IPTV Player- a tool for watching TV broadcasts using free playlists downloaded from the provider. The utility displays the picture in original quality, shows the TV program guide, and allows you to record broadcasts. When saving the broadcast, you can specify the desired aspect ratio, adjust brightness, contrast and other image parameters. The ability to perform tasks on a schedule is available.

Possibilities:

• broadcasting IP-TV streams;
• TV program display;
• integrated directory of major service providers;
• writing streaming data to a file;
• task Manager.

Principle of operation:

Immediately after launch, the program will prompt you to select a provider. If you are connected to the Internet using the specified provider from the list, then the list available channels will load automatically. Otherwise, you should download an M3U file containing information about available sources. As a rule, you can download it from the official website of the provider. There are also open playlists on the Internet, but no one can guarantee the stability of their operation.

It’s very easy to watch TV channels online - in the left corner of the program there is an area for displaying live broadcast, on the right is a list of available sources. Below them is an interface for recording pictures and assigning other tasks.

Note that despite the fact that the playlists themselves for IP-TV are distributed free of charge, some network providers charge a fee for connecting to a repeater.

Pros:

• convenient Russified interface;
• built-in screenshot;
• interface control using a smartphone;
• in most cases there are no advertising banners;
• You can record multiple streams simultaneously.

Minuses:

• Access fees may apply (depending on provider);
• not all providers provide the service;
• playlists with open access may be blocked;
• If there are a large number of users, the picture may freeze.

IP TV Player - great tool to watch streaming broadcasts. Its interface is not overloaded with unnecessary functions; the layout of the controls is the same as in modern smart TVs.

Analogues:

• Ace Stream Media - software package for processing online broadcasting using the torrent protocol;
• RusTV Player is a utility for watching Russian TV channels.

In addition to all the advantages of the Internet, there is one more function that many people replace watching regular television - iptv. In this article we will look at how to set up and watch iptv on a computer.

First, it’s worth explaining what iptv is. And this is just digital and interactive. online internet TV. That is, if you have an Internet connection with a speed of at least 20 Mbit/s, you can easily activate this service. Most Internet providers and mobile operators provides such a service, for example, Rostelecom, MTS, Beeline, etc. The interactivity of television is that you can pause, rewind and record the content you are watching. Another advantage of iptv is the ability to select any list of channels.

As a rule, if you have an iptv service connected to your TV, then you can use its services on desktop computer and other devices. Otherwise, you can subscribe to such television from your provider, or install a program that allows you to watch interactive TV for free.

Choosing an IPTV player

Let's look at how you can watch iptv on your computer by installing programs. Here is a list of some programs for watching iptv: IP-TV Player, Perfect Player, OTT Player, IPTV Extra, MyIPTV Player, VLC Media Player, Kodi. The most popular of them are IP-TV and VLC players.

It should be said that in general all players are similar in function and have their own advantages and disadvantages, so it doesn’t make much difference which one you install

The VLC player is suitable for playing media content on almost any device and allows you to watch iptv on your computer. The application plays a variety of files and formats, is free, suitable for different platforms, does not require additional codecs. To connect to channels you will need a playlist in M3U format.

Another program for iptv is IP-TV Player. The broadcast source is selected from the list of providers or you can specify your own playlist. It has a very clear interface, you can download a program to watch TV. To get the latest features, you should update your iptv player sometimes.

• Kodi is a shell, and not just a player, that is installed on operating system, which not everyone likes. Also a free resource. Supports categories and programs of TV channels.
• MyIPTV Player and IPTV Extra are very similar in functionality, they run M3U/M3U8 playlists perfectly, but they will require their own playlists. HTTP Live streaming is supported.
• Perfect Player. His distinctive feature– support for EPG format, including XMTLV, Movies TV and JTV. In addition to M3U and M3U8 playlists, it also launches XSPF.
• OTT Player. To download, you need to register on the official website of the developer. Supports playlist formats: M3U/M3U8, XML and XSPF. Channels can be sorted, moved, grouped.

Installing and configuring the player for viewing

Let's look at how to set up iptv on a computer using IP-TV and VLC player - the most convenient, free and simple programs. Installing and configuring vlc player is carried out as standard: after you download the file, you need to run it and go through all the steps of the installation wizard. After completion, you need to open the player.

