Windows PC Setup

What You'll Need

• Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC
• Stable internet connection
• Your PiqTV subscription credentials or M3U URL

Method 1: VLC Media Player (Free)

VLC is a free, open-source media player that supports IPTV streaming.

Step 1: Download and Install VLC

1. Go to videolan.org
2. Download VLC for Windows
3. Run the installer and follow the prompts
4. Launch VLC after installation

Step 2: Open Your IPTV Playlist

1. Open VLC Media Player
2. Click Media in the menu bar
3. Select Open Network Stream (or press Ctrl+N)
4. Paste your M3U playlist URL from PiqTV
5. Click Play

Step 3: View Channel List

1. Click View in the menu bar
2. Select Playlist (or press Ctrl+L)
3. Your channel list will appear on the left side
4. Double-click any channel to start watching

Method 2: IPTV Smarters Pro

A dedicated IPTV player with a modern interface and EPG support.

Step 1: Download IPTV Smarters

1. Open the Microsoft Store on your PC
2. Search for "IPTV Smarters"
3. Click Get or Install
4. Wait for the download to complete

Step 2: Configure Your Account

1. Open IPTV Smarters
2. Select Add New User
3. Choose Xtream Codes API
4. Enter any name for your profile
5. Enter your Username
6. Enter your Password
7. Enter the Server URL
8. Click Add User

Method 3: TiviMate (via Android Emulator)

For the best IPTV experience on Windows, you can run TiviMate using an Android emulator.

Step 1: Install an Android Emulator

1. Download BlueStacks or LDPlayer
2. Install the emulator on your PC
3. Launch the emulator and sign in with a Google account

Step 2: Install TiviMate

1. Open the Play Store inside the emulator
2. Search for "TiviMate"
3. Install the app
4. Open TiviMate and add your playlist

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