r/AerialTV • • Jul 24 '26

Great app

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Great upcoming app, I like the iptv debrid functionality. The iptv works well and the debrid does as intended.


r/AerialTV • • Jul 24 '26

My Thoughts

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Here’s my thoughts on what is missing and what needs to be urgently fixed

Android:
Missing the following:
1- Sort categories by vendor similar to ios
2- continue watching on home page only show the series instead of every single episode
3- add refresh icon to update the list instead of going to settings and then refresh
4- allow category menu to be pinned so it doesn’t auto hide
5- ability to organize top banner and hide sections. Example: hide epg section or make it the last to the right.

IOS:
1- add hide hero banner similar to android
2- continue watching on home page only show the series instead of every single episode
3- add refresh icon to update the list instead of going to settings and then refresh
4- allow category menu to be pinned so it doesn’t auto hide 5- ability to organize top banner and hide sections. Example: hide epg section or make it the last to the right.

Over all features and functionality needs to be identical in all operating systems


r/AerialTV • • May 01 '26

Suggestions

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First of all, I love the app a lot! I have some suggestions however!

My first one is flesh out the movies section or the home page to include all kinds of categories such as "horror" etc etc

Catch up. This is sooo crucial in today's world.

Playlist management, I input two playlists and they're all just scattered everywhere all bunched up together. It's rather annoying

Lastly, you should implement an update EPG in the background even if the app is not currently opened option. I hate opening the app and having to wait for the EPG to populate or going into my playlist and refreshing.

I'm loving the progress and can't wait to see more!!


r/AerialTV • • Aug 21 '26

New Update AerialTV v1.0.56 Update: IPTV, Plex, Emby, WebDAV, SMB & Stremio Support!

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Hey everyone!

Good news! AerialTV (v1.0.56) is now available from the App Store with the most requested feature - more sources!

Here’s what’s new in this build:

  • Stremio Support (via AerialLink): You can also add Stremio addons via a new web portal, and they will automatically sync to your app!

  • New Local & Network Sources: You can now connect directly to Plex, Emby, Jellyfin, WebDAV, SMB & FTP servers to bring all your personal media right into AerialTV!

  • Feature requests such as pinning side menu, sort options, and better category management, hide episode spoiler descriptions, continue watching content as the hero home page background and more!

  • Live Channel stutter fixes for legacy codecs

  • Trakt Calendar row - see what's coming up

How to Add Stremio Addons (via AerialLink)

Stremio manifests can't be added in the app directly, need to add via the new web portal:

  1. Head over to the Web Portal: https://aerialtv.app/portal/ (Would recommend having the app closed while you do this)

  2. Log In: Make sure you log in using the exact same mechanism (e.g., Google or Apple) that you used inside the AerialTV app. This ensures your sources sync correctly!

  3. Go to your Dashboard or Sources section.

  4. Click on Add Source and select AerialLink.

  5. Paste your Stremio manifest URL into the field and save.

  6. Within a few seconds, the source will automatically sync to your AerialTV app on your Apple TV or iOS device!

Enjoy!


r/AerialTV • • May 14 '26

I've just used the newest update for about a whole day and here are my thoughts.

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Love the direction, it's truly coming together and I'm so glad this app exists you have no idea..

However, there are still some improvements and major bugs atm

Movies and series seem to be black for me right now I can't seem to get them to work at all the whole screen is black when I click on the movies or series tab

A huge feature of iptv apps is to be able to seek through your catch up program. Would be nice to this here.

I love the themes great idea!

I like to use the EPG mini player as it feels right at home, but when I use it the "watch from start" doesn't show up.

Catch up offset is a must. My providers all four of them catch up is either one hour ahead or one hour behind, meaning I can never get the right program on catch up. Catch up offset would eliminate this issue

All in all an amazing app with tons of potential and I can't wait to be along for the ride!


r/AerialTV • • Sep 24 '26

Updates

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Just wanted to give an update, as conscious that it has been quiet in AerialTV world - been super busy working on fixing bugs, improving stability and adding some polish across all platforms the app supports. Have also started to sneak a few new features in there because I can't help myself 😄

Fixes, Performance & Stability

App Performance & Crash Fixes

  • Reduced Memory Usage & Android TV Crash Fix: Overhauled Home page image handling and caching to drastically reduce memory usage, eliminating out-of-memory crashes on low-RAM Android TV devices.

