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IPTV

What is IPTV?

  • IPTV: Internet Protocol Television — live TV and radio delivered over the internet, usually organized in M3U playlist files.
  • Features:
    • Add one or more M3U playlists by URL.
    • Browse channels organized by group/category.
    • Search channels by name.
    • Watch live TV and listen to radio streams directly in AN Player.
    • Supports multiple playlists at the same time.

Install

  1. Open AN Player and go to the Plugins Screen.
  2. Find IPTV in the official plugins list.
  3. Install the plugin and open its configuration page.

Configure Plugin

IPTV requires at least one M3U playlist URL.

  1. Open the plugin configuration page from AN Player.
  2. For each playlist you want to add, enter:
    • Name — a label for this playlist (e.g. "My IPTV" or "Free Channels"). This helps you tell playlists apart if you add more than one.
    • URL — the web address of the M3U playlist file (e.g. https://example.com/playlist.m3u).
  3. You can add multiple playlists by tapping the add button.
  4. Tap Save.

Where to Find M3U Playlists

  • Your IPTV provider will give you an M3U URL when you subscribe.
  • There are free, legal M3U playlists available online for public radio stations and free-to-air TV channels. Search for "free IPTV M3U playlists" to find them.
  • Some community projects maintain curated lists of free streams.

If Nothing Loads

If channels don't appear after saving, check the following:

  • The playlist URL may be wrong or broken — try opening the URL directly in your phone's browser. It should download or display a text file starting with #EXTM3U.
  • The URL may have expired — some IPTV providers change their playlist URLs periodically. Check with your provider for an updated link.
  • The playlist may be empty or use an unsupported format — AN Player supports standard M3U and M3U8 playlists.