WATCH TV SHOWS & FILMS — via Plex

Plex is where all your TV shows, films, and kids' stuff lives. It works on practically everything — smart TVs, Apple TV, iPad, phones, even your browser. If you've ever used Netflix, you already know how to use Plex.

Just Open in Your Browser EASIEST

Any device

Go to plex.stationarystore.ie in any browser. Log in with your Plex account and you're watching.

Open Plex

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Everything

Available on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android, Samsung TV, LG TV, Fire TV, Roku, PlayStation, Xbox, and more.

+ Best experience, offline downloads, continue watching, kids profiles
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SET UP PLEX — one-time, takes 2 minutes

Step-by-step

  1. Download the Plex app on your device (links above)
  2. Open the app and sign in with your Plex account (or create one free at plex.tv)
  3. Once signed in, text Brodawg your Plex email so he can invite you to the server
  4. You'll get an email from Plex saying you've been invited — accept it
  5. Open Plex again. Tap the hamburger menu or More and look for "Brodawg's Servo"
  6. That's it. Browse TV, Films, Kids — hit play.
Samsung TV / Toshiba TV: Search for "Plex" in your TV's app store. It's free. Sign in with the same account.
Apple TV box: Download Plex from the App Store on Apple TV. Sign in, and the server will appear automatically once Brodawg has invited your account.
iPad: Download Plex from the App Store. Same sign-in flow. You can also download shows for offline watching on flights/commutes.

WATCH LIVE TV — Irish & UK channels

Live TV channels are available through an IPTV proxy running on the server. You can watch through Plex (easiest) or through a dedicated IPTV app.

Available Channels

BBC One
BBC Two
BBC Three
BBC Four
CBeebies
CBBC
TG4
Channel 4
Channel 5
ITV2
ITV3
ITV4
Oireachtas TV

Green = reliable   Amber = intermittent   More channels being added — text Brodawg with requests.

LIVE TV IN PLEX — the easy way

How it works

The server runs a virtual TV tuner that Plex sees as a real device. Once connected, live channels just appear in your Plex app under "Live TV & DVR". No extra setup on your end.

Don't see Live TV? Look for "Live TV & DVR" in the Plex sidebar. If it's not there, text Brodawg.

IPTV APPS — if you want a dedicated live TV app

GSE Smart IPTV

iPhone / iPad / Apple TV

Full-featured IPTV player. Add the M3U URL below and you get a channel guide.

+ EPG guide, favourites, PiP on iPad - Ad-supported free tier
App Store

Smart IPTV

Samsung TV

Works on Samsung Tizen TVs. One-time payment. Add the M3U URL via their website.

Setup Guide

VLC FREE

Everything

Open the M3U URL in VLC on any device. No frills but always works.

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IINA FREE

Mac

Open the M3U URL directly. Clean, native Mac player.

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SET UP AN IPTV APP — if not using Plex

M3U Playlist URL

M3U URL http://tv.stationarystore.ie/m3u/
Copy this into your IPTV app's "Add Playlist" or "M3U URL" field.
EPG / XMLTV URL http://tv.stationarystore.ie/xmltv/
Optional. Adds programme guide if your app supports it.

Step-by-step (GSE Smart IPTV example)

  1. Open GSE Smart IPTV on your iPhone/iPad/Apple TV
  2. Tap the + button or go to Remote Playlists
  3. Choose "Add M3U URL"
  4. Paste http://tv.stationarystore.ie/m3u/ as the URL
  5. Give it a name like "Servo TV"
  6. For EPG, go to settings and add http://tv.stationarystore.ie/xmltv/
  7. Channels will load. Pick one and watch.
Samsung TV (Smart IPTV app): Go to siptv.app/activation/ on your phone. Enter your TV's MAC address and the M3U URL above. The playlist loads on your TV within minutes.

TIPS

  1. Plex is the easiest — if you already use Plex, live TV just appears there too. No extra apps needed.
  2. Channels sometimes go down — these are free public streams. If a channel isn't working, try again later or try a different source.
  3. BBC channels are the most reliable — they use BBC's own CDN and rarely go offline.
  4. No RTE? — RTE blocks third-party streaming. Use the RTE Player app directly for now. We're working on it.
  5. Want a channel added? Text Brodawg. If a stream exists, he'll add it.