How to Watch IPTV on VLC Media Player (PC and Mac)

💻 How to Watch IPTV on VLC Media Player (PC & Mac)

VLC is not just for playing movies. It’s also one of the best free IPTV players for your computer.

Here is how to turn your laptop into a TV.


Step 1: Get Your M3U URL

You need the M3U link from your provider. It starts with http:// and ends with .m3u.


Step 2: Open Network Stream

  1. Open VLC Media Player.
  2. Click Media (top left).
  3. Select “Open Network Stream” (or press Ctrl+N).
  4. Paste your M3U URL in the box.
  5. Click Play.

VLC Player

Watch TV on your laptop.


Step 3: View the Channel List

By default, VLC plays the first channel. To see the full list:

  1. Click View (top menu).
  2. Select “Playlist” (or press Ctrl+L).
  3. You will see all your channels on the left.
  4. Double-click any channel to play it.

Pro Tip: Fix the “Looping” Bug

If VLC skips channels every 5 seconds, click the “Loop” button at the bottom (the two arrows going
in a circle) until it is OFF.


🚀 Conclusion

VLC is simple, free, and works on every computer. It’s perfect for testing your connection.

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Happy watching! 💻📺