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How to Set Up IPTV on Kodi

Install the PVR IPTV Simple Client add-on from within Kodi, paste your subscription's M3U link into its configuration, and restart Kodi to load your channel list into the built-in TV section.

What you'll need

  • Kodi installed on any supported device (Windows, Android, Linux, or an Android TV box)
  • Your subscription's M3U playlist URL
  • Optionally, an EPG (XMLTV) URL for a full program guide

Setup Steps

Open Kodi and go to Add-ons

From the Kodi home screen, select Add-ons, then the Add-on browser (the open box icon).

Install the PVR IPTV Simple Client

Go to PVR clients, select PVR IPTV Simple Client, and install it.

Configure the add-on with your M3U link

Open the add-on's configuration, select the General tab, and paste your subscription's M3U URL into the M3U Play List URL field.

Enable the add-on and restart Kodi

Enable the PVR client, restart Kodi, and allow it to load the channel list.

Start watching

Go to the TV section in Kodi's main menu to browse and watch live channels.

Adding a Program Guide (EPG)

In the same PVR IPTV Simple Client configuration screen, switch to the EPG Settings tab and enter your subscription's XMLTV URL if one was provided. This adds a proper channel guide showing what's on now and next, rather than just a plain channel list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an EPG URL as well as an M3U link for Kodi?

An EPG (XMLTV) URL is optional but recommended, since it adds a proper program guide showing what's currently airing and what's coming up, rather than just a bare channel list.

Which Kodi version does this work with?

The PVR IPTV Simple Client works with current Kodi versions (19 Matrix and later), and the setup steps are the same across Windows, Android, and Linux Kodi installations.

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