The list of channels can be added by taking them from the provider, if, of course, it has an iptv service. Otherwise, you can download the list file with the extension .xspf. Now you need to find the “playlists” tab and drag the file there. Double-click to launch the channel. You can find a list of channels on the network, then you will need to enter its URL in the “Media” - “Open URL” - “Source” - “Network” menu. After that, click “Play”.

How to set up and connect an iptv player on a PC. You need to install the IP-TV player file in a standard way. At the same time, carefully read what is suggested in the installation wizard. Since the program is free, during installation, if you do not uncheck the appropriate boxes, additional products will be installed that are not necessary.

When you first start, you can select a provider from the list, or specify the address of your list. You can further configure it at your own discretion. You can create a list of favorite channels. And in the broadcast window you can call context menu, where many interesting features are available. Actually, this is the entire setup of iptv on a computer.

Advantages and disadvantages of viewing on a computer

What advantages can be noted when watching iptv on a computer or laptop? If you don’t have a TV or an old TV, then any TV channel can be played on your PC. To do this, you just need to install an application to watch interactive TV, of which there are quite a few free options. Using such players is not difficult - the interface is quite simple and easy to use. Depending on the application, a ready-made list of TV channels may be available; in other cases, you need to install your own playlist.

So, there is nothing complicated about installing and configuring iptv on a computer. And in addition, you get a simple and easy-to-use interface, as well as the ability to watch TV channels on your PC.

TV viewers who have purchased Smart TV often have no idea about the possibility of connecting to free IPTV channels. Information about the use of such content is specifically suppressed by the provider for the purpose of using cable television or paid resources. In this article we will look at what IPTV broadcasting is and how to watch similar channels on TV. We will also touch upon the issue of interactive television settings for popular brands of television receivers. And we will additionally consider the procedure for receiving broadcasts through wireless connection Internet.

Providing viewing

1. The owner does not need to purchase a TV tuner.
2. No need to spend family money to buy satellite dish and pay a subscription fee for using channels.
3. This technology provides the ability to stop the broadcast for a selected period of time.
4. Complex additional functions when broadcasting IPTV channels will certainly please the viewer.

To ensure full viewing of IPTV channels, the user must have Internet access (preferably with high speed), a TV or computer and a paid service from the provider.

1. The owner of the TV can use a special set-top box connected to the TV.
2. A player or player with certain sets of functions that allow broadcasting IPTV channels can be used as a set-top box.
3. By using wireless connection it will be possible to connect innovative broadcasting.
4. For each TV model there is software application, providing high-quality display of interactive channels.
5. The broadcast is made using an Internet browser.

• First. The owner of the TV buys the set-top box from his provider. In principle, you can buy it yourself.
• Second. By installing the popular IPTV Player application on your Smart TV.

Each of the proposed options is characterized by a set of advantages and disadvantages.

Connection and configuration procedure

How to properly connect interactive TV?

1. The user provides a high-quality Internet connection through a router or cable.
2. There must be a computer or laptop nearby to make the connection.
3. Basic knowledge of using the app store is required.
4. At the last stage you will need a playlist with a list of channels.

We list the sequential steps to install the program and configure the TV.

• Installation software occurs after checking the reliability of the Internet connection.
• Using the remote control, go to the central menu and look for applications.
• Each Smart TV has its own application store. Through it we download the SS IPTV program.
• Now we carry out the setup process through the gear icon.
• In the settings, you must manually enter the address of the playlists. They can be found on the providers' resources.
• We synchronize the process with a computer or laptop. Playlists are managed through the gadget.
• After adding playlists, we test channel viewing.
• Enjoy watching for free.

LG TV

In order to connect interactive TV without a set-top box on an LG TV, you need to follow the suggested steps step by step.

According to the first method, an Internet connection is required.

1. Using the remote control, go to the central menu and find the application store. We will need LG Smart World.
2. An authorization or account creation process is required.
3. We search through search IPTV program.
4. After detection, we install it using pop-up tips.
5. We complete the procedure by pressing the “Run” button.

• Using your computer browser, open LG Smart World.
• Download the archive of the required software.
• Unpack and save to a flash drive.
• Pre-format the flash drive.
• We connect the flash drive to the smart TV.
• On the TV (using the remote control) go to the central menu and open “My Applications”.
• By clicking on the image of the flash drive, select the source for installing the program.
• By clicking on the SS IPTV icon, we install the program automatically.
• Save the changes and go to viewing.

Philips TV

To set up IPTV on a Philips television receiver, you need to use the ForkSmart widget.

