With the media library you can get live TV and TV programs from ZDF on your smartphone or tablet
Did you miss the tonight show on Friday evening or don't have a TV at all? Thanks to the ZDFmediathek, you can still access the entire range of the second German television - conveniently via the Android app. Whether you want to watch TV series and films already broadcast at a later date or want to watch the game of your favorite club live on your tablet: the media library makes it possible and transfers the desired program quickly and smoothly to your mobile device.
Of course you can also access the media library via the browser. However, the Android app offers other practical features:
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comfortable, direct access and intuitive layout
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memorizing individual TV programs and videos
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Reminder function : notification of your favorite shows
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Watch individual content
offline • Access to your
personal "My ZDF" area from multiple devices
• Play all content on your TV via
Chromecast • Supports
second-screen offers📺 Live TV with additional information
Are you a big winter sports fan, but will you be sitting on the train during the next important biathlon race? Thanks to the ZDFmediathek, you can still watch the battle for the podium finishes live and don't miss a miss and no overtaking maneuver. The live streams of ZDF and its partner stations are available around the clock directly in the media library app. Everything you need: Internet access, your smartphone or tablet and possibly headphones.
🎥 On-demand videos: watch TV whenever and wherever you want
Missed your favorite show? Via the Android app, you have access to the entire ZDF media library and can then catch up on it when it suits you. The films or series are available online for at least a week after broadcast - many formats even longer. You can choose from up to 30,000 on-demand videos. In the category "Last chance" you get an overview of the programs that will go offline shortly. Speaking of offline: If you do not have access to WiFi or a mobile data connection for a long time, you can stock up on your favorites in advance. Almost all films and TV series can be made available in the app to watch offline.
📄 Watch list and Co .: Make the ZDFmediathek your personal media library
Are there any TV shows you don't want to miss an episode of? Memorize these formats via the app so that you no longer miss any news! You can also be reminded of new episodes of your favorite show via push notification. If you don't get it right away: Just put all the videos you want to watch later on your personal watchlist. As a registered user, you can access this personal data by the way from any device on which you have installed the ZDFmediathek app.
We have fixed bugs. Also: Fit for the European Football Championship - enjoy the European Championship with live streams, summaries of all games and goals and a schedule.
We have fixed bugs.
The devil is in the details: We have finally fixed a bug that prevented the app from launching in certain cases.
Minor improvements and bug fixes.
Minor improvements
With this update
- you can find videos you have started in the watch list even without registering - in this case, of course, not across devices
- we have made editing the watch list and watch list even more convenient
- we have also fixed minor bugs
We have fixed minor display errors.
We fixed bugs that caused the app to crash.
We fixed bugs.
Minor improvements and bug fixes.
This update contains
- the picture-in-picture function for videos: videos can be reduced in size and continue to run while you watch additional content with the ZDFmediathek or use your device in other ways.
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
DGS in the live stream
We now offer you the opportunity to switch from our 24/7 live stream to selected live programs with German sign language.
Live programs abroad
You can watch selected, non-geo-blocked programs on live TV outside of Germany.
Find saved and started videos faster
We have given the Mein-ZDF area in the TV app a new look.
We also fixed bugs and improved performance.
We fixed bugs.
Minor improvements and bug fixes.
We made the search more intuitive and fixed minor bugs.
Also: Fit for the Olympics - enjoy the games with parallel live streams, competition overview and medal table.
As of December 1, 2021 the Telecommunication-Telemedia-Data Protection Act (TTDSG) comes into force. This results in mandatory new data protection settings that we make available to you in the ZDF apps. For this reason, the update to the new version is necessary.
We took your feedback to heart and fixed a bug that caused the next video to always play automatically. We would like to apologize for the restless nights and any unnecessary data consumption and hope you enjoy this update!
Minor improvements and bug fixes.
This update includes some features for the Olympic Games such as parallel live streams, a schedule and a medal table. In addition, a bug has been fixed that led to a picture / sound offset when streaming via Chromecast
This update is all about sport: You can follow all ZDF European Football Championship games live with the new highlight player.
You will also find useful additional information in the app such as line-ups and statistics for each match as well as a game plan with all the matches up to the final,
This update contains minor optimizations in the design.
This update contains some design optimizations to better display the formats on the start page. In addition, the device settings for accessibility for subtitles and audio description are now taken into account in the app and on the player.
This update is required so that all content of the app can still be accessed without errors after the latest adjustments.
Fixed a bug that caused problems playing videos on older Android versions.
