nodecast-tv Files

I'm excited to announce nodecast-tv v2.0.0, a major milestone update focusing on hardware transcoding, OIDC SSO authentication, and an updated user experience.

Major Features

Hardware Transcoding & Smart Stream Processing

Full support for GPU-accelerated transcoding to ensure smooth playback on all devices and browsers. * Encoders: Support for NVIDIA (NVENC), AMD (AMF), Intel QuickSync (QSV), and VAAPI. * Smart Detection: Automatically detects available hardware encoders on startup. * Transcoding Profiles: Configurable resolution (4K to 480p) and quality presets. * Audio: Smart downmixing for 5.1/7.1 audio to stereo (ITU-R, Night Mode, Cinematic).

OIDC SSO Authentication

Secure your instance with improved authentication flow. * Single Sign-On: Integrate with Authentik, Keycloak, or any OIDC provider. * Enhanced User Management: Improved user management UI for local and SSO users.

All-New Homepage

A redesigned home for your media. * Dynamic Sections: "Continue Watching", "Recently Added Movies", and "Recently Added Series". * Favorites: Quick access to favorite channels directly from the top of the dashboard.

Enhanced Player Experience

• Quality Badges: Real-time display of stream quality (1080p, 4K, SD) and transcoding status (Direct/Transcode) in the player overlay.
• Now Playing Indicator: Displays currently playing VOD in header menu for easy navigation back to the player.

Bug Fixes & improvements

• Fixed: "Stream ended prematurely" errors for certain HLS streams.
• Fixed: EPG parser crash on <category> tags.
• Updated: README documentation with new screenshots and configuration guides.