RelayTV - self hosted URL-to-TV playback
RelayTV turns video links into a smart TV queue system
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RelayTV turns video links into a smart TV queue system
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RelayTV is a self-hosted media playback system that turns links into queued HDMI playback via mpv. • Supports YouTube, Rumble, Jellyfin, direct files • Local file sharing & URL streaming • Queue + history + remote control UI • Android share target for instant casting • Home Assistant integration for power, play, pause, automation • Runs on local hardware for TV/HTPC-style control
RelayTV started as a way to solve a simple problem: quickly turning any video link into something that just plays on the TV without juggling remotes, apps, or casting quirks.
It runs locally and acts as a bridge between your devices and your screen. Send it a URL (YouTube, Rumble, Jellyfin, or direct file links), and it handles playback through a queue-based system powered by mpv.
Key ideas behind it: • Instant “share to TV” from Android
• Unified queue + playback control from any device
• Works with local media + self-hosted services like Jellyfin
• Home Assistant integration for automation (play, pause, power, scenes)
• Built to run on home hardware (NUC, Pi, etc.)
It’s designed for people who want a simple, local-first “living room media layer” instead of bouncing between apps and ecosystems.
Happy to answer questions or go deep on the architecture if helpful.