# Aerial TV — extended summary for AI systems

This file expands on [llms.txt](https://aerialtv.app/llms.txt) using the same positioning as the live marketing site. For step-by-step product documentation, prefer the per-article URLs in `llms.txt` or the bundled [aerial-docs-for-ai.md](https://aerialtv.app/aerial-docs-for-ai.md).

## Key messages

- **Positioning:** High-performance media player; **Aerial TV — Built For Everyone** (accessible, professional IPTV playback).
- **What it is:** A professional media player for your IPTV services—M3U/M3U8 and Xtream-style setups, live TV, movies, series, EPG, downloads, profiles, cloud sync, Trakt integration, and a capable video player.
- **What it is not:** **Aerial TV does not provide any content.** Users need their own IPTV subscription or playlists from a provider.
- **Platforms:** iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, and Android (see App Store / Play listings from the homepage).
- **Differentiators:** Speed and stability, total accessibility (e.g. VoiceOver), cross-device sync, AI-powered setup help on the website, premium IPTV-focused features (EPG, offline, parental controls, power-user settings).

## Core feature themes (from site copy)

These mirror the **Core Features** section on the homepage.

| Theme | Summary |
| ----- | ------- |
| Skip Intro & Recap | Skip redundant intros/recaps; seamless “Play Next” style binge flow. |
| Interactive EPG | High-performance program guide with timeline, genre filtering, and multi-day lookback. |
| Subtitles | OpenSubtitles support—preferred language and in-player search for missing subs. |
| Power users | Multiple playlists, custom user agent, clean titles, network options, incognito, custom ordering. |
| Cloud sync | Playlists, settings, and watch progress across devices. |
| Offline | Downloads for travel or unstable connections. |
| Profiles | Per-person favorites, history, and recommendations (up to five profiles in docs). |
| Trakt.tv | Two-way watch history, scrobbling, watchlist, recommendations (third-party service). |
| Parental controls | PIN-protected categories for family-safe use across profiles. |

## Short FAQ (aligned with site and docs)

**Does Aerial TV include channels or movies?**  
No. It is a player only; you supply playlists or credentials from a legal IPTV provider.

**Which devices are supported?**  
iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, and Android per store availability.

**Is the app accessible?**  
Yes—marketed as accessible, including VoiceOver and TV-style navigation.

**Where is official documentation?**  
https://aerialtv.app/docs and individual `/docs/{slug}` pages listed in `llms.txt`.