Kodi is a popular and open-source media player that supports all media types, including videos, podcasts, music, and images. It can also be used to stream the content offered by your IPTV Provider. With the help of PVR IPTV Simple Client add-on on the Kodi media player, you can configure the M3U Playlists and stream everything offered by the provider.
What Devices Can Kodi Run On?
You can install and access the Kodi app on the following devices.
- Android Devices (Phone, TV, Chromebook, and Tablet) – Play Store
- Windows PC – Microsoft Store
- iPhone, iPad, Apple TV – Cannot be installed directly. You need to jailbreak your Apple device to install this app. Visit this support page for detailed instructions.
- Amazon Firestick – Sideload the Kodi APK file using the Dowloader app.
- MacBook – Download the DMG file from the official website and install the app.
Why Kodi is a Great Choice for Streaming IPTV?
The best thing about Kodi application is that it completely free and the open-source nature lets us modify the app according to our needs. It supports M3U Playlists, a popular format supported by the majority of the IPTV providers. Apart from that, you can install ton of third-party IPTV add-ons to unlock the massive library of entertainment.
Kodi also supports high-quality streaming, so depending on your provider, you can stream content in HD and 4K resolutions.
How to Configure M3U Playlist on Kodi to Watch IPTV Content
First, you need to install the PVR Simple Client add-on on the Kodi media player.
Install PVR IPTV Simple Client on Kodi
1. Launch Kodi and click the Settings icon on the home screen.
2. Tap the Add-ons option on the next screen.
3. Next, click Install from Repository.
4. Tap the All repositories option and hit PVR clients.
5. Select IPTV Simple Client and tap the Install button at the bottom of the page.
6. Now, a prompt will appear on the screen. A warning prompt to install additional add-ons will appear on the screen. Confirm it by tapping on the OK button.
7. You need to wait till the installation of IPTV Simple Client is over.
8. Finally, you can find the add-on installed notification on the screen.
Configure M3U Playlist on IPTV Simple Client
1. On the IPTV Simple Client page, tap the Configure option.
2. Tap the General tab and choose the Remote Path (Internet address) option from the Location drop-down menu.
4. Select the M3U Playlist URL option and input the playlist link in the respective box.
5. Hit the OK button and restart the Kodi app.
6. Open the PVR Simple Client add-on and hit the TV tab.
7. Navigate to the Channels section and watch your favorite live TV channels on Kodi.
Watch IPTV on Kodi Using Third-Party Addons
Apart from IPTV Simple Client, you can also watch live TV channels, movies, and series using some third-party add-ons. Those add-ons can be installed from the unofficial repositories. Here, we have mentioned few of the popular add-ons for streaming unilimted content on Kodi app.
- Pluto TV
- Rising Tides
- The Crew
- Live NetTV
- Tempest
Why is M3U Playlist not Loading on Kodi?
Here are the few reasons for facing issues while configuring M3U Playlist on Kodi.
- Incorrect Playlist Links – Make sure you have entered the correct M3U playlist in the PVR Simple Client addon. If you have got your M3U playlist from a premium IPTV service, you need to ensure your subscription is active.
- Internet Connectivity Issues – Run a speed test and ensure that your internet connection is stable. If it is slow, restart your Wi-Fi router to check whether the issue is resolved. If not resolved, contact your provider and rectify the issue.
- Temporary Bugs on the Add-on or Kodi App – Reinstall the PVR IPTV Simple Client addon and upload your IPTV M3U playlist again. Next, check whether the Kodi application has received any updates. If there is an update, install it and then restart the Kodi app. Now, the IPTV channels will load perfectly without any issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. By configuring the right M3U playlist on IPTV Simple Client or installing third-party Kodi addons, we can stream the Live Channels.
No. Kodi doesn’t support Xtream Codes. If you provider supports only Xtream Codes, you can convert the Xtream Codes to M3U format and the configure it on the add-on for streaming.
