Watch IPTV on Kodi: Setting Up PVR IPTV Simple Client (2026)

What is Kodi (PVR IPTV Simple Client)?

Kodi is a free media player that runs on almost anything: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Firestick. With the built-in add-on PVR IPTV Simple Client you watch IPTV without an extra app — you just load your M3U playlist and EPG.

Step 1: Install Kodi

1. Download Kodi from kodi.tv or via your device’s app store.
2. Install and open Kodi.

Step 2: Activate PVR IPTV Simple Client

1. Go to Settings → Add-ons.
2. Choose “Install from repository” → PVR clients.
3. Select PVR IPTV Simple Client and click Install.
4. Then choose Enable.

Step 3: Set Up the M3U Playlist and EPG

1. Go to Settings → Add-ons → My add-ons → PVR clients → PVR IPTV Simple Client → Configure.
2. Tab General: enter your playlist link under M3U Play List URL.
3. Tab EPG: enter your XMLTV URL (TV guide). Using Xtream Codes? Ask your provider for the M3U and XMLTV link for your account.
4. Click OK and restart Kodi.

Step 4: Watch

1. In the main menu open TV → Channels.
2. Your IPTV channels are now in there. 📺

Common Mistakes with Kodi

• No channels after restart: the M3U URL is wrong or expired — check the link.
• No TV guide: XMLTV URL missing or not saved; enter it in the EPG tab.
• Kodi freezes on TV: first clear the old playlist cache (Settings → PVR & Live TV → Clear database).

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