Xtream Codes & M3U Playlists
Supports all standard IPTV formats: local M3U files, M3U8 web URLs, and Xtream Codes API with server, username, and password. Playlists are cached locally for lightning-fast startups.
Über Alcatraz Player
Alcatraz Player is a modern multimedia & IPTV player for Windows 10/11 and Android TV / Fire TV featuring 60 FPS hardware acceleration, interactive EPG timeline, authentic 2:3 cover grid, and WebRTC P2P Watch Together. Real-time screen and window sharing with built-in voice chat. One-time €19 lifetime license with a 7-day unrestricted free trial.
Next-Gen IPTV Player for Windows & Fire TV • With P2P Co-Streaming & Desktop Share
Live TV, Media Libraries & Streams. Stream together with friends.
The fastest IPTV & multimedia player for Windows and Fire TV with native 60 FPS hardware acceleration, EPG timeline, 2:3 Blu-ray & series cover grid and the innovative Watch Together feature: Enjoy your playlists, app windows or desktop in real-time encrypted P2P – including voice chat!
Integrated Voice Chat
Talk while watching together
Multi-Source Streaming
IPTV • Window • Screen
High-End Performance
What makes Alcatraz Player superior?
Engineered for the highest desktop & TV IPTV standards: Not a sluggish web wrapper, but blazing-fast playback, versatile playlists, and uncompromising ergonomics.
EPG Electronic Program Guide
Instantly view what is playing across all channels and what comes next. Features a live progress bar, comprehensive show descriptions, and crisp channel logos.
Cinema & Series Covers in 2:3 Format
Flawlessly proportioned movie and series posters just like genuine home cinema Blu-ray editions. The responsive grid adapts flexibly to your window size.
Real-Time Audio-Sync Offset Calibration
A common nuisance with IPTV streams: audio and video drifting out of sync. With Alcatraz, tune the audio track to the millisecond via slider or hotkey 'K'.
Multi-Audio & Subtitles
Easily switch between different audio tracks (German, English, original sound) and toggle subtitles on or off. Ideal for international broadcasts and shows.
Clean-View & Windows 11 Snap Layouts
Hide the channel list and control bars with a single keypress ('Z') for pure cinema immersion. Fully supports Windows 11 Snap Layouts (50/50, 70/30).
Alcatraz PRO Expansion
With the Lifetime PRO upgrade, unlock unlimited simultaneous co-stream viewers, 1080p 60 FPS broadcasts, built-in voice chat, kick/ban moderation, and multi-playlists.
Multi-Source Streaming: TV, Windows & Desktop
Stream more than TV: switch between 3 flexible sources – live IPTV signal, an open application window (browser, media library, game), or your whole desktop.
Exclusive Signature Feature
What is the signature feature
"Watch Together"?
Tired of laggy screen shares? You want to watch thrilling matches, shows, or videos together, but you are not in the same room. Conventional screen sharing over Discord or browser tools stutters, has immense delays, and out-of-sync audio. Alcatraz Player solves this brilliantly: our virtual living room connects you and your friends via encrypted WebRTC P2P directly from PC to PC. Experience the action at the exact same millisecond (< 100 ms latency), talk live via built-in voice chat, and enjoy silky 60 FPS quality!
Virtual Living Room & Instant Join
Start your private room with one click. Your friends join instantly using the lightweight free Alcatraz Player Viewer – we encourage all users to hold regular subscriptions with their providers.
Real-Time Sync via WebRTC P2P (< 100 ms Latency)
No intermediate cloud servers. The video signal travels straight from your PC to your friends – cheer and celebrate at the exact same millisecond!
Integrated Voice Chat
Put on your headsets and talk directly inside the application without needing third-party voice apps like Discord running in the background.
100% Security for Your Credentials
Your private IPTV server URLs, credentials, and playlist files never leave your machine. Viewers only receive the already decoded video and audio frames.
You (Host)
Alcatraz Player
Your Friends
Free Viewer
Multi-Source Engine
Not Just IPTV: Stream App Windows or Your Entire Desktop
You are not restricted to TV broadcasts. Choose with one click between three complete signal sources – with seamless live hot-swapping during active streams:
Source 1: Live TV & Streams
IPTV Player (Live TV & VOD)
Broadcast the live TV stream, nature documentaries, free-to-air channels, or VOD files loaded in your Xtream & M3U playlists with smooth 60 FPS GPU acceleration.
