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How to Manually load IPTV .M3U/.M3U8 Playlist Streams on Various Devices Such as; Android, iOS, Smart TV and others

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In this tutorial, I would be giving an evergreen guide on how you can Load .M3U IPTV URL manually. This is an article for research and education. It has nothing to do with broadcast piracy, as I will not link to pirated content. IPTV has come to stay, and things can only get better. Also, we already know that IPTV comes in forms and protocols, which all have a common factor. The common factor in IPTV is the “stream”.

My tutorial will enable you to load a .M3U Playlist URL into any supported/compatible device such as a smart TV, PC, Mac, Android(phone or box), iPhone and iPad, satellite receivers, and more. The only requirement would be that the device in question must support the manual addition of an IPTV link/file. Before we get things underway, let’s learn some basic stuff about m3u/m3u8 URLs

Load .M3U IPTV URL manually

What is an M3U URL?

According to Wikipedia, an M3U URL or Moving Picture Experts Group Audio Layer 3 Uniform Resource Locator in full) is a computer file format for a multimedia playlist(In other words, IPTV M3U is a computer file format for an IPTV playlist). One common use of the M3U format is creating a single-entry playlist file pointing to a stream(IPTV streams) on the Internet. The created file provides easy access to that stream and is often used in downloads from a website, for emailing, for watching tv programs via IPTV, and for listening to Internet radio.

Consequently, an M3U IPTV URL  is commonly used to point media players to audio and video sources, including online sources.

M3U8

The Unicode version of M3U is M3U8, which uses UTF-8-encoded characters. M3U8 files are the basis for the HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) format originally developed by Apple to stream video and radio to iOS devices, and which is now a popular format for Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP (DASH) in general.

P.S: The current proposal for the HLS playlist format uses UTF-8 exclusively and does not distinguish between the “m3u” and “m3u8” filename extensions.

Types of IPTV Playlist URL File Extensions

  • .m3u and .m3u8 are the most popular of the bunch. Therefore, they occupy the top spot
  • We also have .json IPTV playlist URL
  • .xspf is another IPTV playlist
  • Also, we have .jspf

What are the requirements for loading an M3U/M3U8 Playlist URL on any Device?

Before we proceed, I want to reiterate that most 3rd-party IPTV URLs are illegal. So, approach this cautiously, as I won’t provide links to illegal IPTV streams. Just three indispensable factors affect the usage of M3U IPTV URLs. These have been summarized as follows:
  • Good, fast, and stable internet connection: The faster, the better, all other things being equal. Without an internet connection, IPTV cannot work.
  • Secondly, you need an IPTV M3U URL-compatible device. Every Android device that can run VLC Player, MX player, or similar IPTV app is compatible. In addition, any device, irrespective of the OS, that can run a VLC player, in particular, would do IPTV successfully. Now, if you have an OS that can’t run VLC, that device must either have its built-in M3U player or you can manually add on.
  • Finally, you need the .M3U URL Playlist file. We have countless free ones which are volatile. To lay your hands on some, perform and google search with the term m3u url free”. If you want a premium or stable one, you must buy or subscribe to one.
Meanwhile, I have an article that was written to teach you how to load and play IPTV URLs on popular smart TVs

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How to Load .M3U IPTV URL manually on Supported devices via VLC Player

VLC Player is a cross-platform app. In order words, it supports an array of operating systems. Currently, VLC is with versions for Android, BeOS, iOS, macOS, tvOS, OS/2, Unix-like, Syllable, and Windows
First, to use a VLC player to open a .m3u file, you need to download the player from their official website. Then, download the file,>> right-click on it>>select open with>>select>>VLC. On the other hand, to play a regular IPTV network stream(URL) with a VLC player, launch your VLC player>>go to file>> open network>>enter the URL and click on open.

