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An Android TV and Fire TV client for EPGStation that lets you watch recorded TV programs with a TV remote.

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What is it?

This app is a client for EPGStation, a self-hosted TV recording server. It is built for Android TV and Fire TV so that recorded programs can be browsed and played from the living room using only the arrow keys of a standard remote.

The interface uses the Leanback theme for TV. Users can search recordings, including by voice through the microphone on Android TV remotes, open program details, and play videos either in the built-in player or in external players such as MX Player and VLC. The built-in player supports ARIB STD-B24 subtitles from version 1.28 onward.

The app requires EPGStation 1.x or 2.x, with limited testing on 1.x, and Android 5.1 or later. It is distributed as an APK outside the Play Store and can be installed via Downloader by AFTVnews or adb, and it can check for updates from within the app when the user chooses to.

Key features

  • 01Leanback-based UI designed for TV remote navigation.
  • 02Voice search of recorded programs using the Android TV remote microphone.
  • 03Built-in player with ARIB STD-B24 subtitle support.
  • 04Option to open videos in external players such as MX Player or VLC.
  • 05In-app update check that connects to GitHub only when the user confirms.

Use cases

  • Watching EPGStation recordings on a living-room Android TV or Fire TV.
  • Browsing and searching a home recording library with a standard TV remote.
  • Playing recorded Japanese broadcasts with ARIB subtitles on a TV.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install Downloader by AFTVnews from the TV app store

  2. 2

    Enter the 6-digit short code from the latest release notes in Downloader to get the APK

  3. 3

    Install the downloaded APK by following the on-screen prompts

Things to know

  • Requires an EPGStation server (version 1.x has limited testing).
  • Only works on Android TV, Fire TV, and Android 5.1 or later.
  • Google Play and Amazon Appstore listings were removed in 2022, so installation is via sideloading.

Topics

#android-tv#fire-tv#epgstation#media-player#leanback#kotlin#recording

FAQ

What is epcltvapp?
An Android TV and Fire TV client for EPGStation that lets you watch recorded TV programs with a TV remote. This app is a client for EPGStation, a self-hosted TV recording server. It is built for Android TV and Fire TV so that recorded programs can be browsed and played from the living room using only the arrow keys of a standard remote.
Is epcltvapp free to use? What license does it have?
epcltvapp is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is epcltvapp still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to epcltvapp was on Nov 7, 2026.
What can I use epcltvapp for?
Watching EPGStation recordings on a living-room Android TV or Fire TV. Browsing and searching a home recording library with a standard TV remote. Playing recorded Japanese broadcasts with ARIB subtitles on a TV.
How do I install epcltvapp?
Install Downloader by AFTVnews from the TV app store Enter the 6-digit short code from the latest release notes in Downloader to get the APK Install the downloaded APK by following the on-screen prompts
Where can I get epcltvapp?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/daig0rian/epcltvapp

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