Switchback TV
Your playlist. On the TV.
Switchback TV is a player for a playlist you already have. Add an M3U link or your provider login, then watch live TV, movies, and series from the couch on Android TV, Fire TV, NVIDIA Shield, or Mi Box. A private beta comes first. The public release is the fourth quarter of 2026.
Watching
Live TVCategories on the left, channels in the middle, and a preview that plays as you move down the list.
GuideWhat’s on now and next. Pick a future show to record it.
SwitchbackThe old remote’s back button, with up to four channels. Hold OK to jump to the next one.
Pause & recordPause live TV, record now or on a schedule. Recordings stay on the TV.
Catch-upWatch earlier shows on channels where your provider offers it.
Picture-in-pictureKeep a channel playing in the corner when you press Home, on TVs that support it.
Library
Movies & seriesYour provider’s library, with posters, ratings, and trailers when you add a free TMDB key.
SearchFind channels, movies, and shows. Talk to it with the 🎤 button.
Favorites & foldersStar channels and sort them into your own folders, like Sports or MLB.
HistoryJump back to what you watched recently.
Phone remote
No app to installScan the code on the TV with your phone’s camera. It works on your home Wi-Fi.
Type with your phoneSearch and fill in logins with your phone’s keyboard instead of the TV remote.
Four Switchback buttonsTap a box to jump straight to that channel.
Home screen extrasLocal weather and a headlines ticker, both optional.
What you need
- An Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, NVIDIA Shield, or Mi Box. Samsung, LG, Apple TV, and Roku are not supported.
- Your own M3U playlist or provider login, from a service you subscribe to. Switchback TV does not come with channels.
- Use it only with streams you have the right to watch.
Frequently asked questions
Does Switchback TV come with channels or playlists?
No. Switchback TV is a player only. It has no channels of its own. You connect an M3U playlist or a login from a provider you already subscribe to.
Which devices does Switchback TV support?
Switchback TV runs on Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, NVIDIA Shield, and Mi Box. Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Apple TV, and Roku are not supported.
Can I download Switchback TV now?
No. There is no public download yet. A private beta comes first. The public release is the fourth quarter of 2026.