Import M3U or Xtream playlists, keep channels grouped, add favorites, browse the EPG, and keep a mini-player running while you move.
EPG / Favorites / Mini-player
02CATALOGS
Your catalogs and servers, in your order.
Connect Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin servers, use built-in rows, or plug in Trakt and MDBList lists, then reorder everything so your TV opens exactly where you start.
Plex / Emby / Jellyfin / Trakt
03ADDONS
Stremio addons, native on TV.
Bring familiar Stremio sources into a remote-first interface with metadata, subtitles, and providers already close at hand.
Pair by QR code, then sync profiles, addons, catalogs, and settings across TVs without a keyboard.
05TRAKT
Trakt progress that follows you.
Resume points, history, watchlists, and scrobbling stay aligned so every profile can pick up from the right spot.
Resume / Scrobble / Watchlist
06COLLECTIONS
Streaming-service rows, already built in.
Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV, Prime Video, HBO Max, Hulu, Paramount+ and more get first-class rows with artwork, focus states, and genre shortcuts.
10+ services / Genres / Fast focus
07SESSIONS
Profiles, watchlists, and Up Next.
Continue Watching, per-profile watch state, watchlists, and auto-play countdowns keep the home screen useful without turning it into admin work.
Profiles / Watchlists / Up Next
02 / Player
A player that stays out of the way.
Video
H.264 AVC
H.265 HEVC
VP9
AV1
Dolby Vision
Audio
AAC
AC3 · EAC3
DTS · DTS‑HD
TrueHD
Dolby Atmos
Containers & streaming
MKV
MP4 · WebM
HLS · DASH
4K HDR
Multi‑track
Powered by ExoPlayer (Media3) with the FFmpeg extension. Passthrough and hardware decode depend on your device and Android audio pipeline.
03 / Compared
Why ARVIO feels better on TV.
ARVIO
Other media hubs
Server‑based apps
Stock TV app
Built for Android TV remote
✓ Native
~ Skin‑dependent
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Stremio addons
✓ Built‑in
✕ No
✕ No
✕ No
Catalogs & collections
✓ 10+ built‑in
~ Manual setup
~ Manual setup
✕ Single feed
Plex / Emby / Jellyfin
✓ Connected
~ Varies
✓ Native
✕ No
Trakt sync
✓ First‑class
~ Add‑on
~ Add‑on
✕ No
Live TV (M3U / Xtream)
✓ Built‑in
~ Add‑on
~ Paid tier
✕ No
No server required
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
✕ Needs server
✓ Yes
Free & ad‑free
✓ Open source
✓ Open source
~ Freemium
✕ Ads
Compared in good faith · Each tool has its strengths — pick what fits your couch.
04 / Screens
Built for the 10‑foot — and the 6‑inch.
01TV · Home
02TV · Details
03TV · Live TV
04TV · Catalogs
05Built-in collections
06Player · 4K HDR
07Mobile · Home
08Profiles
MORE
On your phone, too
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05 / Devices
Android TV first, mobile alongside.
Android TV
Primary · D‑pad tuned
Google TV
Supported
Android phone
Companion UI
Android tablet
Companion UI
06 / Setup
From install to first stream in minutes.
Install from Play Store
Open Google Play on your Android TV, search for ARVIO, hit install. No account, no setup wizard, no upsells.
Under a minute
Add a server, catalog, or addon
Connect Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin, paste an addon URL, or import an M3U for live TV. Profile presets get you running fast.
Two minutes
Press play
Browse, hit OK on the remote, the player takes over. Trakt picks up watch state. Resume points stay in sync across devices.
You're streaming
07 / Beginner Guide
Set up ARVIO the clean way.
Setup roadmap
From fresh install to a synced TV home.
Follow the path in order: create your space, connect sync, add your libraries and legal sources, then tune playback once.
01Profile and cloud sync
02Servers, catalogs, IPTV, and sources
03Playback polish and troubleshooting
Use only sources you are allowed to access. Torrent-based sources are not supported. ARVIO supports HTTP sources and user-configured debrid-compatible sources, but it does not host media, provide streams, or grant rights to third-party content.
Choose a name, color, and avatar. Use separate profiles for family, kids, guests, or different watch histories.
ProfilesPersonal home screen
02
Sync
Pair ARVIO Cloud
Go to Settings, Accounts, ARVIO Cloud, then scan the QR code with your phone. This keeps profiles, settings, catalogs, IPTV state, watch state, and profile avatars aligned across your devices.
QR pairCloud backup
03
Optional
Connect Trakt
Sign in if you want synced watch history, watchlists, scrobbling, and Continue Watching across devices.
Watch historyWatchlists
04
Libraries
Connect Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin
Open Settings, Home Server. For Emby or Jellyfin, choose Add server, enter the server URL, then add your username and password or token. For Plex, choose Connect with code, optionally enter a server URL, then scan the QR code or open the auth page and confirm the code.
PlexEmbyJellyfin
05
Libraries
Use server libraries in ARVIO
Connected home servers can appear as sources and catalog rows. Name each server clearly, then use Test connection to confirm the active profile can reach every server before browsing.
Catalog rowsTest connection
06
Expand
Add catalogs and IPTV
Add public Trakt or MDBList rows from Settings, Catalogs. For live TV, use Settings, IPTV, Add Playlist, then add an M3U URL or Xtream server details with an optional EPG URL.
CatalogsLive TVEPG
07
Sources
Add compatible sources
Use HTTP sources and user-configured debrid-compatible sources only. Torrent-based sources are not supported. For long URLs, use the Google TV or Google Home phone remote keyboard.
HTTPDebrid-compatibleNo torrent sources
08
Polish
Tune playback
Set subtitle language, content language, minimum quality, DNS provider, frame-rate matching, volume boost, and card layout from Settings. Player menus also handle subtitles and audio tracks.
SubtitlesFrame rateQuality filters
09
Support
Fix common issues
If something fails, verify the URL on your phone first, reload the playlist or source, test Home Server connections, check account pairing, then restart ARVIO and the TV if needed.
ReloadConnection testRestart once
08 / Open
Open source. Built in the open.
ARVIO is open source. Source code, releases, APKs, issues, and contributions all live on GitHub.
Free, open source. No ads, no analytics, no upsells, no premium tier. If you want to support the project, there's a Ko‑fi link — but nothing in the app is gated behind it.
Does ARVIO host or stream content?
No. ARVIO is a hub — it talks to the addons, M3U lists and accounts you connect. We ship metadata addons (Cinemeta, TMDB) and subtitle providers (OpenSubtitles) and integrate Trakt, but we don't host video.
Which devices are supported?
Android TV and Google TV are first‑class — Chromecast with Google TV, NVIDIA Shield, Onn 4K, Walmart Onn, most Sony Bravia and TCL sets. Android phones and tablets get the companion UI. iOS, Apple TV and webOS are not supported.
What about codec support? Dolby? HDR?
ExoPlayer (Media3) with the FFmpeg extension covers AV1, HEVC, VP9, H.264, AAC, AC3, EAC3, TrueHD, DTS where the device's audio pipeline allows passthrough. HDR10 and Dolby Vision depend on your hardware. Subtitles: SRT, VTT, ASS/SSA, PGS.
Do I need a media server?
No server required. ARVIO runs entirely on the TV. Optional cloud sync (watchlist, resume points) is available via Trakt — your account, your data.
How do I install the APK directly?
Grab the latest APK from GitHub releases. On Android TV, enable "Install unknown apps" for your file manager, then sideload. The Play Store path is recommended for auto‑updates.
Available now
Install it on your TV tonight.
Free and open source. No account required — sign in only if you want cloud sync.
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