PC & Mac Setup Guide

VLC Media Player Setup (Windows & Mac)

VLC is a versatile, free, and open-source media player available for all desktop platforms:

1. Download and install VLC from the official website (videolan.org).
2. Open VLC Media Player.
3. Click Media (on Windows) or File (on Mac) and select Open Network Stream (Shortcut: Ctrl + N on PC, Cmd + N on Mac).
4. Paste your unique M3U Playlist URL provided in your subscription email.
5. Click Play.
6. To toggle the full channel list, open View → Playlist (Ctrl + L / Cmd + L).

IPTV Smarters Pro Desktop Application

If you prefer an interactive channel guide and on-demand browser rather than a plain playlist:

1. Download IPTV Smarters Pro for Windows (.exe) or Mac (.dmg).
2. Launch the app and choose Login with Xtream Codes API.
3. Enter your Server URL, Username, and Password.
4. Click Add User to access live television categories, sports, and movies in a clean desktop interface.

Avoid Playlist Loop Issues in VLC

In VLC, if a stream momentarily drops, VLC may jump to the next channel in your playlist. To prevent this, click the Loop button at the bottom of the VLC window until it displays a single loop (or loop disabled), preventing unintentional channel skips.