Windows & Mac Setup Guide

📺 Windows & Mac Setup Guide

IPTV Setup Guide –  Windows & Mac

Step 1: Watch the Tutorial Video

Before starting, watch this full step-by-step video guide:
📺 IPTV Smarters Pro Player: Installation on Mac / Windows


Step 2: Choose an IPTV Player

For iOS (iPhone & iPad):

  • GSE SMART IPTV

  • IPTV Smarters Player

  • Flex IPTV

For Windows & Mac:

  • VLC Media Player (Free & simple)

  • IPTV Smarters Player

  • Kodi (Advanced users)


Step 3: Install the App

iPhone/iPad:

  1. Open App Store → search for the app → tap Get → Install.

Windows & Mac:

  1. VLC: Download VLC → install.

  2. IPTV Smarters: Download IPTV Smarters → install.


Step 4: Prepare Your IPTV Subscription

You’ll need:

  • M3U URL (most common)

  • OR Xtream Codes API (username, password, server URL)


Step 5: Add IPTV to the App

iPhone/iPad

M3U URL:

  1. Open app → Add Playlist → Add via URL.

  2. Enter a name, paste M3U URL, tap Add/Save.

Xtream Codes:

  1. Open app → Add Playlist → Xtream Codes API.

  2. Enter username, password, server URL, tap Add/Login.

Windows & Mac

VLC (M3U URL):

  1. Open VLC → Media → Open Network Stream.

  2. Paste M3U URL → click Play.

IPTV Smarters:

  1. Open app → Add New User → Load Playlist or File/URL.

  2. Enter M3U URL or Xtream Codes login → click Add/Load.

  3. Channels appear in categories (Live TV, VOD).


Step 6: Watch IPTV

  • Select a channel or VOD → tap/play.

  • Adjust video quality, fullscreen, buffering as needed.


Step 7: Optional Settings

  • EPG (Electronic Program Guide): Add XML link to see TV schedules.

  • Playback settings: Adjust video output, buffering, and interface.


Step 8: Tips for Smooth Playback

  • Use a stable Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection.

  • Close other apps consuming bandwidth.

  • Keep the IPTV app updated