More and more people are talking about the potential of IPTV, i.e. the TV channels broadcast over the Internet and provided to users with a special list in M3U format (in most cases) or as a simple link to be inserted in the appropriate readers or apps. If we intend to follow this path to watch TV channels, we will have to learn to make the most of the link or file that will be provided to us, otherwise we will not be able to correctly watch TV via the Internet. In this guide we will show you the simple and immediate steps with which to use an IPTV list on Smart TV, Android Box, Chromecast etc. There are many other guides that talk about the topic, but this one we offer is the only one that will allow you to view the IPTV list in a simple way, making very few steps (within everyone's reach, even those less used to technology).
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Obviously in this guide you will not find any exploitable IPTV list, but our advice is to search the Internet and rely only on reliable services and users, since the risk of fraud and illegality is very high. Act carefully and get only really effective and tested IPTV lists, so you can apply the tips in this guide effectively.
1) Use IPTV list via Android
One of the simplest methods that we can use to display an IPTV list on our devices involves the use of a free app for Android smartphones or tablets, called Server Cast .
By installing this app we will be able to watch the IPTV list on any multimedia device connected to our home network: Smart TV (Ethernet or WiFi), DLNA TV (via Ethernet cable), Chromecast, Android TV Box, Amazon Fire TV Stick etc.
In a nutshell we will no longer have to copy the list to all devices and enable them for viewing, but only use this app to manage the flow of IPTV and send the audio and video content (at the highest possible quality) to the screen or device in our possession. To load the IPTV list, simply open the app, click on the + symbol at the bottom right, then click on the IPTV item (m3u) . A new window will open where we can enter the address of the list; alternatively we can click Select file and upload any file provided by the manufacturer.
Finally, insert a name of your choice for the list and click on Add, so that the list is within reach of the app.
Now all we have to do is turn on our TV or the device we intend to use (making sure it is connected to the same home network as the Android device we are using), bring us back to the app and click on the Cast symbol at the top right. a few seconds we will see our playback device in the list, click on its name to associate it.
There is nothing left to do but click on the added IPTV list and choose a channel to play: it will start (if it is online of course) and will be immediately displayed on the TV or on the device associated with it (it works quite well with Chromecast, Fire TV Stick and DLNA).
On some types of devices (for example TV DLNA or Chromecast) a special conversion by the app (from M3U to TS, much more compatible) may be required: we confirm without delay to be able to correctly display the channels on our list. If a channel does not work, a clear error message will appear, so you can immediately change the list or contact support.
We want to see the channels of the IPTV list directly on the smartphone, tablet or Android TV Box "> IPTV Extreme .
In addition to effectively managing any list, it offers multimedia players optimized for streaming playback, with advanced buffering control and other useful features such as EPG manager, recording manager and advanced playback flow controls. Using it is just as simple: open the app, click on the three dots at the top right, then on Playlists -> Add Playlist .
In the menu that appears, click on File or Link Playlist and add the link or file of the list in our possession.
The app will immediately detect the contents and present the channels within the interface, complete with a subdivision by categories (if provided for in the list).
This app is ideal for use on any TV Box with Android, but we can also use it to view content directly from an Android or Chromecast smartphone / tablet (in the latter case, just use the Cast button on the top right during reproduction).
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2) Use IPTV list via iPhone or iPad
If we are big fans of Apple products, we can manage IPTV lists through the free GSE SMART IPTV app.
With this app we will be able to manage any type of IPTV list in an advanced way (both via link and via file) and also get a good player to play channels directly from the iPhone or iPad screen. To add new IPTV lists just open the app, go to the Remote Playlist screen and click on the + symbol in the upper right corner. Its advanced features include AirPlay support (to play the list on Apple TV or Mac) and Chromecast support, useful for viewing the list on a TV with an adequate screen without having to connect anything else.
3) Use IPTV list via Kodi
Another method that we can use to better manage our IPTV list is Kodi, the famous multimedia media center that we talked about in the dedicated article Guide to get started with Kodi: configuration and adding content .
Kodi is available on a large number of platforms, so it will not be a problem to use it to view the list: it is compatible with Windows, Linux, Mac and Android, so we can place it practically anywhere. Once Kodi is installed on our playback device, start it and immediately click on the Add-ons side menu, then open the My Add-ons menu.
In the list that will be shown to us, click on Client PVR, then select PVR IPTV Simple Client .
A screen will open with numerous buttons; we click Configure .
In the new window we can insert the link of the IPTV list inside the M3U playlist URL field (making sure it is indicated as Location Remote destination (Internet address) ) and confirm with the OK button on the side.
The add-on will immediately start searching for TV channels, which can be viewed in the TV menu in the main Kodi interface.
If instead of a web address we have a list file, just move the source (indicated by the item Location ) to Local destination in the add-on selection window, so you can choose the right path by clicking on Path of the M3U playlist .
4) How to use IPTV list via web browser
We can only use the web browser to enjoy the list "> OTTPlayer.
The same can be done using the procedure to install Android apps on the Fire TV Stick.
Once the website has been opened on the device to be used to manage the list, click on the pencil symbol at the top right and then on the + symbol, then add the IPTV list provided as a URL link. Once the list is loaded it will be managed directly within the Web page, with the possibility of opening any channel and viewing it in the browser as if it were a real player. We can put in full screen and control the playback with a mouse or with the simple remote control / controller, so you can always see your list.
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