Setup and data¶
WyreDeck supports several setup paths. Each path keeps a different amount of work on the TV, but none of them includes a content subscription.
Provider shapes¶
Xtream Codes¶
An Xtream provider normally supplies a server URL, username, and password. WyreDeck uses the provider API to import channels, movies, series, and available guide information.
M3U playlist¶
An M3U source is a playlist URL containing stream entries. It may be paired with a separate XMLTV guide URL when the provider supplies one.
XMLTV guide¶
XMLTV describes scheduled programs. It is guide data, not a stream source. A channel may play when its listing is missing, and a complete guide does not prove that a stream is currently available.
Setup modes¶
Local Install Only¶
The TV connects to the provider, stores the provider configuration and imported catalog locally, and performs catalog and metadata work on the device. This is the default for most users.
WyreDeck LAN Backbone¶
The TV pairs with a WyreDeck appliance on your own network. The Backbone can store provider credentials, import and organize catalogs, serve screen and search data, and retain profile playback state for connected TVs. Playback URLs are resolved through the Backbone, while the TV plays the selected stream.
The Backbone is equipment you operate. It is not WyreDeck's account service. LAN device trust is scoped to each appliance.
Anonymous WyreDeck account¶
A WyreDeck account is a random 16-digit number with no email, person name, or password. The account service handles pairing, device credentials, tier, and expiry. It does not receive provider credentials, provider catalogs, or viewing state from the currently shipped app.
Account creation and Premium availability remain limited during the private test. See account help for the current availability and no-recovery rules.
Content surfaces¶
Providers may supply any combination of:
- Live TV: channels and available guide listings.
- Movies: video-on-demand movies.
- Series: shows, seasons, and episodes.
Each surface syncs independently. A failed guide update does not necessarily mean channel playback is broken.
Metadata and TMDB¶
Provider catalogs often have limited artwork and descriptions. With a TMDB API key, WyreDeck can enrich movies and series with public metadata. In Local Install mode the key is encrypted and kept on the TV. A LAN Backbone uses its own configured key. Neither path sends the key to WyreDeck's account service.
Where data lives¶
- TV: Local Install provider credentials, imported catalogs, settings, and viewing state.
- Your LAN Backbone: Backbone-managed provider credentials, catalog data, device trust records, and profile playback state.
- Your provider: receives the provider requests needed to import and play the service.
- TMDB: receives metadata queries when a key is configured.
- WyreDeck account service: stores an anonymous account fingerprint, tier and expiry, and scoped paired-device records when an account is used.
- Tester issue-report service: stores a report only when you submit one from the app. Reports use bounded diagnostics and default to 30-day live retention during the private test.
Read the Privacy policy for the exact current collection, redaction, and retention details.