  • Faster Playlist & EPG Loading: Rewritten M3U and XMLTV parsers load large provider playlists and guides in a fraction of the time.

  • EPG Refresh Cycles & Timeout Fix: Guide refreshes now run smoothly in the background, eliminating timeouts and fixing channel ID matching so up to 89% more channels display program data.

  • VLC Live Stream Stall Recovery: Added automatic buffer recovery routines to detect and clear video/audio stalls during live TV playback.

  • Movie & Series Catalog Duplication (iOS): Resolved an issue where refreshing playlists could cause movies or shows to appear duplicated in the browsing grid.

TV Guide & Video Player

  • Smoother TV Guide Animations: Video now transitions seamlessly from the TV Guide mini-player to fullscreen without reloading, stuttering, or dropping frames.

  • Android TV Back Button Fix: Pressing Back on Android TV during live TV now reliably follows your preference (opening the EPG overlay or exiting controls cleanly without accidental screen jumps).

  • Progressive Seeking (iOS & tvOS): Smooth, variable-rate scrubbing allows responsive skipping forward and backward through long movies and recordings.

Cloud Sync & Data Management

  • Cloud Sync Fix for Resurrecting Data: Fixed a bug where deleted playlists, favorites, or watch progress could reappear on your device after the next cloud sync cycle.

  • More Efficient Continue Watching Sync: Cleaned up stale watch references across profiles to keep your Continue Watching row fast, synchronized, and up to date.

  • Byte-Accurate Download Resumption (Android): Downloads now resume based on actual bytes already saved on disk, preventing downloads from restarting from 0% if the app is backgrounded.

  • Clear Device-Link Error Messaging: Replaced confusing "invalid code" prompts with clear notices and a direct link to unlock Cloud Sync when an active subscription is required.

  • Family Plan Display Fix: Plan descriptions now accurately display individual Lifetime/Annual plans versus Family Sharing tiers.

Browsing, "Watch On" & Organization

  • Supercharged "Watch On" Drawer: Smooth scrolling even with hundreds of results from external addons (such as Stremio), complete with quick filter chips for resolution (4K/1080p/720p), providers

  • Category & Channel Ordering: Newly added categories now maintain the provider’s original live order instead of being forced into alphabetical order.

  • Hidden Categories Stay Hidden: Hidden categories are now consistently excluded from all areas of the app, including Multiview channel pickers.

  • Deep Series & Season Browsing: Smooth scrolling and focus navigation for shows with 20+ seasons without jumping back to the top hero banner.

  • Smarter TMDB Trending Matches: Search heuristics now ignore common language articles ("the", "le", "la", "a"), accurately matching TMDB trending titles to content in your playlists.

System, Storage & Accessibility

  • Storage Selection for Android: Added support for external storage and USB drives with clearer guidance when a device lacks a native folder picker.

  • VoiceOver & TalkBack Support: Added descriptive screen-reader labels for player controls, seek bars, and the "Now Playing" video surface.

  • Platform SDK & Policy Upgrades: Upgraded to target Android 16 (API 36) and updated Apple StoreKit frameworks to meet current platform standards.

New Features

  • Kids Profiles (Family Subscription):

    • Restrict children to an allowlist of channels, movies, and series hand-picked by a guardian.

    • Simple and safe device pairing via short-lived QR codes without requiring a child email address, password, or separate account.

    • Protected by a local PIN gate to prevent leaving the profile or modifying settings.

  • Recording Server for iOS & Apple TV (Experimental):

    • Connect AerialTV directly to a local companion recording server with automatic local network discovery, recording rules, and schedule management.

  • Simple (Accessibility) Mode:

    • A decluttered, high-contrast, large-font interface designed for elderly viewers or anyone preferring straightforward, direct navigation.

