Here's an Interesting Website

[Joe Guy]

At this website - tv.garden - you can click on any country on a global map and access live TV stations from all over the world.

[BoSoxGal]

Wow, that's fantastic. Thank you for sharing!

[MajGenl.Meade]

I think caution is the word. This website . . . it is interesting. I wonder in what its interest really lies. I haven't found access to who owns it, what their agenda is or where it is based. Much of it is not live TV but links to youtube and other video providers. Firefox would not let me open Classic Top Gear (which required a sign-in and no means to sign-in).

I checked South Africa and SABC News was available but not SABC 1, 2 and 3 or e-TV (the broadcast channels).

In the UK it was BBC News and Sky News but not BBC1, 2, 3, 4, VII, &^% or ITV which are the open broadcast channels. There were a lot of "TV" channels seemingly for Somalis, Arabs, Asians and other ethnic groups which I doubt are regular TV.

I prefer my VPN which gives access to all real TV channels for $100/year (and right now John Wick is only showing on Netflix in Japan in case you needed to know)

[Joe Guy]

Thanks for the heads-up, Meade. At the website I clicked on "About" and it seemed legit to me. I copied & pasted the text below. Also, I went to ScamAdviser and it has a good rating.

I guess you can never be 100% sure of your safety but as far as I can tell it doesn't look like they're trying to sell anything or get your personal information.

About tv.garden

Welcome to tv.garden, your gateway to free live TV streaming from anywhere.

Our goal is to make discovering and watching global channels as easy and enjoyable as possible.

Explore a wide range of channels, including international news, live sports, movies, entertainment, and cultural shows.

Dive into global cultures through our intuitive interface: pick a country on our interactive 3D globe, use the handy sidebar, or try your luck with the "Random Channel" button to explore something new. Who knows what you'll discover next? Inspired by the simplicity and fun of discovering channels on Radio Garden, tv.garden brings that same effortless experience to live TV. Fast, user-friendly, and completely free—no account needed, no hidden steps—just click and enjoy.

Mission

At tv.garden, we value simplicity, reliability, and a seamless viewing experience. Our aim is to connect you with engaging content from around the world without clutter or broken links. By focusing on channels that actually work, we're here to spare you the hassle of buffering and frustration—letting you simply tune in and enjoy.

Start exploring now—your next favorite channel is just a click away!


Our Neutrality Policy

At tv.garden, we are committed to political neutrality. Our mission is to provide a simple and accessible way to explore free IPTV and YouTube channels from around the world, without taking any stance on political or territorial matters.

To maintain consistency, we follow the country classifications recognized by the United Nations (UN). Our goal is to present channels based on their official country of operation while ensuring a neutral and inclusive platform for global viewers.

Have a question or suggestion? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out anytime at feedback@tv.garden.

Our Content Sources

Our lineup of live IPTV and online TV channels comes from the awesome IPTV community on GitHub. Their ever-growing directory is the backbone of tv.garden, letting us bring free international channels straight to you. We appreciate their hard work and dedication.

Live YouTube Channels

To give you even more viewing options, we also feature live YouTube channels—updated regularly so there's always something fresh to check out. Whether you're into news, sports, or cultural content, our curated list has you covered. Got a channel you'd love to see on tv.garden? Drop us a note at feedback@tv.garden; we're always open to suggestions!

Technology Behind the Scenes

Open-source tools made tv.garden possible. Some of these tools include:

Three.js: Drives the 3D globe at the heart of tv.garden.
Video.js: A widely used, reliable, and powerful video player that ensures smooth playback of live streams and videos in many formats.
Luxon: Simplifies handling and calculating local times for selected countries.

A big thank you to these and all open-source communities for making projects like tv.garden possible!

Legal Disclaimer

tv.garden provides access to publicly available streams but does not host, own, or control any video content. We offer a simple way to explore and watch streams that, in good faith, we believe have been authorized for public distribution by the copyright holders. We follow the guidelines established by the IPTV-org repository on GitHub, a publicly maintained collection of IPTV links. Please note that tv.garden does not host or store any video content itself.

If you believe a stream infringes on your copyright, you may:

File a DMCA takedown notice with IPTV-org, as they maintain the repository that serves as the primary source of these links.
Alternatively, contact dmca@tv.garden. We will promptly review your notification and take appropriate action, including removing the link from our website if necessary. tv.garden complies with valid DMCA takedown notices.

Important: Removing a link from tv.garden does not remove the content from the web. If the content is infringing, we encourage you to also contact the hosting provider of the stream.

tv.garden strives to link only to legitimate streams, but we cannot guarantee the copyright status of every link. tv.garden reserves the right to remove links to content at its sole discretion and without prior notice.

By using tv.garden, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

User Support and Feedback

Got a question, a suggestion, or just want to say hi? We're here to help. Email us at feedback@tv.garden, and we'll do our best to make your tv.garden experience even better.

[MajGenl.Meade]

Yeah, all that's well and good. I took a look at github (from whence all this lovely stuff pends) and can't say that the Wikipedia article filled me with confidence - partly because I don't understand (or care to) what all this techno babble actually means. So, we each gotta make our own way. The benefit of open source stuff is that it's open - and that's also the risk.

[BoSoxGal]

Oh well I watch too much TV anyway so I doubt I'll use it much. Did watch some livestream of parliament in Quebec just so I could wallow in the quebecois.

[Joe Guy]

I think the time for concern with 'open source' is if you're going to download the software. Otherwise, the risks aren't really any different than going to most websites.

Plan B isn't encrypted so it might even be less safe than tvgarden.