Windows TV Tracker

Keep your watch history accurate without lifting a finger. The Simkl TV Tracker app for Windows automatically detects and scrobbles TV episodes and anime you play on your PC’s media players, ensuring your Simkl profile stays up-to-date.

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What Is Simkl TV Tracker?

Simkl TV Tracker is a lightweight Windows application (beta) that:

• Auto-Detects Viewing: Monitors popular media players to identify TV show and anime episodes.

• Scrobbles to Simkl: Sends your watched progress directly to Simkl’s API once you reach defined thresholds.

• Supports Downloaded Files: Works with files on your computer—perfect for offline or iTunes content.

Supported Platforms & Players

• Operating Systems

  • Windows 7, 8, 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)

• Media Players

  • VLC (recommended), KMPlayer, GOM, iTunes, MPlayer, RealPlayer, DivX Plus, Windows Media Player, PowerDVD, BSPlayer, Winamp, MPC-HC, AVS Media Player, FLVPlayer4Free, et al.

• File Types

  • Standard: .avi, .mkv, .mp4, .m4v

  • Partial Downloads: .crdownload, .part, .ts

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How Does It Works

1. Driver & Tracker

   • A background driver monitors all video files opened on your PC.

   • The Tracker app reads file metadata (e.g., filename, metadata tags) and matches it against Simkl’s database.

2. Detection & Scrobbling

   • When you start an episode, the Tracker displays a small popup (bottom right corner) identifying the show and episode number.

   • If you watch 70% or more, the Tracker sends a “watched” ping to Simkl’s API.

   • If you close the player before reaching 70%, the episode may still be scrobbled once Playback stops.

3. Taskbar Icon Indicators

   • Running, waiting for video file

   • Trying to detect video file

   • Detected TV Show & episode (awaiting 70% watched)

   • Could not detect this video file

   • Marked episode as watched

Installation Guide

1. Download Personal Installer

   • Visit Apps → Automatic Trackers → TV Tracker on Simkl (https://simkl.com/apps/windows/simkl-tv-tracker/)

   • Click Download (includes your unique account key).

2. Run Installer

   • Double-click the downloaded .exe file.

   • Wait for it to install and you are done!

Usage Instructions

1. Open a TV Episode File

   • Play any supported file in your favorite media player.

   • A detection popup appears after ~7–15 seconds (longer for rare anime).

2. Watch & Scrobble

   • Let the episode play until at least 70% is buffered.

   • Tracker auto-marks the episode as watched on Simkl.

3. Managing Issues

   • If no popup appears, ensure:

     • The file name includes the show’s title and episode number (e.g., Show.Name.S02E05.mkv).

     • Supported media player and file type.

   • Driver Freeze Workaround:

     • Uninstall conflicting Microsoft Visual C++ versions via Control Panel → Programs & Features.

Known Limitations

• Movies Not Scrobbled: Only TV shows and anime episodes are tracked.

• Beta Version: May contain bugs—please report any issues on Simkl’s Discord #bugs-tracker.

• Mac, iOS, Android: Coming soon! For now, Manual and Chrome Extension tracking serve macOS and mobile users.

Troubleshooting Tips

• No Detection Popup

  • Rename your file to match Show.Title.S01E01 format.

  • Switch to VLC for best detection success.

• App Freezes

  1. Open Control Panel → Programs & Features.

  2. Uninstall all Microsoft Visual C++ redistributables.

  3. Reinstall the Tracker app.

• Partial File Detection

  • If playing .crdownload files, ensure they’re >70% complete for correct scrobbling.

With Simkl TV Tracker, build a fully automated, accurate watch history without manual checkmarks. Enjoy seamless tracking across your Windows PC!