Guides

Short explanations of technical concepts you meet in IPTV players. These articles do not recommend lists, channels or providers.

• What is M3U?The playlist format, its tags and the M3U8 difference.
• What is the Xtream Codes API?A list method that works with a server address, username and password.
• What are EPG and XMLTV?Program guide data and channel matching.
• How to watch IPTV on Android TVInstalling on a TV, transferring a list by QR and using the remote.
• M3U player for WindowsMicrosoft Store setup, multi-view and advanced settings.
• Xtream Codes connection errorA checklist for failed logins or lists that will not load.
• Why is the EPG not showing?Causes of an empty or wrongly timed program guide.
• M3U vs M3U8The encoding difference and the extension confusion.