Source 2: App Window
New
Application Windows (Browser & Apps)
Share a single open window (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, public media libraries, YouTube, Discord, or games) – while your private desktop remains hidden.
Source 3: Desktop Capture
Entire Desktop Screen
Present your full PC monitor in ultra-high resolution. Ideal for Windows 11 snap windows, side-by-side multitasking, tutorials, or cooperative gaming.
2026 Market Comparison
Why Alcatraz Player is the Modern Choice
An objective comparison for Windows 10/11 and Fire TV: see how Alcatraz Player stands out from legacy Android players and generic media utilities.
| Feature / Capability |
Recommended 2026
Alcatraz Player
Windows & Fire TV
|
TiviMate
Android / Fire TV Only
|
VLC Media Player
Generic Player
|
IPTV Smarters Pro
Legacy Player
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native Windows 10/11 Support 64-Bit desktop app without Android emulator | Native & Portable (60 FPS) | No (Needs Emulator) | Yes (Desktop Tool) | Outdated Windows Version |
| Watch Together (P2P Co-Streaming) Lag-free stream sharing with friends & voice chat | WebRTC P2P + Voice | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Multi-Source Screen Sharing IPTV, any app window, or entire desktop | 3 Sources with Hot-Swap | Not Supported | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| EPG Timeline & Program Guide 7-day timeline, logos & program summaries | Interactive Timeline & Search | Excellent (Android) | List View Only | Basic EPG View |
| Supported APIs & Codecs Xtream Codes, M3U/M3U8, XMLTV, HEVC, 4K HDR | All Formats + Hardware Decode | Xtream Codes & M3U | M3U Only (No Xtream API) | Xtream Codes & M3U |
| Privacy & Local Data Storage Passwords and server URLs remain on your device | 100% Encrypted Locally | Stored Locally | No Server Connection | Third-party tracking / ads |
| Pricing & License Model Fair pricing with zero recurring software traps | €19 One-Time PRO Lifetime License | approx. €35 Lifetime or approx. €10 / yr | Free (Open Source) Lacks TV comfort | Sub approx. €15 / yr Free tier has ads |
Fair One-Time Payment
Transparent Pricing. Zero Software Subscriptions.
We hate expensive recurring monthly software fees as much as you do. That is why Alcatraz Player is offered as a single lifetime license.
LIFETIME DEAL
Alcatraz PRO Lifetime
NO SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION • NO RECURRING FEES • PERPETUAL ACCESS
€
19
One-Time
Includes 7 days of unrestricted PRO features for free testing!
| Feature | Free / Trial Version | 👑 PRO Lifetime (€19) |
|---|---|---|
| IPTV Playback & EPG | Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited |
| Co-Streaming Quality | 720p HD (30 FPS) | ✓ 1080p Full HD (60 FPS) |
| Simultaneous Viewers | Max 2 Viewers | ✓ Unlimited Viewers |
| Integrated Voice Chat | ✕ Not Included | ✓ Fully Enabled |
| Multi-Playlists & Xtream Profiles | 1 Profile | ✓ Unlimited Profiles |
| Host Moderation (Kick & Ban) | ✕ Basic | ✓ Complete Control |
| Stream Watermark | Alcatraz Free Overlay | ✓ 100% Clean & Ad-Free |
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Simple & Transparent
3 Simple Steps to Alcatraz PRO
Your customer portal account on this website is your central license hub. Set it up once – use it permanently across all your Windows PCs.
Step 1 • Instant Start
7-Day Free Trial
Download Alcatraz Player and start right away. All PRO features are fully unlocked for 7 days – no prior account or payment required.
Download App ↓Step 2 • On Website
Create Account & Buy Lifetime
Create your account in our portal with your email and password. Pay one-time €19 via Stripe. Your license key activates in seconds.
