Live TV
Live TV is the core of ynoTV. Stream your favorite channels, browse categories, and manage multiple views all in one place.
Playback Experience
Section titled “Playback Experience”ynoTV uses a custom high-performance player engine built on top of mpv for low-latency, hardware-accelerated playback.
EPG Display Customization
Section titled “EPG Display Customization”Customize the Electronic Program Guide interface to enhance visibility and control.
Enhanced Program Highlight
Section titled “Enhanced Program Highlight”Improve the visual distinction of currently airing programs in the EPG for better readability.
Configuration Path : Navigate to Settings → Live TV → EPG Display
Enable Darker Highlight : Activate the option to deepen the highlight color on current program blocks, providing stronger visual contrast against non-airing content
Mini Media Control Bar
Section titled “Mini Media Control Bar”Add playback controls directly to the EPG preview window for convenient operation without switching views.
Configuration Path : Navigate to Settings → Live TV
Enable Mini Media Bar : Toggle the Mini Media Bar for EPG Preview to display play/pause and volume controls overlay on the preview video
Alternative EPG Layout
Section titled “Alternative EPG Layout”Switch between traditional and modern EPG layouts based on your preference.
Configuration Path : Navigate to Settings → Live TV → EPG View Layout
Select Layout : Choose Alternate EPG View to enable a different interface arrangement
Quick Toggle : Press E to instantly switch between the Traditional and Alternate EPG views
Navigating Live TV
Section titled “Navigating Live TV”Channel List & Categories
Section titled “Channel List & Categories”The Live TV view summarizes all available content for your currently active source.
- Browse Categories: Use the sidebar to jump to different genres (Sports, News, Movies, etc.).
- Search: Instantly find channels by name or provider category.
- Favorites: Mark any channel as a favorite for quick access from the Watchlist.
Multiple Views
Section titled “Multiple Views”Watch up to four streams at once with our Multiview Layouts.
Interface Controls
Section titled “Interface Controls”Channel & Category List
Section titled “Channel & Category List”Access your complete channel lineup through multiple methods:
Navigation Button : Click Live TV in the header to open the channel and category panel
Keyboard Shortcut : Press L (default) for instant access to the channel list
Toggle Panels : - C — Show or hide the Categories sidebar
- G — Show or hide the Electronic Program Guide
Preview Screen Management
Section titled “Preview Screen Management”Customize the preview window to your viewing preference:
Resizing : Drag from the bottom-right corner of the preview to expand the window diagonally
Reset to Default : Right-click the bottom-right corner to restore the preview to its standard dimensions
Fullscreen Activation : - Double-click any channel in the list to close the guide and display the stream in fullscreen mode within the application
- Double-click the preview video directly to achieve the same result
Context Menu Options
Section titled “Context Menu Options”Source Management : Right-click any source in the category list to access Manage Categories, allowing you to enable or disable specific category groupings for streamlined browsing
Channel Actions : Right-click any channel to reveal a contextual menu with the following capabilities:
- Record — Initiate a scheduled recording with custom parameters
- Quick Record — Start an immediate recording using default settings
- Add to Custom Group — Organize channels into personalized collections
- Copy Stream URL — Copy the direct stream address to your clipboard