# TvhClient — TVHeadend Client

> Remote client for TVHeadend DVB receiver, DVR, and streaming server. (iPhone/iPad app by Luis Fernandes.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvhclient/id638900112 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Luis Fernandes](https://appshunter.io/developer/638900116)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.31/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 56 MB
- Languages: Czech, Dutch, English, German, Portuguese, Slovenian, Spanish
- Released: 2013-05-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvhclient/id638900112/reviews.md

## What is TvhClient?

TvhClient will enable your iPhone or iPad to easily perform your TVHeadend common daily tasks and allow you to watch your channels on your device.

TvhClient allows you to remotely control the TVHeadend server - a DVB receiver, DVR and streaming server. 

The app relies on real-time data it retrieves from the TVHeadend server allowing you to accomplish several tasks, including:
* view the channel's streaming video in-app or launch a third party video application, 
* list channels, 
* view channel's EPGs, 
* search by program title, 
* start, schedule and playback recordings (DVR),
* check alternative times for any show scheduled,
* view the log / status of the server
* browse your muxes and playback any of them without a channel

Supported Tvheadend versions: 3.2 and up.
Transcoding is supported in TVHeadend 4.x versions using TVHeadend's profiles.

** For support (or crashes!) contact me at tvhclient@gmail.com or join http://chat.tvhclient.com.

The app supports sending video stream url directly to: VLC, Oplayer, Buzz Player, GoodPlayer, Ace Player, nPlayer and remotely to Kodi (TvhClient does not support passwords in webinterface!). If you know other apps that work well with TVHeadend and want them added, contact me via e-mail.

## Key features

- Remote TVHeadend server control
- Watch live TV channels
- Manage and schedule recordings (DVR)
- Browse channel EPGs
- Search programs by title
- View server logs and status
- Stream video to third-party apps

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thanks a Sloth | $1.99 | one-time |
| Whale of Thanks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Llama Thanks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Apple TV Full App | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 53)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvhclient/id638900112/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing App

*2024-12-29, version 4.0.2*

Really appreciate your genius Luis

### 2/5 — garbled code

*2024-09-20, version 4.0.2*

garbled code in English

### 2/5 — Totally different apps on AppleTV vs iPhone

*2024-06-30, version 4.0.2*

I’ve paid for the app, but the iPhone version lacks a ton of features available in the AppleTV version.

I just want a grid guide and to be able to see channel logos like a normal person…

Transparent logos are produced by TVH, so in dark mode I cannot see half the logos (black text on a black background can’t be read). Please give me the option to change the icon backgrounds on all formats of the app so I don’t have to futz with custom icons because of this half baked app in iOS.

### 5/5 — Great TVH Client

*2023-10-05, version 4.0.2*

I have been using for years and very happy with the app Pleased to see recent development as I was concerned support had stopped Thanks for continuing with this great app Please continue the your good work

### 4/5 — Good app

*2022-08-12, version 4.0.0*

Really good app. Could do with iOS Picture in Picture and Chromecast support but otherwise all good.

### 5/5 — 麻烦 作者更新一下

*2022-05-06, version 4.0.0*

已经很久没更新
信号数字db值
 显示不正确

### 5/5 — Fantastic!

*2021-09-13, version 4.0.0*

App works great, thank you so much!!

### 5/5 — Bug Fixes Needed

*2021-07-12, version 4.0.0*

Good app but a few bugs sound plays in background when switching out of app but then a blank screen appears upon returning.

No Picture in Picture native iOS support.

### 2/5 — Subtitles don’t work

*2021-07-02, version 4.0.0*

The DVB subtitles don’t work on Internal VLC. It just stays on disable when I try to enable them. This needs fixing.

### 3/5 — Great app with annoying playback bug

*2021-04-26, version 4.0.0*

The internal VLC player has a bug where switching app or interacting with the system UI (control center, notifications, low battery) causes the video to go black. It can be restored by minimising the video (downward arrow at top left) then tapping the thumbnail.

## Frequently asked questions about TvhClient

### What does TvhClient do?

TvhClient allows you to remotely control your TVHeadend server, a DVB receiver, DVR, and streaming server. You can perform common daily tasks, watch your TV channels on your device, and manage recordings.

### What are the key features of TvhClient?

Key features include viewing live channel streams, listing channels, browsing EPGs, searching for programs, scheduling and playing back recordings, checking alternative show times, viewing server logs, and browsing muxes.

### Is TvhClient free to use?

The application is free to download and use, with in-app purchases available for additional functionality or features. There are no advertisements within the app.

### What TVHeadend versions are supported?

The app supports TVHeadend versions 3.2 and up. Transcoding is supported in TVHeadend 4.x versions using TVHeadend's profiles.

### Can I watch TV on other apps with TvhClient?

Yes, TvhClient supports sending video stream URLs directly to several third-party video applications such as VLC, Oplayer, Buzz Player, GoodPlayer, Ace Player, and nPlayer. It can also send streams remotely to Kodi.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.2 — 2023-08-19

Updated vlckit to 3.6.0b4
Added workaround for spinning wheel

### 4.0.1 — 2022-09-23

Updated VLCKit to 3.4.1b11
Display channel numbers option

### 4.0.0 — 2020-07-05

Dark theme support in iOS13
Upgraded vlckit to 3.3.13
Removed fabric crashlytics reports
Added a "clear image cache" button in settings screen
Chromecast support is currently unavailable - hopefully will return in a future update

### 3.4.2 — 2020-01-15

Switched to always displaying kbits/s in Status screen for subscriptions and streams (this is the same as tvheadend UI)

### 3.4.1 — 2019-12-10

Updated to VLCKit 3.3.9

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## Related topics

[tvhclient](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tvhclient) · [tvheadend](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tvheadend)

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