WINDOWS PC AND MAC VLC GUIDE

Set Up KING TV With VLC Media Player

Use VLC when your KING TV activation email contains a complete M3U playlist link or a downloaded M3U file. This guide shows the safest and simplest way to install VLC, open the playlist, find channels and fix common playback problems.

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M3U PLAYLIST PLAYER
VLC Media Player playlist setup for KING TV
Use VLC only for an M3U playlist
When your email contains a username, password and server address instead, use IPTV Smarters.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL VLC

Keep These Four Things Ready

The setup is much easier when you first confirm the computer type and the exact playlist information in your activation email.

1

Your Computer

Use a Windows PC, Windows laptop, iMac, MacBook or Mac mini connected to the internet.

2

Your Activation Email

Keep the KING TV email open so you can copy the full M3U link or download the supplied playlist file.

3

Your M3U Method

Check whether the email gives you a clickable playlist link, a downloaded .m3u file, or both.

4

Your Computer Password

You may need the Windows or Mac administrator password while installing the player.

Stop if your email only contains a username, password and server address
VLC is not the easiest player for that login method. Open the IPTV Smarters guide instead and use its Xtream Codes login screen.

Open IPTV Smarters Guide
MATCH THE ITEM IN YOUR EMAIL

Choose The Correct VLC Setup Method

Use only one of the first two cards below. Both methods load the same KING TV playlist into VLC.

DOWNLOADED PLAYLIST

M3U File

Choose this when the activation email gives you a file ending in .m3u or a link that downloads a playlist file to the computer.

Use The M3U File Method
PLAYLIST ADDRESS

Complete M3U URL

Choose this when the activation email contains a long web address beginning with http:// or https:// that opens the playlist directly.

Use The M3U URL Method
NOT A VLC LOGIN

Username, Password And Server

Do not paste these values into VLC. Use IPTV Smarters when the email provides all three normal player login details.

Open Smarters Instructions
STEP 1

Install VLC From The Official VideoLAN Website

Use the official download page so you receive the correct Windows or macOS installer without unwanted software.

1

Open The Official Download Page

Use the green button below. Do not download VLC from random software websites.

2

Choose Windows Or macOS

Select the version that matches the computer. Apple Silicon Macs can use the Apple Silicon download when offered.

3

Run The Installer

Open the downloaded installer and accept the normal installation choices.

4

Open VLC

Wait for the main VLC window to appear before opening the playlist.

VLC Media Player

Free, cross-platform player for Windows and macOS with support for files and network streams.

Download VLC From VideoLAN The download opens the official VideoLAN website in a new tab.

METHOD A

Open A Downloaded M3U Playlist File

Use this method when the playlist has been saved in Downloads or another folder on the computer.

1

Find The Playlist File

Open the Downloads folder and look for a file ending in .m3u or .m3u8.

2

Open VLC

Launch VLC and wait until its main window is visible.

3

Open The File

Drag the M3U file into the VLC window. You can also use Open File from the VLC menu and choose the downloaded file.

4

Wait For The Playlist

Give VLC a few seconds to read the file before opening a channel.

VLCOPEN A PLAYLIST FILE
DownloadsYour KING TV playlist.m3uOpen
Easy alternative
Drag the downloaded M3U file and drop it anywhere inside the open VLC window.
The file opened in a text editor instead of VLC?
Close the text editor, right-click the file, choose Open With and select VLC Media Player. You can also open VLC first and drag the file into it.
METHOD B

Open The Complete M3U Playlist URL

Use this method when the activation email contains a long playlist address and no file needs to be downloaded.

1

Copy The Full Playlist URL

Copy the complete address from the activation email. Include http:// or https:// and everything after it.

2

Open The Network Stream Screen

On Windows, open Media and choose Open Network Stream. On Mac, open File and choose Open Network.

3

Paste The Address

Paste the M3U URL into the network address box. Remove accidental spaces before or after it.

4

Select Play Or Open

Wait for VLC to load the first available stream and build the playlist.

VLCOPEN NETWORK STREAM
Network URLPaste the complete M3U link from your email
PLAY
Example onlyDo not enter example.link or another customer’s playlist. Use the unique address supplied for your own KING TV account.
WATCH AND CHANGE CHANNELS

Open The Playlist And Select A Channel

VLC is a simple playlist player. It does not provide the same television-style home screen as IPTV Smarters.

1

Show The Playlist

Open View and choose Playlist. You can also use Ctrl and L on Windows or Command and L on Mac.

2

Find A Channel

Scroll through the list or use the playlist search box when it is available.

3

Open The Channel

Double-click the channel name and wait several seconds for the stream to begin.

4

Return To Video

Use the same playlist command again or close the playlist panel to return to the video view.

VLC PLAYLISTChoose a channel from the list
Live TV categoryOPEN
Selected channelPLAYING
Movies or series itemOPEN
USE THE MATCHING FIX

Solve VLC Problems Without Reinstalling Everything

Check the problem below before deleting VLC or changing the KING TV account details.

PLAYLIST WILL NOT OPEN

Copy The Complete Address

Confirm the URL includes http:// or https:// and the complete username, password, type and output values supplied in the email.

EMPTY CHANNEL LIST

Open The File Or Link Again

Restart VLC, reopen the M3U file or network address and confirm the KING TV subscription is active.

AUDIO BUT NO VIDEO

Update VLC And Test Another Channel

Install the current official VLC release, restart the computer and try a different channel before changing advanced video settings.

BUFFERING OR FREEZING

Restart The Network

Close background downloads, restart the computer and router and test a second channel.

WORKS ON ANOTHER CONNECTION

Check The Home Internet

If the playlist works through another connection but not at home, open the KING TV connection-help page.

Open Connection Help
INTERFACE TOO BASIC

Use IPTV Smarters Instead

Choose IPTV Smarters when you want a television-style menu with separate live TV, movies and series sections.

Open Smarters Guide
Do not share your complete M3U URL publicly.
The playlist address can contain private account details. Send it only through the KING TV contact page or by replying to your official order email.
VLC SETUP QUESTIONS

VLC IPTV Setup FAQ

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Is VLC free to download?

Yes. Download it from the official VideoLAN website using the button in this guide.

Should I use an M3U file or an M3U URL?

Use the item supplied in your activation email. A downloaded .m3u file uses Method A. A complete playlist web address uses Method B.

Can VLC use a username, password and server login?

VLC can open a playlist URL containing account information, but it does not provide the easiest Xtream Codes login screen. Use IPTV Smarters when your email gives separate server, username and password values.

How do I see the channel list?

Open View and select Playlist. The usual shortcut is Ctrl and L on Windows or Command and L on Mac.

Why does VLC not show movie posters or TV categories?

VLC is a general media and playlist player. For a television-style interface with separate content sections, use IPTV Smarters.

Can I use this guide on a Mac?

Yes. The same M3U file and playlist URL work on macOS, although some menu names use File instead of Media.

Does KING TV renew automatically?

No. KING TV subscriptions are manually renewed. No automatic renewal charge is taken.

STILL NOT PLAYING?

Send Your Computer Type, VLC Version And Error Screenshot

Tell support whether you use Windows or Mac, whether you opened an M3U file or URL, and attach a clear screenshot with the private playlist address hidden.

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