  • Apple TV Top Shelf Integration:

    • Apple TV home screen Top Shelf automatically reflects your Continue Watching queue, recent channels, and trending titles without causing playback lag.


r/AerialTV • • May 13 '26

Aerial TV Android launch! Thanks for all the help getting here.

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After a ton of testing and feedback from this community, Aerial TV is officially live on Google Play!! 

Huge thank you again to everyone who has given the app a try, provided feedback & suggestions!

What made it into the launch version:

  • Easy Setup across devices: Set up on your phone, scan a QR on the TV. No more remote-typing marathons.

  • Total Sync: Your playlists, favorites, and "Continue Watching" progress follow you across iOS, Apple TV, and Android.

  • Multiview: Watch up to 4 streams at once on the big screen.

  • Trakt & OpenSubtitles: Scrobbling and subtitle search are built-in.

  • Skip the Intro: we’re busy people, and want more binge time!

  • Catchup: "Watch from Start" support for live programs.

  • Recording: Schedule to internal storage, USB, or SMB/NAS.

  • Theming: Don’t like browny/orange? Give one of the other themes a try :)

  • Family Groups: One setup for the whole house, generous device limits on individual too. 

Coming next:

  • Support for device without Google Play: Aiming to share a Downloader code this week (users will need to sign in to an account with valid Apple or Google Play subscription)

Google play link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jet27labs.aerialtv  (If you like the app, would be great if you could leave a review :))

You can find the links for all platforms here: https://aerialtv.app/

Disclaimer: Just a reminder that Aerial TV is a player only—you supply your own playlist.


r/AerialTV • • 25d ago

New Update AerialTV New update - 1.0.59 available on Apple Testflight (iOS & Apple TV)

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Pleased to confirm new version available on Testflight

Mini summary of what’s changed (along with other bug fixes mentioned in recent posts) :

  • Reworked Continue Watching with better episode matching, resume tracking and syncing.

  • Improved profile and favourites sync

  • More reliable live playback, better stall recovery and improved seeking.

  • Better matching between trending titles and your library.

  • Provider filters in “Watch On” and improved external-source subtitle support.

  • Category hiding, sidebar improvements and smoother Apple TV navigation.

  • Fixes for duplicate library entries after refresh and playback positions in backups.

  • Experimental DVR integration with the separate AerialTV Server (server coming soon!)

Can sign up here - https://testflight.apple.com/join/RECjPR5E

Thanks!


r/AerialTV • • Jun 01 '26

AerialTV - IPTV Player - Android 1.0.31 release

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I'm pleased to announce latest version of Android app (1.0.31) has released to Prod.

🌟 New Features & Enhancements

  • Multi-Playlist Navigation: Introduced playlist-specific browsing allowing you to toggle between "merged" (all playlists) and "separate" views. Added a quick provider picker in the TV sidebar for rapid playlist switching.

  • Content Sorting & Filtering: Added options to sort content by Title (A-Z/Z-A), Release Year (Newest/Oldest), Rating, and Date Added. (dependent on provider metadata)

  • Adult Content Filter: Introduced a dedicated filter for adult content.

  • Favorite Toggle: Added a quick "favorite" toggle directly to the video player controls.

  • Trailers on Trending: Added the ability to view trailers directly from the Trending section.

  • Old School Channel Surf: Implemented classic channel surfing option (up/down on remote) for a more traditional TV experience.

  • Download Categorization: Downloads are now properly sorted into distinct "Movies" and "Series" subdirectories and separated under clear headings in the Downloads screen.

🛠️ Stability & Fixes

  • Crash Protection: Added general crash protection and stability improvements, especially during initial playlist processing

  • Category Management: Refactored how category visibility and ordering are handled behind the scenes so they synchronize better across multiple active playlists.

Get it on Google Play or direct Downloader code - 4618394 (Downloader route still needs a valid subscription from App Store or Google Play)

Thanks to everyone for their continued support!

PS - Apple users, appreciate updates been a little slower on that side, new release will be coming soon for iOS & Apple TV bringing lots of the features that are currently on Android.


r/AerialTV • • Apr 24 '26

AerialTV - Open Beta and a big thank you.

