Channels and streaming services

Set up the programmes they enjoy.

Connect each service on GoodOldTV first, then copy a supported programme or playlist link into the caregiver app.

How sign-in worksFind your service →

The simple route

Connect. Copy. Add.

You only sign in once for each service. After that, a link tells GoodOldTV exactly what to make into a channel.

  1. Connect the service

    In the app, open Settings → Streaming services and choose the service.

  2. Copy a programme link

    Open the programme, episode or playlist in its usual app or website and choose Share or copy the address.

  3. Add the channel

    Open Channels → Add channel, paste the link, choose a clear name and add an optional description.

Signing in

Sign in on the television

  1. Make sure the television is on and GoodOldTV is showing.
  2. In the caregiver app, open Settings → Streaming services.
  3. Choose a service. Its own sign-in page opens on the television.
  4. Use a QR code or device code if the service offers one. Otherwise use the secure controls in the app.
  5. Finish any profile choice, approval question or player-volume setting.
  6. Tap Sign-in and profile ready.

The controls can feel a little unusual because your sign-in stays on GoodOldTV. Account details are entered directly into the streaming service’s own page rather than being handled by GoodOldTV.

Sign-in controls

Move around the page

Type on TVType one field on the phone, then choose Send to TV.
Next fieldMove to the next box, link or button.
Previous fieldMove back to the previous box, link or button.
EnterActivate the selected button or submit a form.
BackspaceDelete the character before the cursor.
Close (Esc)Close a menu, message or pop-up.
Arrow buttonsMove a selection or the text cursor when the page supports it.
TV trackpadDrag to move the pointer and tap to click when keyboard navigation is not enough.
Scroll up / downMove a long page until the part you need is visible.
DiscardLeave setup without marking the service connected and return to the previous channel.

Adding a channel

Paste the link into the app

  1. Find the programme, episode, live channel or playlist described for the service below.
  2. Use Share → Copy link, or copy the address from a browser.
  3. In GoodOldTV, open Channels → Add channel and paste it.
  4. Give the channel a short, familiar name. Add a description if it will help the caregiver remember what it contains.
  5. Review the detected service, then save.

Sign-in comes first. GoodOldTV will ask you to connect the detected service before it accepts a channel from it. If the link is not a supported programme or playlist address, the app shows Link not supported.

Supported services

Instructions for each service

Availability, subscriptions and content rights depend on the service and country. Use an account that can play the chosen content on the web.

YouTubeSpotifyNetflixApple TV+Prime VideoDisney+HBO MaxSkyShowtimeTV 2 PlayNRK TVBBC iPlayerNPO StartViaplayNLZIET
YouTubePlaylist channels

Before you start

A Google/YouTube account and a playlist containing the videos you want. Use a public or unlisted playlist that the signed-in account can open.

Prepare the playlist

Add the videos in the order you want them to play. Turn shuffle off. Enable autoplay so YouTube can move naturally between videos.

Get the channel link

Open the playlist—not an individual video by itself—then choose Share and copy its link. A supported link contains a list=… playlist identifier.

SpotifyPremium playlist channels

Before you start

A Spotify Premium account is required for GoodOldTV playback. Create a playlist and add the music in the order you want.

Prepare the playlist

Turn shuffle off. GoodOldTV requests playlist repeat so the channel can continue after the last track.

Get the channel link

Open the playlist, choose Share → Copy link to playlist, and paste that playlist link into GoodOldTV. Album, artist and individual-track links are not channel links.

NetflixProgramme or episode

Before you start

A Netflix account and profile that can play the programme. Check that the profile’s autoplay preference matches the experience you want.

Get the channel link

Open the title or start the episode in a browser and copy a Netflix /title/… or /watch/… address. GoodOldTV keeps the programme identifier and removes share tracking.

Apple TV+Programme page

Before you start

An Apple Account with access to the chosen programme.

Get the channel link

Open the programme on tv.apple.com and copy the non-homepage address from the browser. Use the page you have confirmed starts the intended programme.

Prime VideoProgramme page

Before you start

An Amazon account with Prime Video or the required purchase, rental or channel subscription.

Get the channel link

Open the programme on primevideo.com and copy its non-homepage address. Use a link that the signed-in GoodOldTV browser can play.

Disney+Playing programme

Before you start

A Disney+ subscription and the profile you want GoodOldTV to use. Set that profile’s autoplay preference as desired.

Get the channel link

Start the programme in a browser, then copy the address containing /play/. Disney+ Share links containing /browse/entity-… are information pages and are not supported channel links.

HBO MaxProgramme or episode

Before you start

An HBO Max account and subscription that can play the chosen content.

Get the channel link

Open or start the programme on Max, then copy the non-homepage address. Current episode links commonly contain /video/watch/….

SkyShowtimeProgramme page

Before you start

A SkyShowtime subscription and the profile GoodOldTV should use.

Get the channel link

Open the programme on skyshowtime.com and copy its non-homepage address. Confirm the same link plays while signed in on GoodOldTV.

TV 2 PlayProgramme or episode

Before you start

A TV 2 account with access to the chosen programme. Advertisements may play where required by TV 2.

Get the channel link

Open the programme on play.tv2.no and copy its address. GoodOldTV removes share tracking and adds the playback instruction automatically.

NRK TVProgramme or episode

Before you start

An NRK account. GoodOldTV requires service setup so the programme history and position are more predictable.

Get the channel link

Open the programme or episode on tv.nrk.no and copy its address. Do not use the NRK home page.

BBC iPlayerEpisode

Before you start

A BBC account and access to BBC iPlayer in your location. The service may ask you to confirm that the household has the required TV licence.

Get the channel link

Open the episode and copy its bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/… address. Programme index pages and unrelated BBC pages are not supported.

NPO StartProgramme

Before you start

An NPO ID and any access level required for the programme.

Get the channel link

Open the playable programme page and copy its npo.nl/start/afspelen/… address. The NPO Start homepage is not a channel link.

ViaplayMovie or episode

Before you start

A Viaplay subscription that includes the chosen programme.

Get the channel link

Start the movie or episode, then copy the address beginning viaplay.com/player/default//…. Catalogue, homepage and sign-in addresses are not channel links.

NLZIETOn-demand programme or live channel

Before you start

An NLZIET subscription. During setup, select the profile GoodOldTV should restore after a browser or device restart.

Get the channel link

Start the on-demand programme or live channel in the NLZIET web app, then copy the player address. Supported links use app.nlziet.nl/play with either context=OnDemand&id=… or context=Live&channel=….

Provider pages can change. If a previously working link is rejected or playback stops at an unexpected page, use Settings → Streaming services to fix the sign-in, then contact support if the problem continues.