OTT Navigator Quick Start Guide

1. Initial Setup: Adding Your Provider

OTT Navigator is a media player, meaning you need to link your media service or playlist to watch content.

1. Launch the App: Open OTT Navigator on your device.
2. Access Settings: Navigate to Settings → Provider (or Providers).
3. Select “Add Provider”:
   • Xtream Codes API: Choose Xtream Codes, enter your Server URL, Username, and Password, then click Apply / Save.
   • M3U Playlist URL: Choose Playlist, paste your M3U URL link, and select Apply.
   • MAC Portal: Select MAC Portal, enter the Portal URL and MAC address, then select Apply.
4. Load Channels: Allow the app a moment to import your categories, channels, and EPG (TV Guide) data.

2. Navigating the Main Screen & Remote Controls

• Main Screen: Access Live Stream, TV Guide, Movies, TV Series, Media Library, Search, and Settings.
• While Watching Live TV:
  • Up Button Opens the live channel list or TV guide.
  • Down Button: Shows Archive
  • Left / Right Buttons: Moves Forward or Backward through the channels.
  • Center / OK Button: Brings up the player menu, channel info, and playback overlay.
  • Back Button: Hides menus or returns to the app home screen.
  • ☰: Menu button: Opens Menu

3. Key Customization Features

Marking Favorites

• Highlight any channel in your list.
• Press and hold the OK / Select button for ~3 seconds to bring up the context menu.
• Select Add to Favorites.

Hiding Unwanted Categories

If your service loads thousands of categories you don’t use:

1. Go to Settings → Extended settings → Categories → Visable entities want.
2. Uncheck any categories you wish to hide from your main guide.

Reordering Categories

1. Long-press (3 seconds) the OK button on any category name.
2. Select Rearrange in list.
3. Use the Up or Down directional keys to move the category to your preferred position.

4. Helpful Settings & Technical Fixes

• Subtitle Controls: Go to Settings → Player → Subtitles to toggle automated subtitles on or off.
• Remote Customization: Go to Settings → Player → Setup remote controller to review or reassign remote button shortcuts.
• Screen Margins / Overscan: If the menu edges get cut off on your TV screen, go to Settings → Visual style → Margins to adjust the screen size.
• Backup & Restore: To transfer your setup to another device, go to Settings → Extended → Backup. You can save your configuration and restore it on another unit without re-typing server links or reorganizing categories.

5. Recording & Buffer Settings

• Adjust Buffer Settings: Settings → Player →Network → Broadcast buffer size
• Recording Live Shows:
  • Current program: Long press on the cannel name → Click record
  • from the Guide: Long press the show → Click record → Choose your option
  • Reminder: Your streaming device has limited local storage. Remember to delete recordings after watching them!

6. App Maintenance: Clearing Cache & Router Care

Clearing App Cache

If the app starts lagging or freezing, clear the cache following these device-specific steps:

Android Devices

1. Press the Home button on your remote.
2. Go to Settings → Apps.
3. Select the app you want to clear.
4. Click Clear Cache, select OK, and confirm.
   • Important: DO NOT click “Clear Data” or your app login settings will be erased!
5. Go back up, click Force Stop, and confirm. Use your Back button to exit settings.

Amazon Firestick Devices

1. Press the Home button on your remote.
2. Go to Settings → Applications → Manage Installed Applications.
3. Select the app you want to clear.
4. Click Clear Cache, select OK, and confirm.
   • Important: DO NOT click “Clear Data”.
5. Go back up, click Force Stop, and confirm. Use your Back button to exit settings.

Don’t Forget Your Router!

Your modem/router needs a little help as well. Rebooting your router regularly clears out stale connections, resets memory buffers, and prevents buffering issues for smooth streaming.

Read more: Why You Should Reboot Your Router Regularly for Smooth Streaming