easy_tv_live

Project Overview

Easy TV Live is a lightweight IPTV player for people who watch live channels on a big TV screen or a phone. It runs on all platforms and Android TV big screens, parses m3u and txt playlists, automatically merges duplicate channels into groups, and bundles a channel source from an open-source project that refreshes on a schedule. The interface is minimal and supports numeric channel switching, font adjustment, and remote configuration, so adding playlists is easy on both phones and TVs.

A lightweight live TV player whose playlists are yours to choose and whose channels switch with a remote.

Key Features

• All-platform playback: covers desktop, mobile, and Android TV big screens
• Playlist parsing: supports both m3u and txt playlist files
• Channel organization: merges duplicate channels and groups them for easy browsing
• Numeric switching: jump straight to a channel with the remote number keys
• Remote configuration: push app settings from a single JSON link
• Custom User-Agent: set a User-Agent and display title per playlist
• Basic auth: request protected playlists with a username and password
• Local playlists: add a local file as a playlist
• Fonts and background: switch fonts and sizes and use the Bing daily image as a background

Target Audience

• Users with a smart TV at home
• Viewers who enjoy live channels
• Users who want to build their own playlists
• People who watch live TV across platforms

Quick Start

Phones and tablets

1. Download and install the package for your platform from Releases
2. Open the app and add a playlist link in settings
3. Return to the home screen and pick a channel to start watching

Android TV

1. Install and open the app on your TV
2. Press left on the remote to open settings and add a playlist
3. Switch channels with the number keys or up and down, and press right to change the stream line

Core Advantages

• Lightweight package: a minimal interface runs smoothly even on low-end TVs
• Playlist freedom: add your own m3u or txt sources instead of depending on one provider
• Remote-friendly: remote key handling is tuned for big TV screens
• Easy setup: one remote configuration JSON syncs settings across several devices

System Requirements

Item	Requirement	Note
OS	Android 7.0 or later, iOS 15.6 or later, macOS 11.0 or later	Other platforms can be tried at your own risk
Devices	Phones, tablets, desktops, Android TV	Big-screen remote operation is supported
Network	An internet connection is required	For IPv6 playlists, confirm your network supports IPv6

Notes

• The reachability of third-party playlists cannot be guaranteed, so adding reliable sources yourself is recommended
• If a playlist uses IPv6 addresses, confirm that your network can reach IPv6 first
• On iOS you must sign the ipa yourself after downloading it
• Remote configuration takes effect only when field values change, which the official configuration page handles automatically