TVHplayer is a desktop client for playback and recording live TV with TVheadend.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Add multiple servers.
- Browse the EPG for each channel and schedule recording your favorite shows.
- Play live TV & radio channels.
- Initiate instant records on your TVheadend server.
- Record live TV locally.
- Set custom duration for recordings.
- Monitor your server status, signal strength and DVR right from the app.
- Uses built-in VLC player for maximum compatibility.
- Cross-platform support – runs under Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: github.com/mfat/tvhplayer
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Developer: Mehdi mFat
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

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