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Importing a playlist
IPTV playlists often hold tens of thousands of titles. The first time, Streamary downloads and organises all of them, which can take a few minutes.
The three steps
- Download: the playlist file comes from your provider. This is the slowest part and depends on their server. The screen shows how many MB have arrived.
- Read: Streamary sorts movies, shows and channels and groups episodes into seasons. The screen shows how many titles it has found.
- Save: the catalogue is stored on the device so it opens quickly next time.
A bar shows the overall progress and an estimate of the time left. If your provider's server doesn't report the file size, the bar keeps moving without a percentage until the download finishes.
Can I leave the screen?
Yes. Back to Lists keeps the import running in the background, with the percentage on the List's tile. Cancel import stops it. When it's done, Home opens by itself.
Refreshing a List
When your provider adds titles, refresh the List. The refresh runs in the background: you keep browsing, with a thin progress line at the top of the screen. The old catalogue stays available until the new one is ready, and a notice tells you how many new titles arrived.
If the import fails
- Check your internet and try again. Interrupted downloads continue where they stopped when your provider's server allows it.
- Some providers limit how often the playlist can be downloaded per hour. Wait a few minutes.
- If the error persists, check that your subscription is active and contact your provider.