Support

Get watching in under a minute — then reach out if something’s stuck.

Quick setup

1. On the same network as your TVHeadend box, open PlayTVH.
2. Use Find or add server (mDNS / LAN scan) or enter host + port (default 9981).
3. Sign in with a TVH user that can stream (and DVR if you use recordings).
4. Open Channels and tap a channel.

Common fixes

• Can’t connect off-LAN — use VPN, reverse proxy with TLS, or expose only what you trust. Prefer HTTPS.
• Stream auth fails — API calls use Digest; media uses HTTP Basic. Allow Basic for the streaming user or use a pass profile your network can reach.
• Server asleep — add the NIC MAC under Servers → Wake-on-LAN, enable “Wake before connect”.
• Offline download empty — finished recordings download best via /dvrfile; ensure the file still exists on the server.
• Chromecast fails — Cast uses your TVHeadend HTTP stream URL (not a phone relay). Prefer a WebTV / H.264-style profile over raw pass, and keep the Cast device on a network that can reach the server.

Purchases

PlayTVH is a one-time paid app. There are no in-app subscriptions to restore.

Contact

Reach out through the App Store or Google Play listing for PlayTVH. Include your OS version, TVHeadend version, and what you were trying to do.