IPTV-Filter: Support for tcp:// streams (1 Viewer)

[bradholland]

I thought perhaps it was best to ask for this feature on my own rather than hijack someone elses thread. feel free to delete if i shouldnt do this.

I would like to be able to play my iptv streams which are delivered to me in the format:
tcp://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:4900 [HOST IPORT]

would be great if someone could add this to the filter.

best
Brad

 

[bradholland]

ive been researching more about this topic over the past 24 hours.
It seems that the way my provider is sending these tv streams is going to become the future of IPTV anyway.

traditional udp streaming etc mostly relies on users being attached to the same network as the service provider in some fashion.
this new methodology using tcp:// protocol is called OTT (over the top streaming) which opens up teh possibilities for providers to deliver services across the internet rather than a closed network.

I found an intersting whitepaper on the technologies HERE

It would seem this is the future of IPTV streaming, so i guess I just have to sit tight until its implemented.