ersatztv/README.md

# ErsatzTV

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.

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![epg-example](https://ersatztv.org/images/home/epg-example.png)

## How It Works

1. **Install ErsatzTV**: Download and set up the server on your system.
2. **Add Your Media**: Connect your media libraries and collections.
3. **Create Channels**: Design and schedule your own live channels.
4. **Stream Anywhere**: Watch on any device with IPTV and EPG support.

## 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 (NVENC, QSV, VAAPI, AMF, VideoToolbox)
- **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.

## Documentation

Documentation is available at [ersatztv.org](https://ersatztv.org/docs/).

## License

This project is inspired by [pseudotv-plex](https://github.com/DEFENDORe/pseudotv) and
the [dizquetv](https://github.com/vexorian/dizquetv) fork and is released under the [zlib license](LICENSE).