Provider order by default
Groups and channels can retain the order supplied by the playlist or provider instead of being silently re-sorted by channel number.
Authorized provider support
A live TV guide built for every screen.
Navigate your authorized provider in the free Android app, or use optional ARVIO Web on iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac, Apple TV and compatible smart-TV browsers. Browser and provider playback support varies.
Fast daily navigation
Channels and guide data stay connected.
ARVIO stores provider structure and EPG data locally so a returning user can see cached information quickly while updates continue in the background.
EPG matching
ARVIO uses provider identifiers first and normalized names as a fallback to connect programs with the correct channel.
Multiple EPG sources
Add more than one guide source to a playlist when the provider catalog spans different regions or data feeds.
Favorites first
Favorite channels and their guide data are prioritized during loading so the most-used part of a large playlist becomes useful earlier.
Search and category controls
Find channels or programs, hide unwanted groups and restore hidden categories per profile.
Catch-up aware guide
Past programs are shown for channels with archive metadata, with playback controls available when the provider supplies a valid catch-up stream.
Data flow
Designed to return quickly.
Add your provider
Use an authorized M3U, supported provider login or compatible playlist configuration.
Cache the structure
ARVIO stores the parsed groups, channels and usable guide data on the device for faster reopening.
Refresh in the background
Provider and EPG updates are processed without making the entire guide wait for a full rebuild.
ARVIO supplies no channels
You must connect a lawful service or playlist you are authorized to use. EPG coverage, channel uptime, archive depth and catch-up playback are controlled by that provider. ARVIO cannot create missing guide data or archive streams.
Common questions
Live TV and EPG FAQ
Does ARVIO include live TV channels?
No. ARVIO does not provide channels, playlists or streams. You must connect an authorized provider or playlist.
Can ARVIO preserve the provider's channel order?
Yes. ARVIO can retain provider group and channel order by default, while still allowing profile-specific visibility and ordering controls.
Why is catch-up unavailable for a program?
Catch-up requires the provider to expose archive capability and a valid playback URL for that channel and program. EPG history alone does not guarantee playable catch-up.
Related guides
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ARVIO is free and open source on Android.