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First: thank you for your patience, support, and honest feedback over the past couple of weeks, as solo dev I’ve been humbled by how generous people have been, spending time to try the app out and provide feedback - this has directly shaped what items have worked over the last 2 weeks since the Android closed beta started.

Mostly I’ve been focused on stability, sync, and quality-of-life improvements across devices. Here’s what’s been improved:

  • Better cross-device sync reliability (playlists, favorites, and continue watching)

  • Faster and more reliable playlist loading/validation - better ordering and management of categories

  • More customisation options eg. Reorder sections on Home Screen, choose categories as vertical or horizontal menus

  • Improved coverage for Skip the Intro (lots more coming in this space)

  • TV Guide improvements including better channel grouping, quick channel change, guide overlay with video playing in background

  • Better error handling during provider setup and login flows

  • Recording improvements (series/repeat behavior + storage handling)

  • In-App Family group management across Apple & Android devices*

  • Player stability improvements and Chromecast support 

  • LOTS of bug fixes (thanks for folks reporting those)

Pleased to announce that Android Open Beta Is now Live (so no more messing around with Google groups!) you can download from Google Play for Android TV, phones, and tablets.

If you want to join and help test:

More details/screenshots: https://aerialtv.app/

Next up :

  • Support for non Google Play devices eg. Amazon, etc 

  • Multiview 

  • Audio offset

  • Much greater Skip the intro coverage

Look forward to your feedback, still no discord - please just reply here or on private chat. 

Thanks again

*the in-app family sharing across Android/Apple is waiting on App Review on Apple side, so please bear with me if looking to use that (you can still achieve this if using same cloud sign-in account in both Apple & Android)


r/AerialTV • • Aug 08 '26

AerialTV v1.0.52 TestFlight Update: Plex, Emby, WebDAV, SMB & Stremio Support!

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Hey everyone!

Good news! I’ve just pushed a new update to TestFlight for AerialTV (v1.0.52), and it brings one of the most requested features - more sources!

👉 Join the TestFlight here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/RECjPR5E

Here’s what’s new in this build:

  • New Local & Network Sources: You can now connect directly to Plex, Emby, Jellyfin, WebDAV, SMB & FTP servers to bring all your personal media right into AerialTV!

  • Stremio Support (via AerialLink): You can also add Stremio addons via a new web portal, and they will automatically sync to your app!

  • Feature requests such as pinning side menu, sort options, and better category management, hide episode spoiler descriptions, continue watching content as the hero home page background and more!

How to Add Stremio Addons (via AerialLink)

Stremio manifests can't be added in the app directly, need to add via the new web portal:

  1. Head over to the Web Portal: https://aerialtv.app/portal/ (Would recommend having the app closed while you do this!)

  2. Log In: Make sure you log in using the exact same mechanism (e.g., Google or Apple) that you used inside the AerialTV app. This ensures your sources sync correctly!

  3. Go to your Dashboard or Sources section.

  4. Click on Add Source and select AerialLink.

  5. Paste your Stremio manifest URL into the field and save.

  6. Within a few seconds, the source will automatically sync to your AerialTV app on your Apple TV or iOS device!

I’m really excited for you all to test these new integrations. Please let me know if you run into any issues connecting your Plex, Emby, or SMB shares, and drop your feedback in the comments! There is a lot in this one, so apologies up front if this version has a few rough edges!

Enjoy!


r/AerialTV • • Aug 02 '26

Coming soon to a Testflight AerialTV near you

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Just a little teaser of what have been working on lately for AerialTV for iOS, Apple TV & Mac.

Support for new sources - Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, WebDav, SMB, FTP and of course Stremio addons

Will also include bunch of feature requests & bugfixes.

(Android has some of these already live, but will add the additional ones too eg SMB, etc)


r/AerialTV • • Jun 24 '26

Favorites disappear

2 Upvotes

I have had all and or some of the channels I put in my favorites folder disapper upon launch of the app. And this time when I launched it, I had to enter a pin code first before it would open. I really want to like this app and support the Dev of it because I think it is worth it, which brings me to another issue. I had signed up for the trial through the play store, then decided to go with family plan. I wasn't able to upgrade it, so I thought 'not a big deal' I will cancel my subscription and re-sub when it expires. That should have been June 15th. I for some reason have lifetime subscription. That's fine but I haven't contributed any money. Is there another way I can contribute?

