README.md

IPTV WEB Player | Web App

Author: Bocaletto Luca

IPTV WEB Player is a professional, responsive web streaming application developed by Bocaletto Luca. It allows users to upload an .m3u or .m3u8 playlist file to dynamically generate a channel list and stream IPTV channels using HLS.js. The app features a modern, icon-enhanced UI with full keyboard and gamepad support for seamless navigation.

Features

• Playlist Upload: Easily upload your .m3u or .m3u8 playlist to load IPTV channels.
• Dynamic Channel List: Automatically parse and display channels from your playlist.
• HLS Streaming: Seamless streaming powered by HLS.js.
• Responsive, Modern UI: Beautiful design with professional icons and smooth animations.
• Universal Input Support:
  • Keyboard Controls:
    • L key: Open the file input to load a new playlist
    • Arrow Up/Down: Navigate the channel list
    • Enter: Select the highlighted channel
    • Space: Toggle play/pause
    • ‘+’ / ‘=’ and ‘-’: Adjust volume
    • M key: Toggle mute
    • F key: Toggle fullscreen
    • P key: Toggle Picture-in-Picture
  • Gamepad Controls:
    • D-Pad Up/Down: Navigate the channel list
    • A Button: Select the channel
    • B Button: Toggle play/pause
    • LT / RT: Volume down/up
    • X Button: Toggle mute
    • Y Button: Toggle fullscreen
    • LB: Trigger file input
    • Back Button: Toggle Picture-in-Picture
• Visual Feedback: A spinner overlay is displayed during stream loading.

Technologies Used

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• HLS.js

Installation

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/bocaletto-luca/IPTV-WEB-Player-JS.git

2. Navigate to the project directory: cd IPTV-WEB-Player

3. Open the index.html file in your web browser or run a local web server for full functionality.

Usage

1. Upload Playlist:
   Click the file input (or press the L key or LB button on your gamepad) to select your .m3u or .m3u8 playlist containing IPTV channel links.
2. Select Channel:
   The app will parse your playlist and dynamically generate a channel list. Use the mouse, keyboard (Arrow keys and Enter), or gamepad (D-Pad and A button) to navigate and select a channel.
3. Stream Video:
   Once a channel is selected, the stream loads via HLS.js. Use on-screen controls or input devices (e.g., Space for pause/resume, volume keys, M for mute, F for fullscreen, P for Picture-in-Picture) to control playback.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or fix:

git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Commit your changes with clear messages: git commit -m "Describe your change"

4. Push your branch: git push origin feature/your-feature-name

5. Open a pull request detailing your changes.

License

This project is licensed under the GPLv3 License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

For questions or feedback, please contact Bocaletto Luca.