Internet TV & Radio Player: Your Hub for Live TV and Radio

Ultimate Internet TV & Radio Player for Smooth Streaming

Overview:
A compact, user-friendly app that consolidates live TV channels and internet radio stations in one place, optimized for smooth playback and low buffering.

Key features

• Wide format support: Plays HLS, MPEG-DASH, MP3, AAC and common playlist formats (M3U, PLS).
• Adaptive streaming: Automatically adjusts quality to network conditions to minimize buffering.
• Station/channel browser: Searchable categories (news, sports, music, local, international).
• Favorites & playlists: Save channels and create custom station playlists.
• Recording & timeshift: Record live streams and pause/rewind live TV (where supported).
• Cross-device sync: Sync favorites and playback position across devices (optional cloud).
• Lightweight & low-CPU: Optimized for minimal resource use on mobile and desktop.
• Offline caching: Cache short segments for smoother playback on flaky connections.
• Customizable UI: Themes, channel grouping, and layout options.
• Parental controls & content filters: Restrict channels by rating or category.

Benefits

• Reliable playback: Fewer interruptions with adaptive bitrate and caching.
• All-in-one access: Replaces multiple apps for radio and TV streaming.
• Easy discovery: Curated lists and search help find new stations quickly.
• Resource-efficient: Good for older devices and limited-bandwidth environments.

Typical user scenarios

1. Commuters listening to local radio while traveling on cellular networks.
2. Users watching international news channels with automatic bitrate adjustment.
3. Home users recording live shows for later viewing.
4. Small businesses playing continuous background music via playlists.

Implementation notes (technical)

• Use ExoPlayer (Android) and AVFoundation (iOS) for native adaptive streaming.
• Support desktop with Electron or native frameworks, leveraging ffmpeg for codec handling.
• Backend: simple catalog API for channel metadata, optional user accounts for sync.
• Prioritize low-latency buffering strategies and efficient cache eviction.

Security & legal

• Respect copyright: require licenses or user-provided stream URLs for protected content.
• Use HTTPS for stream metadata and secure user sync.
• Provide clear attribution and source links for channels.