Watching IPTV on your Windows or Mac PC is easy, giving you access to live TV, movies, and shows from your IPTV service directly on your desktop or laptop. There are several IPTV players compatible with both operating systems that allow you to stream IPTV content smoothly. In this guide, we’ll cover how to install and set up IPTV on both Windows and Mac PCs.

What You’ll Need:

Recommended IPTV Players for Windows and Mac

Here are some of the most popular IPTV players available for both Windows and macOS:

Method 1: Using VLC Media Player (Windows and Mac)

VLC Media Player is a widely used media player that supports M3U playlists, making it a great option for streaming IPTV. Follow these steps to set it up:

Step 1: Install VLC Media Player

  1. Download VLC from the official website:
  2. Install the program by following the on-screen instructions for your operating system.

Step 2: Open VLC Media Player

Step 3: Add Your IPTV Playlist

  1. From the VLC main screen, click on Media in the top left corner, then select Open Network Stream.
  2. In the window that opens, go to the Network tab.
  3. Enter the M3U playlist URL provided by your IPTV service in the box under Please enter a network URL.
  4. Click Play (or Open on Mac), and VLC will start loading your IPTV channels.

Step 4: Start Streaming IPTV

Method 2: Using MyIPTV Player (Windows Only)

MyIPTV Player is a great app for Windows users to stream IPTV content. Here’s how to set it up:

Step 1: Download and Install MyIPTV Player

  1. Open the Microsoft Store on your Windows PC.
  2. Search for MyIPTV Player and click Install.

Step 2: Configure MyIPTV Player

  1. Open MyIPTV Player after installation.
  2. Go to Settings in the menu and click on Add New Playlist and EPG Source.
  3. In the Remote Channel List section, enter the M3U URL provided by your IPTV provider and give it a name (e.g., “My IPTV List”).
  4. In the EPG Source section, you can also add an EPG (Electronic Program Guide) URL from your IPTV provider to access channel schedules.
  5. Click Add Remote List and Add EPG Source.

Step 3: Load Channels

  1. Return to the Settings menu and select Refresh channel list from remote source.
  2. Go back to the Channels tab to view the available IPTV channels and start streaming.

Method 3: Using GSE Smart IPTV (Mac Only)

GSE Smart IPTV is a robust IPTV player available for Mac. Here’s how to install and set it up:

Step 1: Download GSE Smart IPTV

  1. Go to the Mac App Store and search for GSE Smart IPTV.
  2. Download and install the app.

Step 2: Add Your IPTV Playlist

  1. Open GSE Smart IPTV on your Mac.
  2. From the left-hand menu, click Remote Playlists.
  3. Click the + button in the top right corner to add a new playlist.
  4. Choose Add M3U URL.
  5. Enter the M3U playlist URL provided by your IPTV provider and give it a name.
  6. Click Add.

Step 3: Load Channels and Start Streaming

Method 4: Using Kodi (Windows and Mac)

Kodi is another great option for streaming IPTV on both Windows and Mac. It’s highly customizable and supports both M3U playlists and Xtream Codes API.

Step 1: Install Kodi

  1. Download Kodi from the official website:
  2. Install the program by following the on-screen instructions.

Step 2: Install PVR IPTV Simple Client Add-on

  1. Open Kodi and go to the Add-ons menu.
  2. Click on the Package Installer icon (open box) in the top-left corner.
  3. Select Install from Repository.
  4. Navigate to PVR Clients and find PVR IPTV Simple Client.
  5. Click Install.

Step 3: Configure IPTV in Kodi

  1. After installing the add-on, return to the home screen.
  2. Go to Add-ons > My Add-ons > PVR Clients.
  3. Open PVR IPTV Simple Client and click Configure.
  4. In the General tab, select M3U Playlist URL and enter the M3U URL provided by your IPTV provider.
  5. Click OK and return to the home screen.

Step 4: Start Streaming IPTV on Kodi

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