Kodi IPTV Setup Guide 2026: M3U Playlist with PVR IPTV Simple Client
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TL;DR: In Kodi, install the PVR IPTV Simple Client add-on (Add-ons → My add-ons → PVR Clients), open its settings, paste your M3U playlist URL and your EPG URL, enable it — live TV appears in Kodi's main menu. Kodi is 100% free and open source.
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What you need#
- Kodi installed from kodi.tv.
- Your M3U playlist URL and EPG URL — from your welcome email after ordering.
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Setup steps#
- Open Kodi → Add-ons → My add-ons → PVR Clients.
- Select PVR IPTV Simple Client → Install (if not installed).
- Open it → Configure.
- Under General, set M3U playlist URL and paste your playlist URL.
- Under EPG settings, set XMLTV URL and paste your EPG URL from the welcome email.
- Press OK, then Enable the add-on.
- Kodi asks to restart — after that, a TV section appears in the main menu with your channels and guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kodi support Xtream Codes?
The PVR IPTV Simple Client uses M3U only. That's fine — your subscription includes an M3U URL for exactly this.
The TV section doesn't appear in Kodi.
Make sure the PVR client is **enabled** (not just installed), then restart Kodi.
EPG is empty in Kodi.
Double-check the XMLTV URL in the EPG settings tab and refresh the guide. It can take a few minutes on the first load.
Is the PVR IPTV Simple Client free?
Yes — it's a built-in official Kodi add-on, free forever. --- Kodi configured? [Get your M3U + EPG links instantly with Bitcoin](/).
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