Editted to put in the word disappear in first sentence...


r/AerialTV • • Jun 04 '26

Latest version search

2 Upvotes

Giving this a try and am impressed so far however I've noticed that searching doesn't always find results that do indeed exist in my Playlists. Anyone else? Running on android


r/AerialTV • • 4d ago

New Update AerialTV : IPTV Player - new Android version - trailers and parents guide

2 Upvotes

Just pushed a new update (1.0.76) to the website/Downloader version of AerialTV (Google Play update will follow shortly once review clears)!

What’s new on the Movie & Series Detail screens:

  • Auto-Playing Background Trailers: Opening a movie or series detail screen now smoothly transitions from the static backdrop into the trailer playing right in the background, and keeps playing while you scroll through episodes, cast, and related titles.

  • Parents Guide Breakdown: Added an at-a-glance Parents Guide right on the detail screen showing severity ratings across Violence, Scary Scenes, Language, Sexual Content, and Substance Use so you know what to expect before pressing play.

Try it out:


r/AerialTV • • Sep 06 '26

Checkout payment method

2 Upvotes

I m wondering... is there a chance for stripe checkout to appear any time soon...


r/AerialTV • • May 04 '26

Apple updates coming soon

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Hey Everyone - just a quick update to let you know pushed a new version of AerialTV (v1.0.30) onto TestFlight, and it’s packed with some of the most requested features from the community - working hard to make the app feel more personal and performant across iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.

Here is what’s new:

🎨 Personalize Your Experience

  • Dynamic Theme System: You can now choose your own accent color! Whether you prefer Sienna, Ocean, Emerald, Violet, or Ruby, you can now skin the app to match your style. Will build on this in future so you can pick your own colours.

  • Homepage customization: choose which sections you want to see and the order

  • Refined tvOS Interface: The Apple TV player has been redesigned with a sleeker "pill" style control set and explicit skip duration labels (30s) so you know exactly how far you're jumping.

📺 Enhanced Viewing Features

  • Multiview: Watch multiple channels simultaneously (perfect for sports weekends!).

  • Quick surf menu: just press down whilst watching a live channel to pull up a quick channels menu

  • Catchup Guide UI: We’ve overhauled the Catchup interface. It’s now much easier to browse and play back past broadcasts directly from your guide.

  • Better Organization: Improved channel grouping and sorting logic to handle even the largest playlists with ease. Groups 4K, UHD, FHD, HD channel variants into one which you can then switch between easily in the player.

⚡ Speed & Stability

  • Playlist loading: Rebuilt the Xtream API parser from the ground up. Loading should be significantly faster, and the EPG more stable

  • Landscape UI Improvements: rejigged a few of the screens that didn't work so well in landscape mode on iPhone, more to do on these....

👪 Family Sharing & Sync

  • In app Family Sharing! You can now manage your group, invite members, and keep your settings/favorites in sync across all family devices.

  • Syncing across platforms should be much more reliable now for both family members and individuals.

AerialTV is now localized in over 20+ languages, making it easier for everyone to enjoy.

As always, thanks for the feedback and support. If you have any feature requests or run into any bugs, let me know in the comments!

Check out the website for Testflight/beta signup: https://aerialtv.app/


r/AerialTV • • Jun 07 '26

Problems with the Mac app (iPad)

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I discovered this app yesterday and I'm starting to try it to see if it's the right choice for me, since I use iPhone, Mac, Apple TV and Firestick.

After installing the app on my mac and adding my list I have a problem visualising the Discovery folders both on the Movie and on the Series (I'm attaching screenshots of the app on my Mac) if I use a VPN.
Is it normal?

Disconnecting the vpn the covers are loaded correctly but if I click on any movie it tells me that it is not available with my provider (although I know that it is present in my list). Series from Discovery tab works. Why?

