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IPTV Player Interface Overview
Main Menu Structureβ
The main menu includes several sections:
- Live: Watch live TV channels.
- Recommended for You: Channels suggested based on viewing history.
- My Lists: Manage your added M3U playlists.
- Options: Configure app settings.
- Trending: Popular or trending channels.
- Movies & Series: Movie and series-related channels (if available in your region).
- Search: Find channels by name, EPG content or within lists.
Each category expands to show submenus such as Program Guide, More Options, and Edit Channel.
Live Channels Screenβ
When watching a channel, pressing Arrow Down (keyboard) or swiping up twice returns you to the main menu.
Pressing once shows player controls like volume, playback speed, and transmission switching.
Favorites and Watch Historyβ
- Favorites: Press the heart icon to add a channel to your favorites.
- Favorites with Shortcuts: Assign number shortcuts to favorite channels for quick access.
- Watch History: Automatically tracks recently viewed channels.
- Continue Watching: Access in Tools > Continue Watching for user history.
Both are accessible from the More section or directly from the player screen.
Search Functionalityβ
Quick Searchβ
- Press F3 at any time to open search
- Click Search in the home screen
- Search types: General (default), EPG content, or within specific lists
Search Optionsβ
- General search: Searches across all channels
- EPG search: Searches program guide content
- List search: Searches within specific IPTV lists
Navigating with Remote or Keyboardβ
Use standard input methods to navigate:
- Arrow keys to move between menus.
- Enter/OK to select.
- Back/Escape to go back.
- Volume Up/Down to control sound.
- Arrow Down twice (or swipe up twice) to exit full-screen mode.
Complete Keyboard Shortcutsβ
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Back | Backspace or Esc |
| Navigate | Arrow keys |
| Open Bookmarked Channel | Press channel number |
| Add/Remove from Favorites | Ctrl + D or Ctrl + Shift + D |
| Record Start/Stop | F9 or Ctrl + X |
| History | Ctrl + H |
| Home | Home |
| Switch Language | Ctrl + L |
| Miniplayer Mode | Alt + M or Ctrl + M |
| Open URL | Ctrl + U or Ctrl + O |
| Search | F3 or Ctrl + F |
| Next Video | Ctrl + Right Arrow |
| Previous Video | Ctrl + Left Arrow |
| Pause/Play | Space |
| Reload Stream | F5 |
| Seek Forward/Backward | Right/Left Arrow (hide controls first with Up Arrow) |
| About Megacubo | F1 or Ctrl + I |
| Fullscreen Toggle | F11 or Alt + Enter |
| Developer Tools | F12 or Ctrl + Shift + I |
Customizing Shortcutsβ
Go to Tools > Key Mapping to customize these and other hotkeys.
Player Controlsβ
Basic Controlsβ
- Play/Pause: Spacebar or OK button
- Volume: Arrow Up/Down or dedicated volume buttons
- Full Screen: F11 or double-click
- Exit: Escape or Back button
Advanced Controlsβ
- Switch Transmission: Circular arrows icon
- Audio Track: Three-dot menu > More options > Select audio
- Subtitles: Three-dot menu > More options > Select subtitle
- Video Quality: Three-dot menu > More options > Select quality
- Settings: Gear icon
Theme Customizationβ
Built-in Themesβ
- Go to Tools > Themes
- Select from available themes
- Apply changes instantly
Creating Custom Themesβ
- Go to Tools > Themes > Create Theme
- Customize:
- Text size and colors
- Grid size and layout
- Background images
- UI element colors
- Overall appearance
Theme Featuresβ
- Text customization: Adjust font size and colors
- Layout options: Modify grid size and spacing
- Background images: Set custom backgrounds
- Color schemes: Create personalized color themes
Menu Navigation Tipsβ
Quick Accessβ
- Favorites: Press heart icon on any channel
- Recent: Automatically shows last watched channels
- Search: Press F3 or use search icon
- Number shortcuts: Press assigned numbers for favorite channels
Customizationβ
- Themes: Customize appearance in Tools > Themes
- Keyboard shortcuts: Map custom keys in Tools > Key Mapping
- Accessibility: Enable screen reader in Options > Behavior
Accessibility Featuresβ
- High contrast mode for better visibility
- Large text options for easier reading
- Keyboard navigation for all functions
- Screen reader support on compatible devices
- Narrator mode: Reads selected options and notifications (Options > Behavior)
Fullscreen and Miniplayer Modesβ
Fullscreen Modeβ
- PC: F11 or Alt + Enter
- Android: Default mode when not in miniplayer
- Exit: Escape or Back button
Miniplayer Modeβ
- Activation: Alt + M or Ctrl + M
- Resizable: Adjust window size
- Always on top: Option to keep window visible
- Available on: PC and Android platforms
The interface is designed to be intuitive and accessible. Take time to explore the different sections to discover all available features. You can customize many aspects in the settings.
See Alsoβ
- Hotkeys - Keyboard shortcuts and controls
- Configuring - App settings and preferences
- Setup Wizard - First-time configuration