All devices
Easy
3 mins
4K Ready
Windows / Mac Setup
Best for quick tests during your free trial. Desktop players make copying credentials easy.
Before you start
Windows 10/11 or macOS
VLC or IPTV desktop player
APEX IPTV credentials
Recommended app: IPTV Smarters (Desktop) or VLC
Alternatives: OTT Navigator (Windows) · GSE (macOS)
Step-by-step
1
Download a player
Install IPTV Smarters for Desktop, or use VLC (free) if you only have an M3U link.
2
Add Xtream account
In Smarters: Add user → Xtream Codes → paste host, username, password. In VLC: Media → Open Network Stream → paste M3U URL.
3
Load categories
Wait for Live / Movies / Series tabs to populate. Sort by country or sports group.
4
Hardware acceleration
Enable GPU decoding in player settings for smoother 4K on capable machines.
5
Create favorites
Star your daily channels so trial testing is faster during prime time.
6
Optional second screen
Keep PC as backup while the living-room device runs the main stream.
Troubleshooting