1. Taking the remote control in your hands, go to the settings.
2. Activate viewing parameters.
3. Write down the information that appears.
4. Returning to the central menu, select the “Network Settings” tab.
5. We configure the IP address.
6. Having returned, we start the setup process of a static IP address.
7. We enter the required parameters based on the entries made.
8. Reboot the TV after the process is complete.
9. Call the Smart function on remote control.
10. Let's get started with the Megago widget. He launches Foorksmart.
11. The consequence will be the launch of Fork Player.
12. With its help, interactive television is viewed.

Samsung TV

All Samsung TV models have the SS-IPTV function .

1. Find the functions section in the main menu using the remote control.
2. Opening account Samsung.
3. Enter your account information or create an account.
4. If you have an “E” series TV, enter any 6 numbers in the field that appears.
5. Models type "H" and "F" do not require filling out the field.
6. Having completed the registration process, we return to the functions and open Smart Hub.
7. We activate additional applications.
8. Opens the parameters and finds the “IP Setting” option.
9. In a new window we enter 91.122.100.196.
10. In the settings section we synchronize applications.
11. Now in additional applications the SS-IPTV symbol will appear.
12. We launch the program and download the playlist through the service provider’s website. You can use your own playlists.
13. Ready.

Wireless connection type

If you watch IPTV broadcasting through a router, you need to configure it correctly. Most often, there is no need to configure the router. The technology is supported automatically. On the other hand, a frequent problem is the forced configuration of the router. The problem is that universal instructions By IPTV setup does not exist on the router. It all depends on the model of the device.

Let's analyze the two main ways to configure a router.

First method

activation of IGMP Proxy. Available on select models.

• We operate through the device control panel. How to do this is written in the instructions for the device.
• In the settings for a wired connection, look for the IGMP function.
• Activate by checking the box.
• Save the new positions and reboot the device.

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IP-TV Player - free program to watch television in the IPTV standard. This player can be a good replacement for the standard VideoLAN VLC shell. IP-TV Player will be especially useful for providers as software that is completely ready for installation on users’ computers.

IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) technology— digital television in data networks via IP protocol, a new generation of television. IPTV resembles regular cable TV, only it comes to the user not via a coaxial cable, but via the same channel as the Internet.

Main properties of IP-TV Player:

— Simple and fast deployment in the provider’s network.
— Viewing unencrypted streams udp-multicast, http, etc., as well as incomplete support for TV tuners via the WDM driver.
— Recording the stream to a file.
— Individual channel settings.
— OSD information panel. Channel list, recording indicator, channel name and volume.
— Control the video stream from the keyboard.
— TV program function in JTV format.
— Scheduling recording or viewing.
— Record any number of broadcast channels.

Attention:

When installing IP-TV Player, the default search engine is changed and Homepage, and also installs a toolbar and other software from one of search engines. Select Customize Options to disable these options.

Typically, IPTV service is provided by your Internet provider. If your provider does not provide such a service, then you should not have any particular need for an IP-TV Player.

IP-TV Player is not intended for viewing Russian channels from abroad via the Internet.

Changes in latest version ()

• Corrections in the TV program parser, changing the signature.

This is a new generation of television, broadcast over IP data networks.

Technical feasibility

The service is available in viewing mode on a personal computer.

Instructions

K-Telecom player

• To view you need to download and install

This program allows you not only to watch television, but also displays the TV channels available for viewing, most of which have a TV program guide.

VLC player

• If you want to watch IP TV via VLC player, you can download playlist for VLC player, and

Solving problems with IP-TV

1. If you use a router, there may be several reasons for problems with IP TV (the router does not support IP TV or it is not configured). That's why:

• Connect the cable directly to the computer, set it to computer VPN and turn it on
• Set up your router

2. If you do not use a router, then go to step 3.

3. Disable all security programs. IP TV does not work with some antivirus programs. For example, Kaspersky, Avast (they block IP TV).

Note:

If you use VLC player to watch IP TV, then when running VPN connection it won't work.

Notes

1. Only individual subscribers connected to the Internet from K TELECOM LLC can use the IP TV service if technically possible. Viewing programs is only possible on a computer.

2. To simultaneously access the Internet and IP TV, you must use the first link to the player.

3. When accessing the Internet using Wi-Fi routers, poor-quality broadcasting of programs may occur.

4. Additional subscription fee There is no charge for the IP TV service.