User friendly IPTV App (or solution) for my 70+ parents

by jpbarcelos

Hello everyone,

My parents were visiting from overseas during COVID and are stuck here in Canada for the time being. I am looking for a solution for them to watch TV channels from home, but it has to be a very user friendly experience, resembling the cable tv experience (turn the tv on, start zapping channels).

I am currently using raspberry pi 2 with OpenElec, but the UI needs the use of a mouse and my dad cant get around to use it. And besides, RP2 is way too slow and just doesnt cut it.

Any APP recommendations? Is RP 4 enough for 1080p streaming? Any other recommended box for IPTV?

Thanks!

rebrandingpro

i guess Tivimate is quite simple :

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ar.tvplayer.tv

bellymus1

Not only TiviMate, but also check features that allow it to auto start, and even last channel(s) watched to avoid extra clicking, a step further also go over with them, what they actually watch, and setup their favourites; avoid sifting through 100's of channels to the likely 20-30 they typically watch.

authentictimer20

Best device for older ppl is mag device. Turn on and start zapping channels.

Flounder1234

all you need to start with is a Firestick and Tivimate app. If you don't like the stick then try others from there. But that should be a good start. Tivimate is easy to use too.

jpbarcelos

Thanks for the answers, everyone. I will try to install Tivimate on a firestick I have lying around here.
Funny thing is: I have an Fire TV and there is no way to use any decent IPTV app. I thought I'd have the same issue with the Fire Stick.
I'll provide feedback when I get it working

theswainer

iPlayTV on 4k TV is awesome

CraziestPenguin

Tivimate is worth a shot, but tbh, for 70+ year olds I would just put them on YouTube TV.

redw000d

free and easy: https://old.reddit.com/r/Free2View4CordCutters/ .. https://thefrugalstreamer.blogspot.com/p/free2viewtvpage1.html

MrBen23

If we're talking about simplicity, I'd recommend a set up of Firestick 4k with TiviMate. PM me if you have any questions.

ahwhatwr

Formuler Z8 with the included MyTvOnline 2
Best cable box like experience imo

rc6962

DM me - super user friendly app and service if needed.