Create Account & Pay €19 →Step 3 • In App
Sign into the Player
Launch Alcatraz Player on your PC, select "Account & Login", and enter your portal credentials. All devices sync automatically!
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Official Installers
Download Your Version
Available for Windows 10 & 11 (64-Bit) as well as Amazon Fire TV and Android TV. Clean, zero malware, zero spyware, zero intrusive ads.
For Streamers & IPTV Owners
Alcatraz Player (Windows)
The complete desktop application to play IPTV playlists, manage EPG guides, and host private co-streaming watch parties.
- Version 1.0.0 • For Windows 10/11 (64-Bit)
- Includes 7-day unrestricted free trial
- Publisher: Alcatraz Player
For Your Friends (Viewers)
Alcatraz Player Viewer (Windows)
The lightweight, resource-efficient viewer for friends and guests. Simply launch, enter the room code, and join synchronized watch parties instantly.
- 100% free for all invited viewers
- Built-in headset & voice chat detection
- No account or email registration required
For Smart TVs & Streaming Sticks
Alcatraz TV (Android & Fire TV)
The streamlined TV app for Amazon Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube, Android TV, and Google TV with native D-pad remote navigation.
- For Amazon Fire OS & Android TV (7.0+)
- Complete D-pad remote control navigation
- Official TV Stores (Amazon & Google Play)
Important Windows Notice
First Launch on Windows (SmartScreen Prompt)
Because Alcatraz Player is distributed as an independent desktop application, Microsoft Defender SmartScreen may display "Windows protected your PC" on first launch:
Schritt 1
Click "More info" in the blue Windows popup dialog.
Schritt 2
Then click the "Run anyway" button.
Schritt 3
The app launches immediately – this prompt only appears once.
Which version is right for me?
Installer (.exe with Setup)
Ideal for host & daily use. Integrates into Windows Start Menu, desktop shortcuts, and handles background updates.
- Automatic desktop & start menu shortcuts
- Automatic background updates on new releases
- Associates .m3u playlists & deep-links (alcatraz://)
- Permanent Windows Firewall rule for P2P streaming
Portable (.exe without Installation)
Perfect for friends, guests & USB drives. Zero setup, no admin privileges required – just double-click and run.
- Zero installation & no administrative rights required
- Runs directly from USB drive or Downloads folder
- Leaves no temporary file residue in Windows
- Ideal for friends who only join as viewers
Transparent Engineering
Changelog & Release Notes
Documenting all updates, new capabilities, and performance optimizations for Alcatraz Player.
Version 1.0.0
Latest Release- Neu Hardwarebeschleunigter 60 FPS Video-Renderer: Ruckelfreie Wiedergabe für Live-Sport, HD-Sender und 4K HDR Filme mit minimaler CPU-Auslastung.
- Neu WebRTC P2P Co-Streaming (Watch Together): Teile Live-Spiele und Streams synchron direkt mit Freunden – latenzfrei, mit integriertem Voice-Chat und P2P-Direktverbindung.
- Neu Multi-Source Streaming (Desktop & Fenster): Streame nicht nur IPTV, sondern jedes geöffnete Anwendungsfenster oder deinen gesamten Bildschirm mit Live-Vorschau und Hot-Swapping.
- Neu Integrierter Voice-Chat: Kristallklare Sprachübertragung mit automatischer Headset-Erkennung und Rauschunterdrückung während des gemeinsamen Schauens.
- Optimiert Elektronische Programmzeitschrift (EPG): Interaktive 7-Tage-Timeline mit Senderlogos, Sendungsdetails und Suchfunktion.
- Optimiert Xtream Codes & M3U8 Engine: Multi-Account-Verwaltung mit automatischer Kategorisierung für Live-TV, VOD und Serien.
- Sicherheit Lokale Zugangsdaten-Verschlüsselung: Xtream-Passwörter und Serverlinks werden ausschließlich lokal auf deinem PC verarbeitet und niemals an Zuschauer übertragen.
Version 0.9.8 Beta
- Neu Minimalistisches Stream-Overlay: Unaufdringliches Vektor-Branding mit P2P-Verbindungsstatus im Bildrand.
- Optimiert NAT-Traversal & ICE/STUN Integration: Verbesserte P2P-Direktverbindungen hinter gängigen Heimroutern und Firewalls.