List of Devices That Supports IPTV URL Streams

  • iOS Devices, especially iPhones or iPad, via the IPTV Smarters app, VLC, or similar Apps
  • All Android Devices, such as Phones, tablets, android boxes, etc. You can do this via countless apps from the google play store.
  • Windows PC
  • Game console such as PS4, Xbox(via VLC)
  • Mac computers via VLC, DIVX, and similar apps
  • Nusky decoder
  • Any Android Smart TV(e.g latest sony smart tv)
  • Smart TV with Tizen OS or WebOS. E.g LG and Samsung via smart iptv app
  • Gigablue via inbuilt IPTV manager
  • Enigma2 OE 1.6
  • Qsat decoders(mostly after a particular software upgrade)
  • Enigma2 OE 2.0
  • M3u box(name of a device)
  • Simple list
  • Octagon
  • Range t20
  • Csat Pro decoder
  • Starlive v3/starsat HD6060/AZclass
  • Mediastar/Starlive v4
  • Ariva
  • Spark
  • Geant/Starsat/Tiger/Qmax/Hyper/Royal
  • Fortec999/Prifix9400/Starport/
  • Revolution 60/60/Sunplus
  • Zorrobox
  • Mag Device
  • Strong 4922/4950H/4950M(Sometimes this requires a patch software)
  • Alphabox x4rf and New x6+

Tips on how to Load IPTV URL Playlist Manually on various compatible devices

This is a helpful guide that can teach you how to manually load a .M3U/M3U8 file into all supported devices mentioned above

How to Load .M3U IPTV URL manually ON 4922

1. First, Download the m3u file to a clean flash drive
2. Go to menu >> file manager >> locate the file and click ok
3. Reboot and go to menu >> IPTV and click okay

How to Load .M3U IPTV URL Playlist manually on 4950H/4950M/4950E

1. First off, press the menu
2. Now, Go toIPTVv u will see the net link open.
3. Make sure the m3u files are inside a flash, and it is inserted into the decoder
4. Then, on the network link, u will see upload files press the blue button to upload the m3u files.

Best IPTV M3U/M3U8/M3U5 Players for All Android Phones and Android Boxes

How to load Load .M3U IPTV URL manually on Android with IPTV by Sofronov

IPTV M3U player by Alexander sofronov

1. Go to google play store to search for and download IPTV  by alexander sofronov
2.  Next, open the app after installation
3.  Click on the + sign
4.  Copy and paste your M3U link.
5.  Click save

How to Load IPTV Playlist URL on IPTV Smarters for Android

Load .M3U IPTV URL manually

  1. Go to the play store and download IPTV Smarters OR XCIPTV
  2. Open the app and click on Add User front the top right corneradd user on iptv smarters
  3. Tap on “Load Your Playlist or File/URL”iptv smarter "load your playlist url on android
  4. select the file as your playlist type if you received a .m3u file. Otherwise, select “M3U” and then copy and paste your playlist URLhow to past IPTV URL on iptv smarters for android
  5. Wait for the app to load your channels.iptv smarters Playlist interface

How to Load IPTV URL Streams Manually on Apple iOS Devices

Very few 3rd party streaming devices work on the iPhone. However, I am happy to inform you that you can load the IPTV playlist to your iPhone, iPad or apple tv. In this article, I will only review IPTV smarter. Meanwhile, others can get the job done fast as well.

List of Some Best IPTV Players for iOS Devices

The Apps below work for Apple devices such as apple tv, iPhone iPad, and iPod

How To Load IPTV Playlist on iPhone/iPad via IPTV Smarters Player

I tried this, and it is very similar to Androids. However, the major difference is that IPTV smarters for iPhones don’t support direct IPTV playlist loading. It, however, supports loading the IPTV playlist via IPTV server credentials such as URL, port, username, and password.

What is PTV-Smarters Player?

This is another best IPTV player for iPad and iPhone. The IPTV Smarters Player allows you to watch live and video on demand easily. The app is very simple, and the interface is user-friendly. It doesn’t contain any inbuilt channels. The player will play all the videos in the link the users gave.