Performance
In this release we have made an improvement to the way the search results are displayed.
In addition, football enthusiasts can attend on November 14th. Try out our new highlight player for the Nations League game "Germany - Ukraine".
Fixed a bug that caused problems playing the streams on some devices.
Minor improvements and bug fixes.
We have heard your numerous feedback and with this update we are again making it possible to break down the watch list according to programs and videos. In addition to minor bugs, we also fixed a major bug that temporarily led to streaming problems.
Small improvements and bug fixes
Fixed a bug that caused the app to crash on some devices if the device was rotated while playing videos.
With this update you can look forward to the new Mein ZDF area with a revised design and new functions. With a ZDF account, "My Program" on the home page gives you your personal access to videos to watch further, as well as your most recently saved videos and programs. Under My ZDF you can expect an optimized display of the lists with a new editing function for deleting individual videos and programs.
Fixed a bug.
Performance improvements and bug fixes
On the way by train and plane and the WLAN is not working properly? No problem, because from this version on, almost all videos are also available for offline viewing in our app. Simply select the appropriate videos beforehand and enjoy your favorite series and films even without an internet connection.
We have also fixed minor technical errors.
This update is required so that all functions of the app can still be used.
With this version you can now skip the intro of videos. We also fixed an issue that resulted in an error when casting videos to the Chromecast.
This update is required so that all functions of the app can still be used.
The long-awaited 10 sec reel function for videos is finally here! We have also optimized the display of the video pages with additional program and series information.
Android TV: A bug has also been fixed that prevented subtitles from being activated on the video.
This update is required so that all functions of the app can still be used.
Series fans can look forward to an optimized presentation of our series highlights with this update.
Minor improvements and bug fixes.
The ZDF login in the Android TV app will be easier with this update: In addition to logging in via the remote control, you can now conveniently log in via mobile device. In addition, all highlights of the library are now available directly on the homepage of your Android TV.
In addition, we've customized the following for all apps:
- Smaller design adjustments to show program highlights
- further minor improvements & bug fixes
Fixed a bug that caused the app to crash after the last update on older versions of Android (<Android 5.0).
With this version, the ZDFmediathek gets a design update with some visualization optimizations. In addition, a bug has been fixed that led to the delayed display of subtitles.
Minor improvements and bug fixes.
With this update, protected content with a youth protection PIN can be unlocked and viewed at any time. The age rating and establishment of the youth protection PIN is on the Web at zdf.de/altersfreigabe.
Then log in to the app and watch all the content around the clock!
Fixed a bug that caused Live TV to show no broadcast info after midnight.
In addition, WM-specific features have been removed, eliminating the need for access to the microphone. In addition, we have adjusted the following:
Revision information revised so that the correct date and time is output
Adjustments to the autoplay setting (can be activated in the settings if required)
further improvements & bug fixes
With this version we have adjusted the following:
Fixed a bug that caused stream crashes and bad livestream quality
- Minor fixes and bug fixes for the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Just in time for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, there are many new features with this update:
- All ZDF matches of the World Cup in livestream with Second Screen info such as lineup, live scores and statistics
- MyViews with up to 25 camera angles for all highlight scenes
- New game plan with overview of all matches with seasons and results
- With the participation action "Be Béla" you can become a reporter and easily comment on highlights of the World Cup in the app itself.
Users with My ZDF login can now continue watching videos later across platforms.
In addition, we have adjusted the following:
- Registration route to create a ZDF account is now more accessible
- Adjustments to app settings following the entry into force of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on 25 May 2018
This update is required so that the video quality can be set to play in the highest quality wireless LAN. You can also find the full range of the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang with livestreams, medals and scores. We have also made the following changes / improvements: - Fixed an issue with Chromecast - shorter loading times when starting the app - further improvements & bug fixes
This version fixes an error during the app update. Thank you for your and your feedback.
Children's content from ZDFtivi is now also available in the ZDFmediathek with this update. Also, the search has been optimized and should now lead to better results.
With this update, we make it easier for you to view your downloaded programs in offline or flight mode. You can now find them directly on the homepage. In addition, we have improved the following: - New main navigation - Fixed an error in the download function for playing videos in offline mode - Optimization of the loading time of My ZDF - Quick access to features via Long Press on App Icon - Chromecast optimizations - Further improvements & bug fixes
We have taken your suggestions and corrected minor bugs The app has now become a little better and more beautiful, Thanks for your feedback.
This update includes: - Login for "My ZDF" now also supported via Google and Facebook - Graphical adjustments - General improvements