Sonarr

Although often described as a media server, the truth is that Sonarr is a smart app that collaborates with various streaming services to simplify finding and downloading TV shows. In a way, it acts like a virtual assistant whose task is to keep an eye out for new episodes and automatically grab them once they are uploaded.

Following a quick setup, you can access the app via your favorite browser using this address: http://localhost:8989/. While it doesn’t require very complex configuration, you should take the time and select your favorite Usenet sources where you typically grab your TV shows.

Logging in or creating accounts for these sources is mandatory, but you will only do it once, and you are set to go. From now, the tool automatically queries your specified sources and downloads the new releases as soon as they are released. You have full control over how the files are named and organized on your PC. Moreover, the program makes managing multiple TV shows convenient, as you can organize them into categories or specify priority download files.

By far the most appreciated feature of the application is that it enables you to configure the quality the files should have to be downloaded. The app packs a calendar where you can check out the upcoming releases and plan your viewing accordingly.

What this means is that you specify an HD preference for your TV shows, then it will solely look for files that meet this criterion, while skipping the rest. In case you don’t specify anything regarding the quality, then the app accounts for all files related to the new releases. However, as you probably guessed, it will prioritize higher-quality released before downloading.

Sonarr collaborates with various indexing websites as well as torrent networks and newsgroups, meaning everything that enters the category of Usenet. Overall, it can streamline the entire process of searching and grabbing media content from the aforementioned sources.