Feature Request: Configurable timeout and auto-reconnect settings for Live TV channels

[jonzey231 35]

I use Dispatcharr as an IPTV proxy that assigns multiple backup streams to each channel. When a stream experiences issues (buffering, stuttering, or complete failure), Dispatcharr automatically fails over to the next available stream in the sequence.

Current Issue: When Emby encounters a problem connecting to a Live TV channel, it tends stops the connection attempt entirely after a few seconds. Even though Dispatcharr switches to a backup stream on the backend, Emby has already stopped trying to connect and does not automatically retry.

Requested Solution: Add configurable settings for Live TV channels:

• Connection timeout duration (time to wait before considering a stream failed)
• Auto-reconnect behavior (automatically retry connection after timeout)
• Number of retry attempts

This would allow Emby to detect when a stream has failed and automatically reconnect, which would then pick up the backup stream that Dispatcharr has switched to.

Also, as a bonus, adding native Xtream Codes (XC) functionality would be greatly appreciated.

[jonzey231 35]

Example configuration page.

[pdclark 10]

Up!

[Luke 42078]

Hi, more options to control this are certainly possible. Thanks.

[jonzey231 35]

On 2/16/2026 at 12:58 AM, Luke said:

Hi, more options to control this are certainly possible. Thanks.

Thanks!
 

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