- Sicherheit Zuschauer-Management: Host-Kontrolle mit Kick/Ban-Funktion und konfigurierbarem Teilnehmer-Limit.
Clear Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about playlists, co-streaming, licenses, and privacy.
No, absolutely not. Alcatraz Player is exclusively a playback client application (comparable to VLC Media Player, Kodi, or a web browser) and does not host or distribute any channels, video streams, or subscriptions. Users link their own legally acquired playlists (Xtream Codes API, M3U/M3U8) or freely accessible public broadcasts.
Yes, absolutely! Alcatraz Player includes a high-performance Windows desktop capture engine. From the sharing menu, choose between 3 sources with one click: 1. IPTV Player (active TV channel or VOD), 2. Any application window (browser, YouTube, Discord, games), or 3. Entire Desktop Monitor. You can even hot-swap between sources live without interrupting the viewer stream.
We strongly advocate and recommend that every participant holds regular subscriptions with the respective content and TV providers. Alcatraz Player is a neutral software that provides low-latency Peer-to-Peer synchronization (WebRTC) to bring friends, sports fans, and families together across distances as if in the same living room. Users are solely responsible for the legality of the media they play and share.
We believe in honest, enduring software. Because our Watch Together co-streaming utilizes direct Peer-to-Peer (WebRTC) transmission between computers, we do not incur exorbitant recurring cloud bandwidth bills. This allows us to pass the savings on as a fair, permanent €19 lifetime license with zero subscription traps.
100% secure. Your Xtream credentials, passwords, and M3U server URLs are processed strictly on your local PC. The WebRTC connection only transmits the already decoded video and audio frames. Viewers never have access to your server addresses or credentials.
The moment you launch Alcatraz Player for the first time, a 7-day unrestricted trial starts automatically with all PRO features enabled. No credit card or registration is required. After 7 days, you can continue using standard features or unlock lifetime PRO anytime for €19.
Both Alcatraz Player and the Player Viewer are native desktop apps optimized for 64-bit Windows 10 and 11. For TVs, Alcatraz TV is available as a native APK for Amazon Fire TV (Stick & Cube) and Android TV / Google TV. macOS and Linux builds are currently in development.
Yes, absolutely – Alcatraz Player is the premiere native Windows alternative to TiviMate. While TiviMate was built for Android TV and requires laggy Android emulators on Windows, Alcatraz Player was engineered natively for Windows 10/11 with 64-bit DirectX acceleration, offering the same modern EPG timeline plus exclusive P2P Watch Together and multi-source window sharing.
Installation on Amazon Fire TV takes under 2 minutes: 1. Install the free Downloader app from the Amazon Appstore. 2. Enable "Install Unknown Apps" for Downloader in Fire TV Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options. 3. Open Downloader, enter https://alcatrazplayer.com/downloads/Alcatraz-Player-FireTV.apk and click Go. 4. Confirm installation and launch Alcatraz TV directly with your remote control.
Alcatraz Player utilizes modern DirectX hardware acceleration and supports all industry broadcasting codecs: Video: H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), AV1, VP9, MPEG-2, MPEG-4. Audio: AAC, AC3 (Dolby Digital), E-AC3 (Dolby Digital Plus), MP3, Vorbis. Resolutions: SD, 720p, 1080p Full HD, and 4K Ultra-HD at smooth 50/60 FPS with native HDR10 color rendering. Protocols: HLS (.m3u8), MPEG-TS (.ts), RTMP, RTSP, and Xtream Codes REST-API.
Direct Support
Questions, Feedback, or Assistance?
Our engineering team is ready to assist you with technical setup questions, feedback, or licensing at any time.
Legal Compliance & Neutrality Notice
Alcatraz Player is a neutral playback and media player software. We do not host, broadcast, or distribute any proprietary television channels, video streams, movies, or paid subscriptions. The software is designed exclusively for playing user-supplied, legally acquired playlists (M3U, Xtream Codes) and public web streams. The "Watch Together" feature provides a private Peer-to-Peer real-time transmission tool. Users are solely responsible for the legality of the content they import and share.