Windows & Mac Setup Guide
Desktop & Laptop computers
Stream IPTV on your Windows PC or Mac using VLC, IPTV Smarters, or a dedicated player.
Recommended Apps
Method 1 — 8K Player for Windows (Recommended)
- 1Download 8K Player for your Windows version — Windows 10 or Windows 11 (see download buttons above).
- 2Run the installer and complete the setup.
- 3Open 8K Player and click "Add Playlist" or the + button.
- 4Select "Xtream Codes" login type.
- 5Enter your Server URL, Username, and Password from your dashboard.
- 6Click Confirm — your full channel list and VOD library will load.
- 7Use the EPG section to see the full 7-day TV guide.
Method 2 — 8K Player for macOS
- 1Download the 8K Player .dmg file for macOS (link above).
- 2Open the .dmg and drag 8K Player to your Applications folder.
- 3Open 8K Player. If macOS blocks it: System Preferences → Security → "Open Anyway".
- 4Click "Add Playlist" and select "Xtream Codes".
- 5Enter your Server URL, Username, and Password from your dashboard.
- 6Your channels will load. Use EPG for the full TV guide.
Method 3 — VLC Media Player (Quick Test)
- 1Download and install VLC from videolan.org (free, Windows & Mac).
- 2Open VLC and go to Media → Open Network Stream (Ctrl+N on Windows, Cmd+N on Mac).
- 3Paste your M3U Plus URL from the dashboard and click Play.
- 4VLC will load your full channel list in the playlist panel.
- 5Go to View → Playlist to browse channels.
- 6Double-click any channel to start watching.
Method 4 — Kodi with PVR IPTV (Advanced)
- 1Download and install Kodi from kodi.tv.
- 2Open Kodi → Settings → Add-ons → Install from repository.
- 3Go to Kodi Add-on repository → PVR Clients → PVR IPTV Simple Client → Install.
- 4After installation, go to Settings → PVR IPTV Simple Client → General.
- 5Set M3U playlist URL to your M3U Plus URL from the dashboard.
- 6Set EPG URL to your EPG URL from the dashboard.
- 7Restart Kodi — Live TV will appear in the main menu.
Pro Tips
- 8K Player is the recommended app — it's optimized for high-quality IPTV streams on Windows and Mac.
- VLC is the fastest way to test — just paste the M3U URL and play instantly.
- macOS users: if the .dmg is blocked, go to System Preferences → Security & Privacy → Open Anyway.
- Use the Web TV player at http://8k.webplayer-only.com for instant browser-based testing.
- Ensure your internet connection is at least 25 Mbps for stable 4K streams.
Find your credentials in your dashboard
Your Server URL, Username, Password, M3U URLs, EPG URL, and Portal URL are all available at streamtly.com/app.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I watch IPTV on Windows PC?
Open VLC Media Player, go to Media → Open Network Stream, and paste your M3U Plus URL from your Streamtly dashboard. For a better experience, use IPTV Smarters for Windows with Xtream Codes login.
Can I watch IPTV on Mac?
Yes. VLC Media Player is available for macOS and works perfectly with M3U URLs. Download from videolan.org, open a network stream, and paste your M3U Plus URL.
What is the best free IPTV player for PC?
VLC Media Player is the best free option for PC and Mac. For a dedicated IPTV experience with EPG guide, IPTV Smarters Pro for Windows is highly recommended.
How do I use Kodi for IPTV?
Install Kodi, add the PVR IPTV Simple Client add-on, and enter your M3U Plus URL and EPG URL from your Streamtly dashboard. Restart Kodi to access Live TV.
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