How to Set Up IPTV on Windows and Mac in the USA
Published · 2 min read · IPTVIVA
From Sunday NFL to Monday-night hoops, you want everything working fast and without fuss. A computer is the quickest way to try your subscription. Here is the setup on Windows and macOS with VLC (free) or IPTV Smarters Pro, in about five minutes.
What you need
- A Windows PC or a Mac connected to the internet
- Your M3U URL or Xtream Codes (server URL, username, password), sent to you when you order or start a free trial
- About five minutes
Step 1: Install a player
Download VLC media player (free) from videolan.org, or IPTV Smarters Pro for desktop if you prefer a TV-style interface. Only download apps from the developer's official website.
Step 2: Open your playlist in VLC
On Windows, open Media → Open Network Stream. On a Mac, open File → Open Network. Paste your M3U URL and click Play.
Step 3: Browse the channels
Open View → Playlist to browse and search the channel list, then double-click a channel to watch it.
Step 4 (optional): Use IPTV Smarters Pro instead
If you prefer a TV-style interface, open IPTV Smarters Pro, choose Xtream Codes and enter the server URL, username and password we sent you.
Tips
- Copy and paste your details from our message to avoid typos.
- An M3U link in VLC gives you the channel list. For the TV guide and the on-demand library, use Xtream Codes in a player that supports it. See our M3U vs Xtream Codes guide.
- Use Ethernet or 5 GHz Wi-Fi close to the router. If the picture stutters, see our buffering guide and our internet speed guide.
A note about player apps
VLC is free. Some other player apps offer a free trial and then charge their own licence fee, paid to the app developer and not to us. Free players such as IPTV Smarters Pro also work with your subscription.
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