ZDFmediathek & Live TV - German TV streaming

By using the media library, you can access live TV and ZDF TV shows on your smartphone or tablet. Did you miss the today-show on Friday evening or don’t even have a television? Thanks to the ZDFmediathek, you can still access the complete range of programs from the Second German Television comfortably through the Android app. Whether you want to watch already aired TV series and movies at a later time or follow your favorite team's game live on your tablet, the media library makes it possible and transfers the desired program quickly and smoothly to your mobile device.

You can also access the media library via the browser. However, the Android app offers additional convenient features:

• Easy, direct access and intuitive layout

• Bookmark individual TV shows and videos

• Reminder function: Notifications for your favorite shows

• Offline viewing of specific content

• Access to your personal "My ZDF" section across multiple devices

• Playback of all content on your TV via Chromecast

• Supports second-screen offerings

Introduction about ZDFmediathek & Live TV

With the ZDFmediathek & Live TV, your child can enjoy a wide range of popular programs from ZDFtivi and KiKA on their smartphone or tablet. The app offers the following features:

Personal Watchlist: Children can create and manage their own watchlist in their personal area, "My ZDFtivi."

Offline Viewing: Download videos for offline viewing, allowing your child to watch their favorite programs anytime, even without an internet connection.

Parental Controls: The app includes options for parents to manage usage time and restrict content to videos suitable for children up to 6 years old (ZDFchen mode).

Free and Ad-Free: The app is completely free and does not include any advertisements, providing a safe and uninterrupted viewing experience for your child.

Types of programs offered

- Films

- Series

- Comedy & Satire

- News

- Politics & Society

- Sport

- Documentaries & Reports

- Culture

- ZDFtivi for children

FAQ

1. Which systems are supported?

The ZDFmediathek app is optimized for use with Android 7 and above and iOS 13 and above. For all other systems, we recommend using our website zdf.de.

2. Why apps when the site works on mobile as well? 

The main difference between our website and other ZDF apps (heute.de, ZDFtivi) is that the app only offers videos. The website also offers articles with text or other elements. So if you want to use our videos as conveniently as possible, the ZDFapp is the first choice.

📺 Live TV with additional information

Are you a big winter sports fan but will be on a train during the next crucial biathlon race? Thanks to the ZDFmediathek, you can still watch the battle for the podium positions live and not miss any misses or overtaking maneuvers. The live streams of ZDF and its partner channels are available directly in the media library app around the clock. All you need is internet access, your smartphone or tablet, and optionally headphones.

🎥 On-Demand Videos: Watch TV whenever and wherever you want.

Missed your favorite show? Through the Android app, you have access to the complete ZDFmediathek and can catch up when it suits you. The films or series are available online for at least a week after airing - many formats for even longer. You can choose from up to 30,000 on-demand videos. In the "Last Chance" category, you get an overview of the programs that will soon go offline. Speaking of offline: If you won't have access to Wi-Fi or mobile data for an extended period, you can prepare in advance by stocking up on your favorites. Almost all films and TV series can be made available for offline viewing in the app.

📄 Watchlist and more: Personalize the ZDFmediathek.

Are there TV shows you never want to miss an episode of? Bookmark these formats via the app so you stay updated! You can also set push notifications to remind you of new episodes of your favorite show. If you don't have time right away, simply add all the videos you want to watch later to your personal watchlist. As a registered user, you can access this personal data from any device where you have installed the ZDFmediathek app.