Features of IPTV-Smarters Player

  • Built-in Powerful player
  • Live and VOD streaming
  • User-friendly application
  • Easy to use
  • Available on multiple devices

Requirements for loading IPTV Playlist URL on IPTV Smarters iOS version

  • First off, Internet connection, of course (at least 5MBs)
  • Secondly, you need to get the IPTV account details in the following formats

-host/server: must begin with HTTP. in most cases, it’s like this http://morganlemmy:0000

-Username:

-Password:

  • You don’t need to Install IPTV Core
  • No need to install Third Party Media Player

Steps to Load .M3U IPTV URL on iPhone, iPad, or iPod via IPTV Smarters

This guide will also be useful even when using other iOS IPTV players.

  • First off, download IPTV-smarters from the app store using this link
  • Next, Open the app and click on the “+” sign on the top right cornerhow to load iptv playlist on iphone_1
  • Next, fill in your login details on the next page and click on “ADD USER,” as shown belowhow to enter login details for IPTV Smarters iOS
  • Furthermore, you may want to activate parental control. otherwise, skip this window
  • Finally, your playlist window will load, and you can select your program category to start enjoying your channels. It has three major channel categories: LIVE, movies, series, etc. See the image below:

load .M3U IPTV URL manually on iOS devices

  • Screenshot of how loaded IPTV playlists display on the iptv-smarters player for iPhone.

How to Install/load .M3U IPTV Playlist URL on Windows PC and Mac Via VLC player

how to open iptv playlist on windows and mac via VLC

  • To start with, download “vlc media player” for windows32 bit here and download the version for 64bit here
  • Similarly, if you are using macOS, download VLC for Mac here
  • Next, install the software and launch.
  • VLC is more than just a media player. It opens live tv streams via a .m3u file or directly.  Now, right-click on it>>select open with>>select>>VLC.
  • Alternatively,  to play a regular IPTV network stream(URL) with a VLC player, launch your VLC player>>go to file>> open network>>enter the URL and click on open.

 

How to Add 3rd-Party IPTV(m3u) File to KODI Media Player

Just like the VLC media player, Kodi is a cross-platform media player.
1. Firstly, Open Kodi
2. Secondly, select SYSTEM
3. Select TV (or Live TV if you are on a version lower than 15.2, and if you are, then consider updating)
4. Select General
5. Select Enabled
6. You will now see a pop-up saying you have no PVR Client enabled. Select OK
7. Scroll down and select PVR IPTV Simple Client
8. Select Enable
9. Select Configure
10. In General, select M3U PlayList URL
11. Add your M3U URL to the address section
12. Select OK
13. Select OK again
14. Reboot Kodi
15. On your Home Screen, you should now see TV (or Live TV if on an older version of Kodi). Open that to see the live channel list

How to Load .M3U/M3U8 IPTV URL manually on either ALPHABOX X4RF or NEW X6+

1. You need to first download the m3u file on a clean USB flash drive
2. Next, Goto utility/IPTV/press the blue button and import the channel.
For other receivers, look out for the IPTV menu under settings or network. Once you can locate the menu, you will surely be able to load the URL file manually. If you have a device that supports IPTV and cannot load one on it, don’t hesitate to contact me through the comment box or via my email.

Where to get Free IPTV Playlist Streams 

To be honest, I will say Google is your friend here. I have links to some forums but can’t drop them here. So many online forums drop 1000s of live IPTV URL m3u playlist daily. All you need to do is search Google for “live IPTV streams” and always check the recent ones.

Comments

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  8. Rimam says

    1. Pls how do I get this on my qsat
    2. I have internetwork problem in my sitting room (ground floor), where my receiver is, pls how do I get connected to a good network?

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  11. Mohammed says

    Hi. Mr Lemmy Morgan. To load m3u into Strong 4950H and 4922 and Qsat I need to install a new software to the decoder or not

    Reply

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