@StarboardOtter i had tryed with debian12,you need download the jellyfin client app, then add your server's ip or domain ,chose the quality as low, like this,it worked
here is the link for jellyfin client app https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-media-player/releases .
In general, the Jellyfin client app works by utilizing your client device's GPU for transcoding when your client device's GPU is supported (direct play).
Otherwise, it uses your server device for transcoding.
Sorry, my English is not very good. I hope this helps.