. To broadcast the feed, the user copied the permalink from the Share tab in settings and edited the docker-compose.yaml file. Once the stream was active, the user added WeatherStar 4000+ to their Jellyfin server through the Live TV settings. The channel provides up-to-date weather information without the distractions of news and talking heads, offering a simple, retro display that transports users back to childhood.",
  "summary": "WeatherStar 4000+ is the perfect channel for ambient noise.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}