Build Your Own Live TV Channels
ErsatzTV lets you transform your media library into a personalized, live TV experience—complete with EPG, channel scheduling, and seamless streaming to all your devices. Rediscover your content, your way.
What is ErsatzTV?
ErsatzTV is an open-source platform that transforms your personal media library into live, custom TV channels.
Enjoy a classic TV experience with your own content, complete with Electronic Program Guide (EPG), channel scheduling, and seamless streaming to all your devices.
Rediscover your media. Broadcast your way.
Key Features
Custom Channels
Create and schedule your own live TV channels.
IPTV & EPG
Stream with IPTV and Electronic Program Guide support.
Hardware Transcoding
High-performance streaming with hardware acceleration.
Media Server Integration
Connect Plex, Jellyfin, Emby and more.
Music & Subtitles
Mix music videos and enjoy subtitle support.
Open Source
Free, open, and community-driven project.
How It Works
Install ErsatzTV
Download and set up the server on your system.
Add Your Media
Connect your media libraries and collections.
Create Channels
Design and schedule your own live channels.
Stream Anywhere
Watch on any device with IPTV and EPG support.
FAQ
Yes! ErsatzTV is completely free and open source.
ErsatzTV runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
You can contribute code, documentation, or feedback via GitHub.
Community & Support
Join our active community to get help, share ideas, and contribute to the project. Connect with us on Discord or explore the code on GitHub!
Contribute
ErsatzTV is open source and thrives on community contributions! Help us improve by submitting code, writing documentation, reporting issues, or sharing feedback.
Contribute on GitHub