What's New in GridStreamr
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v1.0.6
January 2026
starNew Features
Username/User Tag Configuration
Configure your own custom username or user tag directly from the side menu. This unique identifier allows other GridStreamr users to find and share content with you easily.
Benefit
Enables seamless content sharing between users. Once configured, your username/tag becomes your sharing address, making it simple for friends and family to send you curated playlists and content without needing to exchange complex credentials or links.
Direct Playlist Sharing
Share your Linked Playlists directly with other GridStreamr users by entering their username or user tag. No need for external links or manual configuration.
Benefit
Streamlines the sharing process by allowing direct user-to-user playlist sharing. Perfect for sharing curated content collections with friends, family, or community members. The recipient receives the shared playlist instantly and can add it to their collection with a single tap.
Universal Reach - External Player Support
Export and share your curated Linked Playlists with any external media player that supports XTREAM Codes API or M3U playlist formats. Your playlists work seamlessly with popular players like VLC, Kodi, TiviMate, and many others.
Benefit
Expands your streaming options beyond GridStreamr. Whether you prefer a specific player on your smart TV, want to use GridStreamr as a playlist manager for other apps, or need to share playlists with users who don't have GridStreamr installed, Universal Reach ensures your curated content is accessible everywhere.
Real-time Notifications
Receive instant push notifications when another user shares a Linked Playlist with you. Notifications appear in real-time, keeping you informed of new shared content immediately.
Benefit
Ensures you never miss shared content. Instead of manually checking for new playlists, you'll be notified instantly when someone shares content with you. This makes collaboration and content discovery effortless, especially useful for communities or groups sharing curated playlists.
Improved Linked Playlists UX
Enhanced user experience for adding content to Linked Playlists. Simply long press on any category, channel, movie, or series to quickly add it to your Linked Playlists without navigating through multiple menus.
Benefit
Significantly speeds up playlist curation workflow. The long press gesture provides quick access to playlist management actions, reducing the number of taps needed to organize content. This intuitive interaction makes building and maintaining your perfect streaming lineup faster and more enjoyable.