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Merged Playlists

Merged Playlists automatically combine multiple source playlists into a single, unified playlist. This is ideal for aggregating content from multiple providers, creating comprehensive channel lineups, or maintaining automatic synchronization across sources.

What is a Merged Playlist?​

A Merged Playlist combines entire playlists automatically:

  • All channels from multiple sources in one playlist
  • Automatic deduplication of channels
  • Priority-based source selection
  • Automatic updates when source playlists sync
  • Intelligent channel and series merging

Unlike custom playlists where you manually select content, merged playlists automatically include all content from the selected sources.

Use Cases​

Multi-Provider Aggregation​

Combine channels from multiple IPTV providers:

  • Primary provider for most channels
  • Secondary provider for backup/failover
  • Specialty providers for niche content
  • Free sources to supplement paid services

Failover and Redundancy​

Create reliable playlists with automatic failover:

  • Multiple sources for the same channels
  • Priority-based selection
  • Automatic switching on stream failure
  • Improved uptime and reliability

Content Consolidation​

Unify your content sources:

  • One playlist for all your IPTV services
  • Single EPG combining all sources
  • Simplified client configuration
  • Centralized management

Testing and Comparison​

Compare providers side-by-side:

  • Test stream quality from different sources
  • Compare EPG accuracy
  • Evaluate reliability
  • Make informed decisions about providers

Creating a Merged Playlist​

  1. Navigate to Merged Playlists in the sidebar
  2. Click Create Merged Playlist
  3. Configure basic settings:
    • Name: Descriptive name
    • Enabled: Activate the playlist
  4. Click Save
  5. Add source playlists (next step)

Adding Source Playlists​

After creating the merged playlist:

  1. Open your Merged Playlist
  2. Go to the Playlists tab
  3. Click Add Playlists
  4. Select the playlists to merge
  5. Configure priority for each source
  6. Click Save

Playlist Priority​

Each source playlist in a merge can have a priority setting:

  • Higher priority = preferred source for duplicates
  • Used for automatic channel selection
  • Configures failover order
  • Default: 0

Example:

  • Provider A (Premium): Priority 100
  • Provider B (Backup): Priority 50
  • Free Provider: Priority 10