Set Up IPTV on Windows PC & macOS
Configure your IPTV playlist on desktop and laptop computers. Learn about compatible players, software installations, and server credentials.
Stream IPTV Directly on Your Computer
Streaming IPTV on a Windows PC or macOS computer is a convenient option for users who want to watch live TV, sports, and movies while working or traveling. Because the **Tivimate** app is built exclusively for Android and Fire OS, it does not run natively on desktop operating systems (unless using an Android emulator like BlueStacks). However, there are several dedicated desktop players that work perfectly with our IPTV playlists.
Recommended Desktop Players
To configure your **tivimate subscription** on your computer, we recommend downloading one of the following applications:
1. IPTV Smarters Pro for PC/Mac
The desktop version of the popular app. It features a full dashboard, supports EPG loading, organizes movie categories, and connects easily via Xtream Codes API.
2. VLC Media Player
A free, open-source media player. You can load our M3U playlist URL directly in VLC. It is lightweight and fast, though it lacks a visual TV guide interface.
Step-by-Step Setup Guide using IPTV Smarters
To configure your playlist details on your computer using IPTV Smarters:
- Download the IPTV Smarters Pro desktop installer for Windows or Mac from the official website.
- Install the software and launch the application.
- Select "Login with Xtream Codes API".
- Input a profile name (e.g. "Tivimate Prime").
- Enter the Server URL, Username, and Password sent to you by our support representative on WhatsApp.
- Click "Add User" and wait for the app to import the channels. Enjoy streaming!
VLC Media Player Setup Method
If you prefer using VLC:
- Download and install the official VLC Media Player from VideoLAN.
- Launch VLC > go to Media > select "Open Network Stream" (or CMD+N on Mac).
- Paste your M3U playlist URL sent by our team into the network URL box.
- Click Play. Go to View > select "Playlist" to browse the channels.
If you run into any issues during setup or need help getting activated, reach out to our active customer support team on WhatsApp.