Download NextPVR

NextPVR is a multi-platform TV server, and able to be installed on Windows, Linux, Mac, and Docker (NAS drives etc).


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The NextPVR backend provides services such as tuner setup, live tv and recording. For a frontend client, you can either use the built in web application, nextpvr.exe on Windows, or you can install an alternative clients. Below is a list of clients you can use with NextPVR.

Web Application

The web application is built into your NextPVR server and can be accessed at http://localhost:8866/index.html on a machine with NextPVR installed. The web application is used for configuring NextPVR, managing your recordings, watching live TV, or playing back recordings. The defult login is admin/password.

Playback of broadcast video in a web browser can be a fairly taxing activity. If NextPVR is installed on a slower machine, or you're interested in the best possible experience, it's worth taking the time to investigate some of the additional client options below.

UI Clients

Each NextPVR server includes the ability to act as a server for UI Clients. These are a special type of lite client which displays a set-top-box style of interface generated by the server, designed to be driven by a remote control from across the room.

On Windows installs, the nextpvr.exe desktop client application is included, which provides the UI client interface and playback. A web version of the UI Client can also be accessed from the Settings->About page of the web app. Other UI clients are available for install on MacOS, Android, Windows, Roku, Linux, and multiple platforms as a Kodi Addon. Other UI Client applications will be coming in the near future.

iPhone/iPad client

An iOS client is available for NextPVR on the Apple App Store. It requires iOS 10 or above, and can be downloaded from HERE

Android phone/tablet client

An Android client is available for NextPVR on the Google Play Store. It requires Android 5.1 or higher. It can be downloaded from HERE

Apple TV client

An Apple TV client is available for NextPVR on the Apple App Store. It requires tvOS 11 or above.

Kodi

Kodi includes a NextPVR addon that enables you to use Kodi as a client for NextPVR. Kodi is availble for a variety of platforms and can be downloaded from HERE

Jellyfin

Jellyfin includes a NextPVR addon that enables you to use Jellyfin as a client for NextPVR. Jellyfin is availble for a variety of platforms and can be downloaded from HERE

Emby

Emby includes a NextPVR addon that enables you to use your NextPVR channels from Emby. Emby can be downloaded from HERE