v1.4.1: Fix re-stream issues

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If the start button does not work for re-stream, the default port is already in use, change it in settings.

Changes this version

• Fix all re-stream issues

Changes since major version 1.4.x

• Added re-streaming: If your iptv provider only allows one connection per subscription, re-streaming allows you to stream your iptv channels to friends and family. Stream over LAN, WAN, Wireguard, Zerotier, Tailscale... You can also use it as a way to stream content directly to your TV/phone by using any player/browser
• Completely remade m3u processing, should work for any m3u even if the m3u is completely janky as long as it uses #EXTINFO tags at a minimum. Fixes #103 #118 (and many potential issues)

Screen.Recording.2025-01-22.at.2.22.00.PM.mov

Screen_Recording_20250122_142952_VLC.mp4

Screen_Recording_20250122_142443_mpv.mp4

v1.4.0: Re-streaming, m3u processing overhaul

Thank you for supporting Open TV. Donations of any amount are always welcome.

Changes

• Added re-streaming: If your iptv provider only allows one connection per subscription, re-streaming allows you to stream your iptv channels to friends and family. Stream over LAN, WAN, Wireguard, Zerotier, Tailscale... You can also use it as a way to stream content directly to your TV/phone by using any player/browser
• Completely remade m3u processing, should work for any m3u even if the m3u is completely janky as long as it uses #EXTINFO tags at a minimum. Fixes #103 #118 (and many potential issues)

Screen.Recording.2025-01-22.at.2.22.00.PM.mov

Screen_Recording_20250122_142952_VLC.mp4

Screen_Recording_20250122_142443_mpv.mp4

v1.3.1: Linux hotfix, EPG, Downloads & Keyword Search

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UPDATE 2025-01-21: The .deb had an issue. It has been reuploaded on this release so please re-download and re-install if you're experiencing issues

Same as 1.3.0 but fixed the crash on linux platforms. This update is optional for Windows and Mac as it only changes stuff for Linux.

Changes

• Linux crash fix
• Added keyword based search as a toggleable option (#101)
• Added EPG (#64)
• Added EPG Notifications (#64)
• Added downloads for movies/vods (#100)
• Improved flow and fixed various bugs with hotkeys/tv remotes
• Modified Open TV to appear in the tray now to allow epg notifications
• Fixed a bug where categories would not be filled on refresh except favorites (#106)
• Fixed a bug where categories would not be displayed properly
• Fixed a bug where some series would not work (#86)
• Fixed a bug where filters would not work properly
• Fixed a bug where ignore_ssl was not imported in custom exports

v.1.3.0: EPG, Downloads, Keyword Search & Bug Fixes

Thank you for supporting Open TV. Donations of any amount are always welcome.

Changes

• Added keyword based search as a toggleable option (#101)
• Added EPG (#64)
• Added EPG Notifications (#64)
• Added downloads for movies/vods (#100)
• Improved flow and fixed various bugs with hotkeys/tv remotes
• Modified Open TV to appear in the tray now to allow epg notifications
• Fixed a bug where categories would not be filled on refresh except favorites (#106)
• Fixed a bug where categories would not be displayed properly
• Fixed a bug where some series would not work (#86)
• Fixed a bug where filters would not work properly
• Fixed a bug where ignore_ssl was not imported in custom exports

v1.2.0: Editable sources, refresh on start and bug fixes

Thank you for supporting Open TV. Donations of any amount are always welcome.

Changes

• Added editable sources, removing the need to delete and re-add sources (#72)
• Added an option to refresh all sources on start (#88)
• Fixed bug where series and categories would be empty
• Fixed bug where a failed refresh would delete everything
• Fixed bug where an error message in setup was misaligned
• Improved xtream series to show episodes in order when provider did not order them (#75 partially)
• Improved M3U parsing to allow non-standard M3Us to still be processed (#78, #74)

v1.1.0: The Big Update

Changes

• Add custom sources with custom channels and custom groups (twitch.tv, youtube, any stream works!)
• Share your custom channels with friends with the new .otv .otvp and .otvg formats
• HTTP Referrer, HTTP Origin and HTTP User Agent are now supported for M3U files and custom channels
• TVG-ID usage for channel names can now be toggled off in the setup screen for M3U sources
• Nuke button (delete whole database) added for resolving pesky migration issues
• Mitigations added by default to prevent streams cutting off (EOF)
• Channels are now unique per url, name and source rather than just url and name

Thank you for supporting Open TV. Donations of any amount are always welcome.

v1.0.3: new features and bug fixes

Changes

• New default view option in Settings
• New volume slider in Settings
• Fixed all series bugs
• Scroll to load more finally re-added 🎊
• Small improvements
• New button to delete entire database (to correct potential weird bugs)
• Fixed bug where where streaming caching would not work

v1.0.2: Plenty of bug fixes, better error logging

Open TV 1.0.2

Changes:

• Removed third party internet fonts
• Fixed bug where sources with too many errors would never load on flatpak
• Fixed bug where favorites would get deleted on refresh
• Fixed MacOS mpv not launching
• Fixed MacOS dmg
• Fixed bug that disallowed going above 8 pages
• Fixed bug where same channel could play twice
• Added file logging to XDG-CACHE-HOME
• Added better error reporting
• Added error for channels failing to play
• Fixed channel play bug
• Updated tauri dependencies
• Added channel title to player

v1.0.1

v1.0.1

Changes:

• Fixed m3u loading bugs
• Fixed m3u-link loading bug
• Updated deps

Notice to MacOS users:

I am aware that the MacOS build is unfortunately broken at the moment. The good news is that a fix is already underway for 1.0.2. Stay tuned.

Full Changelog: v1.0.0...v1.0.1

v1.0.0: Big Features & Rust Rewrite

Breaking changes, please uninstall all previous versions of Open TV before installing

If you like this app, please consider donating. This app is completely free and made my a single person (me). Instructions on the README

I've completely rewritten the app over the past 3-6 months to add community requested features and to make it better!

Changes:

• Multi IPTV Sources 🎊 (was a very requested feature)
• Even faster and much lower memory usage
• Better source refresh
• Flathub (link soon available)
• And more!

Linux Proprietary NVIDIA users, if you have a black screen, please add to your env or the .desktop's env

WEBKIT_DISABLE_DMABUF_RENDERER=1 
# or
WEBKIT_DISABLE_COMPOSITING_MODE=1