The short version
Kodi handles IPTV with the official add-on called PVR IPTV Simple Client. Enable it in Add-ons, paste the M3U link and the TV guide link we send, and the channels appear under Kodi's TV menu with a full guide. Use only the official add-on, not third-party builds.
- Official add-on: PVR IPTV Simple Client
- Avoid third-party Kodi builds
- 1In Kodi, open Add-ons, My add-ons, PVR clients and enable PVR IPTV Simple Client.
- 2In its settings, paste the M3U link and the XMLTV guide link we send.
- 3Restart Kodi and open TV.
Apps we suggest:
Why avoid builds?
Third-party Kodi builds bundle unknown add-ons and break with updates. The official client is all you need.
Keeping Kodi fast
Kodi works best when it does one job well. Keep the official IPTV add-on, remove add-ons you do not use, and set the guide to refresh once a day rather than on every start. On small boxes, choose a simple skin, because heavy skins slow down menus. If channels take long to open, check the add-on's buffering setting and give it a few more seconds of buffer; it adds a short delay but avoids freezes on busy nights.
Questions people ask
Is Kodi free?
Yes, Kodi is free and open source.
Does Kodi run on Fire TV?
Yes, it can be sideloaded.
Is Kodi slower than TiviMate?
On low-end devices, yes.
See also
- M3U playlistsAn M3U playlist is a simple text file that lists channel names and their stream links, with an optional link to a TV guide.
- Windows PCThe simplest IPTV player for Windows is VLC: open Media, Open Network Stream and paste the M3U link we send.
- AppsThe best IPTV player depends on your device.
- IPTV with Plex or JellyfinJellyfin has built-in Live TV support: add an M3U tuner and an XMLTV guide in its settings and your channels appear next to your own media.