Device guide
IPTV on Windows & Mac.
Paste your M3U link into VLC and press Play. On a Mac with Apple silicon, IPTVX adds a full TV guide.
Updated 15 November 2026 · IPTV Guy setup team
Before you start
Have these ready.
- Your exact model (Windows or Mac, and the version).
- Your login from us: a free 24-hour demo or your plan.
- A steady connection: a cable if you can, or strong Wi-Fi.
Which app
The app to use.
- VLC (free, from videolan.org) with your M3U link. Simple and quick to test.
- VLC doesn’t take Xtream Codes and has no TV-guide grid.
- Mac with Apple silicon (M1 or later)? IPTVX from the App Store gives a full guide.
VLC
Set up VLC.
- Download VLC from videolan.org only, and install it.
- Windows: Media → Open Network Stream (Ctrl+N). Mac: File → Open Network (Cmd+N).
- Paste your M3U link and press Play.
- Open the playlist (Ctrl+L or Cmd+L) to choose a channel.
Troubleshooting
Common fixes.
Nothing plays
Check the whole link was pasted, with no spaces, and that your demo or plan is active.
Freezes
Want a TV guide?
Use IPTVX on an Apple-silicon Mac, or ask us for a desktop player.
Computer questions
Windows & Mac, answered.
How do I watch IPTV on Windows?
Install VLC, choose Media → Open Network Stream and paste your M3U link.
How do I watch IPTV on a Mac?
Use VLC (File → Open Network), or IPTVX on Apple-silicon Macs.
Does VLC show a TV guide?
Not a full guide grid. For that, use a dedicated player.
Is VLC free?
Yes. Download it only from videolan.org.
Watch on your terms.
Try it free for 24 hours on your own screen before choosing a plan.