submitted 3 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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So I want to add IPTV to my entertainment menu. (If you have good provider or app recommendations, DM me). But I want to run it through VPN.

What I'm thinking of doing is getting an inexpensive, second android box to use to watch IPTV. Then set up a VPN tunnel on my router and send all traffic from that device through the VPN.

That ensures I won't disrupt any existing streaming services with VPN, and I won't have to remember to fire up the VPN before watching IPTV (more importantly, I'm sure my kid won't remember). Thoughts?

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[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

I don’t think a vpn is worth the hassle for IPTV.

[-] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago

I came up with a very convenient way to stream IPTV in my home. If you have a home server with docker, Dispatcharr alongside Gluetun is the way to go.

Dispatcharr allows you to proxy all your IPTV channels to a local URL, and if you attach its network to Gluetun, Dispatcharr will fetch the IPTV content through the VPN server of your choice, and return it to your local network via HTTP (giving you a local only M3U list). This M3U could be used anywhere in your home, and you don't even have to bother about VPNs per device.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

Does Diapatcharr work better in your opinion than Xteve? I've been looking for something to move to because it feels like Xteve is no longer being maintained.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Ive been using it for a while now and yes its much better. Its more modern and more stable and expandable. Theres no quirks to work around you just configure it straightforwardly and the default settings just work. Its great. Also it lets you export as HDHR as well not just M3U.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

https://github.com/Threadfin/Threadfin If you need xteve alternative

[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I've tried it before. I have had lots of issues because the devs of Threadfin don't seem to test their code before they push a release.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

Yeah same so I pin the version number that is working and so I don’t use the latest version when they release. I get you. With that approach I got the stability.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

Dispatcharr

Hmm, if it gives you a local M3U list, I bet it would run in Jellyfin too.

[-] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago

Why do you want to run IPTV through vpn? What country are you in?

[-] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago

The US.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 hour ago

The only thing you need a VPN for is possibly torrents, even then private trackers exist for a reason. They ain't coming after you for IPTV unless you're selling boxes to people.

[-] [email protected] 13 points 3 days ago

ISPs don’t usually care about iptv streaming, it’s uploading that gets you in trouble. Unfortunately I don’t have much advice for providers as most are garbage unfortunately.

[-] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

I'm not sure if the original link is meant for public consumption but here's a mirror to an archive of the good stuff that was on r/iptvgroupbuy before it was removed.

That should help you avoid the pitfalls of iptv and save you some money.

Edit: updated link