How to Watch IPTV on VLC: M3U on PC, Mac & Phone

How do I watch IPTV on VLC?

Open VLC, choose Media › Open Network Stream on Windows (File › Open Network on Mac), paste your M3U playlist link and press Play. VLC loads the channel list into its playlist window; double-click a channel to watch. On iPhone and Android, use Network Stream in the VLC app. VLC does not accept Xtream Codes logins.

Before you start

• VLC from videolan.org or your app store
• Your M3U playlist link (ask us for the M3U version of your login)

Windows and Linux

1. Open VLC › Media › Open Network Stream (Ctrl+N).
2. Paste the M3U link and click Play.
3. Open View › Playlist (Ctrl+L) to see all channels.

Mac

1. Open VLC › File › Open Network (⌘N).
2. Paste the link, click Open.
3. Window › Playlist to browse channels.

iPhone and Android

1. Open the VLC app › Network › Open Network Stream (Stream on Android).
2. Paste the M3U link and tap Open.

Save the playlist for next time

On a computer, once the channels load, use Media › Save Playlist to File. Next time, open that file and the list appears instantly.

Fixes

• Nothing loads: copy the M3U link again in one piece, with no space at the end.
• Slow with thousands of channels: type in the playlist search box to filter.
• No guide: VLC has none. For a TV guide, use Axon Player or another IPTV app.

VLC questions

Is VLC good for IPTV?

For a quick check, yes. For daily viewing, an IPTV app with a guide and catch-up is better. See the VLC review.

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