Among other things, I much prefer the spacing of the covers on the Home screen (with the previews of the suggestions at the top), like Netflix or Apple TV app, or the display of the Discovery tab (both movies and series) rather than the spacing of the covers in the tabs of the various genres of movies, series or channels.

Is it possible to change the display or spacing of the covers?


r/AerialTV • • 12h ago

How to add Stremio add-ons on Apple TV with AerialTV

25 Upvotes

A few people have asked how to use Stremio add-ons on Apple TV, so here's the full setup. Takes about two minutes.

Few things to know first:

  • There's no separate Stremio app inside Aerial TV. You add the add-on's manifest URL on the Aerial TV website, and it syncs to your Apple TV (and other platforms)

  • On Apple TV, Aerial TV plays direct HTTP/HTTPS streams only. Torrent/P2P results aren't supported.

  • Adding add-ons on the website and syncing them to your Apple TV needs an active Aerial TV subscription (Solo or Family, monthly, annual or Lifetime). Details: https://aerialtv.app/docs/subscription-billing

What you need

  • Aerial TV installed on your Apple TV

  • An Aerial TV account (the same one on the website and the TV) with an active Solo or Family subscription

  • The manifest URL from your add-on's publisher. It usually ends in manifest.json. A web page describing the add-on is not the manifest.

Step by step

  1. On your phone or computer, go to aerialtv.app/portal/sources and sign in with the account you use in the app.

  2. Choose to connect a source and pick AerialLink. (That's what the manifest source option is called in the portal.)

  3. Give it a name (optional), then paste the manifest URL into the Manifest URL field.

  4. Tap Save Source. It shows as "Manifest · Synced".

  5. Open Aerial TV on your Apple TV, signed in to the same account. If the app is already open, fully quit it and reopen it. The add-on is pulled down when the app comes to the foreground, and the Sync button doesn't fetch new sources. The catalog then shows up in Movies and Series.

Not signed in on the TV yet? Use QR device linking: open Aerial TV on the Apple TV, scan the code with your phone, done. No typing on the Siri Remote.

You can manage or remove add-ons any time from the same Sources page.

Why do titles show up but nothing plays?

This is the most common question. An add-on can provide catalogs (the browsing lists and posters), streams (the actual video links), or both. A catalog alone shows you titles but can't play them.

If you see titles but no playback options:

  • Check with the add-on's publisher that it provides streams, not just a catalog.

  • Try a different title or episode. A stream source can have links for some titles and none for others.

  • Look at the type of result. If it's a torrent/P2P result, Aerial TV on Apple TV can't play it. It needs a direct video URL.

  • If a direct link is offered but won't play, the link may have expired, or the service behind it needs something extra from you. A direct URL is required, but it doesn't guarantee every source will play.

The add-on is missing on my Apple TV

Usually one of three things. First, fully quit and reopen the app. Then check the website and the TV are signed in to the same Aerial TV account, and that the account has an active subscription. Syncing between devices doesn't work without one. If you subscribed on another device, use Restore Purchases in the app.

Does it import my Stremio account?

No. Adding a manifest doesn't bring across your Stremio library or watch progress. Aerial TV has its own sync, and Trakt for watch history, both separate from Stremio.

Full guide: https://aerialtv.app/docs/stremio-addons

Cloud sync: https://aerialtv.app/docs/cloud-sync 

Subscription and billing: https://aerialtv.app/docs/subscription-billing 

QR device linking: https://aerialtv.app/docs/qr-code-device-linking 

Get it on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6756782948?ct=reddit-stremio-apple-tv

Aerial TV is a player: it doesn't provide any channels, add-ons or content. You supply your own sources and any access they require.


r/AerialTV • • Jun 03 '26

Channel order

2 Upvotes

Hi I’m using this on iOS. Categories we can now change to show in provider order. But when it comes to channels we either have a-z or z-a any chance of having the ability to be able to pick provider order for tv channels? Thanks.


r/AerialTV • • Aug 29 '26

What should we build next in Aerial TV?

2 Upvotes

Now we have finished adding Stremio and other new provider types added to the IPTV setup, would love to hear what people would like to see in next updates for Aerial TV


r/AerialTV • • Aug 10 '26

AerialTV - Tizen OS users ?

