Sonarr
Automate TV show downloading and organization.
Sonarr is an open-source tool designed to automate TV show downloads. If you’re running a homelab or DIY media setup, Sonarr fits right in as a core part of any automated media pipeline. It integrates smoothly with other ARR apps like Radarr and Prowlarr, making it ideal for anyone looking to optimize media management.
Key Features
Sonarr monitors your TV series and automatically searches for new episodes via indexers or trackers as they become available. With Sonarr, you don’t need to manually check for new content or worry about missing episodes—it does all of this for you. You can configure it to pull from public or private indexers, and it supports custom quality profiles to control download size, resolution, and more.
For instance, you can prioritize specific releases or quality levels, ensuring Sonarr grabs the episodes you want in the format you prefer. It can also handle file renaming and folder organization, so downloaded content fits neatly into your media library without extra effort.
Notifications and Monitoring
Sonarr can notify you via email, push notifications, or other services (like Discord) when new episodes are added or if there are issues in the pipeline. This is useful for keeping tabs on your downloads without constantly checking the app.
Simple UI, Deep Customization
While the user interface is intuitive, Sonarr offers a lot of customization under the hood. Homelab nerds will appreciate the flexibility in configuring retention limits, setting up indexers, or applying filters to downloads. Advanced users can even tweak things like episode renaming conventions or multi-part episode handling.
Integration with Other Tools
Sonarr works best when paired with other apps like Prowlarr (for managing indexers) and Radarr (for movies). Together, they create a complete media automation workflow, reducing manual steps and keeping everything organized.
Sonarr is open-source, regularly updated, and actively supported by the community. Whether you’re managing a small home server or a more elaborate media setup, Sonarr makes TV show automation simple and efficient.