What’s new
Improved optional crash diagnostics with a sanitized stack frame.
Fixed missing channel-failure reports and incomplete performance statistics.
Quick answer
Free open-source IPTV player with community channels and opt-in analytics.
TV Viewer is a free, open-source IPTV streaming app built around community-maintained playlists and privacy-first design.
Features: • Live TV and radio channels from community-maintained sources • Community Statistics page with anonymous aggregated usage insights • Timezone-based country detection (no GPS or IP lookup needed) • Background audio playback for radio streams • Multi-source failover when one stream stops working • Search, favorites, source selector, and watch history • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) support where available • No account required and no ads • Optional usage and playback analytics (opt-in only) • Optional community sharing is off by default; when enabled, health reports use URL hashes and new playlist channels may be shared with their stream URLs • Self-hosted web/Docker edition also available • Regular updates with new channels and fixes from the community
Privacy: • No account or contact details collected • No account or login required • Analytics are off by default; optional playback events include channel names and URL hashes that can be matched to known streams • Channel health reports and automatic playlist contributions are off by default and can be enabled in Settings; URL hashes may be matched to known stream URLs • Country detection uses device timezone only • All source code is open and auditable
This app does not host or provide any streams. It aggregates publicly available M3U playlists maintained by the open-source community (iptv-org and others). Channel availability depends on the source providers.
Network services: • Channel playlists are fetched from community and third-party hosts • FMStream.org is queried for public radio-station listings • Supabase provides the shared channel database, aggregated community statistics, optional analytics, and URL-hashed channel-health exchange • Analytics and channel health/playlist contributions require separate opt-ins
Permissions: • Internet: Required to stream content • Wake Lock: Keeps playback active when needed • Foreground Service: Background audio playback notification
How to install
- Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
- Allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
- Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
- If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.
Data safety
- Every file is checked against its published SHA-256 before it is listed.
- Files are scanned for malware on every update.
- The permissions each app requests are listed on its own page.
- Read the full safety policy for how we test, flag, and delist files.
Frequently asked questions
What is TV Viewer - IPTV Streaming?
Free open-source IPTV player with community channels and opt-in analytics.
Who develops TV Viewer - IPTV Streaming?
TV Viewer - IPTV Streaming is developed by TV Viewer App.
Which Android version does TV Viewer - IPTV Streaming require?
TV Viewer - IPTV Streaming requires Android API 26 or later.
What is the current version of TV Viewer - IPTV Streaming?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 2.25.4.
Which license does TV Viewer - IPTV Streaming use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists MIT.
Where is the source code for TV Viewer - IPTV Streaming?
https://github.com/tv-viewer-app/tv_viewer
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