Is VLC enough for IPTV?

Yes, for watching live channels. VLC does not show a programme guide: for that, use IPTV Smarters Pro.

An address that contains your channel list. Our M3U playlist guide explains how to use it.

Does IPTV work on a Chromebook or on Linux?

Yes: VLC is available for Linux, and a Chromebook can install Android apps from the Google Play Store.

IPTV on PC and Mac – VLC, Windows, macOS

Recommended apps

VLC media player: free on Windows, macOS and Linux; opens an M3U link as a network stream.
IPTV Smarters Pro: desktop version for Windows and macOS, with TV guide and video on demand.
MyIPTV Player: Microsoft Store app for Windows 10 and 11.

Step-by-step installation

Download VLC from the official site videolan.org and install it.
Open VLC, then Media › Open Network Stream (the File menu on Mac).
Paste the M3U link you received with your credentials and confirm.
Show the playlist to pick a channel.
For a TV guide and video on demand, install IPTV Smarters Pro instead and sign in with your Xtream Codes credentials.

Need more detail? Read our full installation guide and our M3U playlist guide, or message us and we will help you set up your device.

For a stable picture

Connect the computer to the television with an HDMI cable to use the big screen. Close background downloads and video tabs: they share the same connection.

If the picture freezes or drops

Check your speed

You need about 10 Mbit/s of stable speed for HD and 25 Mbit/s for 4K. Run a speed test on the device you are using.

Prefer a cable

An Ethernet cable gives the steadiest picture. On Wi-Fi, use the 5 GHz band and move the device closer to the router.

Restart the app and the router

Close the app, restart the router, then start playback again: this fixes most temporary dropouts.

Contact support

If the problem continues, message us on WhatsApp with your device and the app you use.

IPTV on PC and Mac