Complete Live & VOD IPTV Setup
Budget: €30 – €250 EUR
I’m putting together a full-featured IPTV platform that can seamlessly stream live channels while also serving a large on-demand library of movies and TV shows. The aim is a self-hosted solution I can control end-to-end—encoding, middleware, player compatibility, user management, and EPG integration—without relying on third-party subscription portals.
Here’s what I need from you:
• Architecture & Deployment
– Design a scalable, secure server layout (Ubuntu/CentOS, Docker, or a comparable stack) that supports both HLS and DASH.
– Automate transcoding and adaptive bitrate packaging with FFmpeg or a similar toolkit.
– Set up middleware such as Xtream UI, Stalker/Ministra, or your proven alternative for user and bouquet management.
• Content & Streaming Workflows
– Integrate live channel ingestion (RTMP, SRT, or multicast) alongside a VOD pipeline for my movie/TV catalogue.
– Ensure reliable catch-up, time-shift, and DVR functions.
– Implement proper EPG grabbing and parsing.
• Player & Device Compatibility
– Confirm playback on Android, iOS, SmartTV (Tizen, webOS), and common STB apps.
– Provide sample m3u/m3u8 links plus a branded Android app or web player, if feasible.
• Documentation & Handover
– Clear setup notes, backup/restore procedures, and basic monitoring dashboards (Grafana/Prometheus or similar).
– Post-deployment support for any unforeseen issues during initial launch.
I don’t have a hard deadline—the priority is a rock-solid, future-proof implementation over rushing delivery—so feel free to propose phased milestones that let us test each module as we go.
If you’ve already built similar live + VOD systems and can point to running examples, I’d love to review them. Let’s talk through your approach, preferred toolchain, and any licensing considerations, then lock in the plan.
Here’s what I need from you:
• Architecture & Deployment
– Design a scalable, secure server layout (Ubuntu/CentOS, Docker, or a comparable stack) that supports both HLS and DASH.
– Automate transcoding and adaptive bitrate packaging with FFmpeg or a similar toolkit.
– Set up middleware such as Xtream UI, Stalker/Ministra, or your proven alternative for user and bouquet management.
• Content & Streaming Workflows
– Integrate live channel ingestion (RTMP, SRT, or multicast) alongside a VOD pipeline for my movie/TV catalogue.
– Ensure reliable catch-up, time-shift, and DVR functions.
– Implement proper EPG grabbing and parsing.
• Player & Device Compatibility
– Confirm playback on Android, iOS, SmartTV (Tizen, webOS), and common STB apps.
– Provide sample m3u/m3u8 links plus a branded Android app or web player, if feasible.
• Documentation & Handover
– Clear setup notes, backup/restore procedures, and basic monitoring dashboards (Grafana/Prometheus or similar).
– Post-deployment support for any unforeseen issues during initial launch.
I don’t have a hard deadline—the priority is a rock-solid, future-proof implementation over rushing delivery—so feel free to propose phased milestones that let us test each module as we go.
If you’ve already built similar live + VOD systems and can point to running examples, I’d love to review them. Let’s talk through your approach, preferred toolchain, and any licensing considerations, then lock in the plan.