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How to Get IPTV on Kodi – Easy Setup Guide

Kodi is a free media center for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and Fire TV devices, and with one official add-on it can play your IPTV playlist as live TV. That add-on is the PVR IPTV Simple Client, and it is built for exactly this job.

This guide shows you how to install the PVR IPTV Simple Client add-on, add your M3U playlist and program guide (EPG), enable it, and restart Kodi so your channels appear. Once you finish, you will have access to 22,000+ live channels and 80,000+ movies and series from Pro IPTV Masters, right inside Kodi.

Before You Begin: What You Need

Have these ready before you start. It will make the setup go smoothly:

Kodi installed on your device — Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, or a Fire TV device. Kodi is free to download from kodi.tv.
Your Pro IPTV Masters login details — your M3U playlist URL, sent to your email after you order. Your Xtream Codes username and password are in the same email if you need them.
Your EPG URL — also in your welcome email, for the program guide. Keep it handy for Step 4.
A stable internet connection — Wi-Fi or a wired connection, so the playlist and program guide can load fully.
A few minutes — getting IPTV on Kodi takes about 10 minutes.

How to Get IPTV on Kodi in 6 Steps

Step 1: Open Kodi and Go to Add-ons

Open Kodi on your device and go to the Add-ons section from the main menu. This is where you install and manage add-ons, including the PVR client that turns Kodi into a live TV player.

Step 2: Install the PVR IPTV Simple Client

Install the official PVR add-on:

Choose the open box icon (the package installer) at the top of the Add-ons screen.
Choose Install from repository, then Kodi Add-on repository.
Choose PVR clients, then PVR IPTV Simple Client.
Choose Install and wait for the add-on to install.

You do not need any other add-on for this guide — PVR IPTV Simple Client is the official client for M3U playlists.

Step 3: Add Your M3U Playlist URL

Now point the add-on at your playlist. Open PVR IPTV Simple Client and choose Configure. On the General tab:

Set Location to Remote Path (Internet Address).
In M3U Play List URL, paste your full M3U playlist URL from the email you received after ordering.

Check that the URL starts with http:// or https:// and that there are no spaces at the start or end, then choose OK.

Step 4: Add Your EPG (Program Guide) URL

Still in Configure, go to the EPG Settings tab. Set Location to Remote Path (Internet Address) and paste your EPG URL (also called the XMLTV URL) from your welcome email into the XMLTV URL field, then choose OK. This loads the program guide, so you can see what is on now and next.

Step 5: Enable the Add-on and Restart Kodi

Back on the PVR IPTV Simple Client screen, make sure the add-on is Enabled — choose Enable if it is not. Then close Kodi completely and open it again. On restart, Kodi loads your playlist and program guide. With 22,000+ live channels, the first load can take a few minutes, so give it time before you open the TV section.

Step 6: Open TV and Start Watching

When loading finishes, a TV item appears on Kodi’s main menu. Open it to browse channels by group, open the Guide to see the program listings, and use Search to find a channel by name. Movies and series from your playlist appear in the TV section too, so you can watch them from the same place.

Tips for a Smooth Setup

Keep your login email close. Your M3U playlist URL and EPG URL are both in the email sent after your order. Copy them exactly — one wrong character will stop the playlist from loading.
Use Remote Path, not Local Path. In both the General and EPG Settings tabs, choose Remote Path (Internet Address) so Kodi loads your playlist and guide from the URLs in your email.
Wait for the first load. With 22,000+ live channels and 80,000+ movies and series, Kodi can take a few minutes to load everything the first time. Let it finish before you open the TV section.
Use the Guide and Search. Open TV > Guide to see what is on, and use Search to find a channel by name instead of scrolling through every group.
Keep Kodi up to date. Use the latest version of Kodi from kodi.tv, so the PVR IPTV Simple Client works as described here.
Try IPTV Smarters Pro too. If you want a simpler TV app on another device, your same login works in IPTV Smarters Pro, TiviMate, IBO Player, and GSE Smart IPTV.

Troubleshooting: If Something Does Not Work

No TV menu after restarting: check that PVR IPTV Simple Client is Enabled in Add-ons > My add-ons > PVR clients. If it is disabled, choose Enable, then restart Kodi again.
Playlist URL is not accepted: check that the full M3U URL was pasted, with no spaces at the start or end, and that it starts with http:// or https://. Copy it again from your email if you are unsure.
Program guide is empty: check the XMLTV URL in EPG Settings, make sure its Location is Remote Path, then restart Kodi and give the guide a few minutes to load.
Channels will not load: close Kodi, reopen it, and let it load fully. If the problem continues, restart your device and your router.
Some channels are missing: open Configure for PVR IPTV Simple Client and check that the M3U URL is still correct, then restart Kodi to reload the playlist.
Buffering or freezing: restart your device and your router, and try a wired connection or move closer to your router for a stronger Wi-Fi signal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a plan before I get IPTV on Kodi?

Yes. You need an active Pro IPTV Masters plan first, because your M3U playlist URL and EPG URL are sent to your email after you order. Kodi itself is free, but the playlist is what gives you the channels.

Is PVR IPTV Simple Client free?

Yes. PVR IPTV Simple Client is a free, official Kodi add-on from the Kodi Add-on repository. You only pay for your Pro IPTV Masters plan, which gives you access to the channels and on-demand content.

Can I use the same playlist on another device?

Yes, you can add the same M3U playlist in Kodi on more than one device, and your login also works in IPTV Smarters Pro, TiviMate, IBO Player, and GSE Smart IPTV. Each plan covers a set number of devices, so check your plan on the Pricing Plan page.

Ready to Start Watching?

Kodi is ready when you are. Choose a plan that fits how you watch — plans start at $19.99 — and your login details arrive by email right after checkout. Then just add your playlist in Kodi and start watching 22,000+ live channels and 80,000+ movies and series.

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