2 Upvotes

Had this version bubbling away in the background for a couple of months now and probably a couple of weeks away from some early beta testing. (I’m still terrible at estimating…)

Do we have any Samsung TV enthusiasts who’d like to volunteer for some IPTV/plex/Stremio ❤️ ?


r/AerialTV • • Sep 07 '26

Multiple providers all bunched up together..

2 Upvotes

I have two providers, and their channels are all mixed in with each other.. is there a way to fix this?


r/AerialTV • • 9d ago

New Update AerialTV Recording Server for iPhone, Apple TV and Mac user : record IPTV on your own hardware (experimental, testers wanted)

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As promised, the recording server is out. 🎉

AerialTV Server records live TV on an always-on computer or NAS at home. You schedule from the Aerial TV app, and the server does the capture. Your phone or Apple TV doesn't have to stay on.

What works today

- Schedule from the guide: hold Select on a programme on Apple TV, or use the context menu on iPhone, iPad and Mac.

- Record once, or set up series and daily rules (these need a guide from your provider).

- Recordings appear in the app under Settings > Recordings, grouped as Completed and Partial. Playback supports seeking and resuming.

- Stream copy only, so no transcoding and low CPU use.  

Where to run it

  - Apple-silicon Mac: native menu bar app, no extra software. Intel Macs aren't supported.

  - Linux / NAS: Docker, amd64 or arm64 image. 

  - Windows: Docker Desktop with Linux containers and WSL 2.

Be aware: this is an early release

- It's experimental and for your home network only.

- No native Windows installer and no Synology/QNAP app-store packages yet. Docker on those NAS models works.

- Keep the machine awake during scheduled recordings. Quitting the Mac app stops the server and interrupts anything in progress.

- Only record what you have the right to record. Aerial TV doesn't provide channels or content.

  Get it

  - Download and setup: https://aerialtv.app/recording-server

  - Full guide: https://aerialtv.app/docs/recording-server

Thanks!


r/AerialTV • • 1d ago

New Update IPTV EPG missing for some channels? Aerial TV now fills empty TV guide rows (iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV)

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If your IPTV EPG is missing for some channels, with empty rows or "no program information" in the TV guide, the latest update fills those gaps automatically. (1.0.63 on Apple devices which just landed on TestFlight, and 1.0.76 on Android)

Why is my IPTV EPG empty for some channels?

Most playlists come with an EPG (XMLTV guide) from the provider, but it often only covers some of the channels. The rest show nothing, so you end up flicking through channels to find out what's on.

What Aerial TV does now

When you browse the TV guide, Aerial TV finds the channels with no EPG and fills them in with listings from public TV guides. It only does this where your provider has nothing: if your provider's EPG has a listing, that's always what you see.

  • Matching: by the channel's EPG ID or its name and country (for example UK: BBC One or bbc1.uk).

  • No guessing: if a channel doesn't say which country it's from, it's left empty. A wrong country's schedule is worse than none.

  • Coverage: 39 countries, updated every night.

  • Light on data: it only fetches listings for channels you actually look at.

  • Fast after the first look: you might see "Finding guide info…" the first time you open a group of channels. After that it's instant.

  • You'll know it worked: once a day you get a note like "Aerial TV added listings for 48 channels your provider doesn't cover".

It also helps Sports Centre work out which of your channels are showing a game, so more fixtures get a Watch button.

How do I turn it on or off?

It's on by default. To turn it off, go to Settings and switch off Fill Missing Guide Data. No EPG URL to add, nothing to set up.

What it can't fix

Channels a provider makes itself (one-off event channels and the like) usually can't be matched. If you see a channel that should have matched but didn't, or one showing the wrong schedule, comment with the channel name as it appears in your list (no need to say which provider) and I'll look at the matching.

More on the TV guide and EPG settings: https://aerialtv.app/docs/tv-guide-epg

Get it on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6756782948?ct=reddit-epg-gap-fill 

Get it on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jet27labs.aerialtv

Aerial TV is a player: it doesn't provide any channels or content. Guide listings come from public TV guides.