Laptop/MAC Setup

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1. Choose an IPTV Player

• For both Windows laptops and Macs, VLC Media Player and IPTV Smarters Pro are popular options. VLC is more basic, while IPTV Smarters Pro offers a more feature-rich experience.

2. Install IPTV Player

• VLC Media Player:
  1. Download VLC Media Player:
     • Windows: Download VLC
     • Mac: Download VLC
  2. Install VLC Media Player by following the on-screen instructions.
• IPTV Smarters Pro:
  1. Windows:
     • Download IPTV Smarters Pro for Windows from their official website or a trusted source.
  2. Mac:
     • Download IPTV Smarters Pro for Mac from their official website or a trusted source.
  3. Install the app by following the on-screen instructions.

3. Set Up IPTV with Xtream Codes on VLC Media Player

• Step 1: Open VLC Media Player.
• Step 2: Click on Media in the top menu and select Open Network Stream.
• Step 3: In the network URL field, enter your Xtream Codes URL in the following format:
  http://yourprovider.com:8080/get.php?username=YourUsername&password=YourPassword&type=m3u_plus&output=ts
• Step 4: Replace YourUsername and YourPassword with your actual Xtream Codes username and password.
• Step 5: Click Play to start streaming.

4. Set Up IPTV with Xtream Codes on IPTV Smarters Pro

• Step 1: Launch IPTV Smarters Pro on your laptop or Mac.
• Step 2: On the home screen, select Add New User.
• Step 3: Choose Login with Xtream Codes API.
• Step 4: Enter the following details:
  • Any Name: (Enter a name for your profile, e.g., My IPTV)
  • Username: (Your IPTV username provided by your IPTV service provider)
  • Password: (Your IPTV password provided by your IPTV service provider)
  • URL: (The server URL provided by your IPTV service provider, e.g., http://yourprovider.com:8080)
• Step 5: Click Add User.
• Step 6: Your channels and content will start loading automatically.

5. Customize Settings (Optional)

• Adjust settings like EPG (Electronic Program Guide), streaming quality, and buffer size within the IPTV player’s settings as needed.

6. Start Watching

• In VLC: Browse through the playlist to select channels and start watching.
• In IPTV Smarters Pro: Navigate through the interface to access live TV, movies, or series.

7. Troubleshooting (if needed)

• If channels don’t load or streams fail:
  • Verify the Xtream Codes credentials (username, password, and URL).
  • Ensure your internet connection is stable.
  • Restart the VLC player, IPTV Smarters Pro app, or your laptop/Mac if necessary.