Channels

Watch and record your favorite programs on every TV and device, from the living room, hotel room, or even on your commute. A joy to use, simple to set up.

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We've updated our platform support for Channels DVR Server for 2025. This includes the discontinuation of some platforms.

Please read our announcement to learn more.

https://t.co/cRgv64Sk3v

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We've updated the Community page on our site to expand the list of projects available for Channels.

Come check out what our fans are making to help you enjoy Channels even more!

https://t.co/lV2qyHKhef

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Channels 6.1 for tvOS and iOS is out!

- tvOS/iOS 18 support
- iPhones 16 support
- Dark/Light/Tinted icon support
- Control Center widgets
- Revamped Shortcut Actions
- Bug fixes

Channels now requires a minimum of tvOS & iOS 16.6.

More release notes: https://t.co/rVP3d4S2va

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Channels for Android & FireTV 4.8 is out now!

This release adds a lot personalization settings.

We've spent a lot of 2024 modernizing the Android app to make it easier to build out features for the future.

Much love coming soon!

Learn more here:

https://t.co/axyibiDOmY

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@sigjudge Thanks!

Check the docs for a once through on how to configure it. The way you add pre-rolls is pretty cool. You just pick a Video Group from your library and it picks one at random.

You can pull down a lot of cool pre-rolls from YouTube.

https://t.co/wiWQrS8u1v

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Customize your entire Channels experience with Personal Sections.

Channels 6.0 for Apple TV & iOS is now available.

https://t.co/eZAboxBAN8

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The last big addition to Channels 6.0 is Theater Mode.

Get that movie theater experience on movie night by playing trailers and a feature presentation pre-roll whenever you watch a movie.

Configure it in Settings > Playback. It's super fun!

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With our latest update, iPhone and iPad finally gets the Sidebar.

Now, the navigation customizations you’ve enjoyed on Apple TV for years, are available while mobile.

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Personal Sections let you replace almost every part of the Channels app.

Don't like our Movies section? Make your own and replace it!

Want to create a section just for True Crime? You can!

Link sections together to build an entirely custom navigation experience in Channels.

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The Sidebar is coming to iOS & iPadOS.

Finally, customize your navigation in Channels while on the go.

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We see you One For All

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https://t.co/dEG8jReLjA

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There's one more thing.

AirPlay and HomePod speakers are now working reliably using the Default audio driver!

Set your Audio Driver in Settings > Playback > Advanced

Everyone should be using this driver now as it has support for everything.

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Channels 5.8.2 for tvOS and iOS are out!

• Recorded movies now have movie trailers
• Movies in Search, Guide, or On Later are now badged to show they are in your library
• Speed test to test speeds between the client and your server

Learn More: https://t.co/vyfFylBRw5

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@kidmanproject What tvOS version?

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We were drafted the second year in a row in the 2024 Vergecast Streaming Draft!

We were also given a 0 on the Go90 scale, and we all know how important that is.

Thanks @alexhcranz , @reckless, @pierce and the rest of @verge cast and crew!

https://t.co/uill9EdM17

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The Guide and Library are much more integrated now. It's easy to see what's already in your library when browsing On Later, the Guide, or in search results.

For the fans with huge libraries, this goes a long way in helping decide if you should record something or not.

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Channels 5.8 for Apple TV and iOS are out now!

The latest release brings Playlists and incredibly improved management features.

Channels is also now available to use on Apple Vision Pro via the iPad app.

Learn more in our post:

https://t.co/FRbngSgU70

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Channels has had its context menus completely revamped making things way more organized and functional. And eve better, they're available on Apple TV now too!

We've been loving how much more useful these are now.

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Unlike Library Collections, Playlists let you add individual TV show episodes, videos, and movies in the same list.

They're great for a Watch Next list, and you can manage them completely in the Channels app!