What if I tell you that you can stream IPTV on Plex? Yes, you can stream IPTV on Plex by adding your IPTV account to the Plex Media Server. However, it cannot be done easily, like adding your IPTV credentials in the IPTV Players. Since Plex has built-in EPG support, you can track the upcoming programs, including their timing details. With this guide, you will learn how to add and stream your IPTV content on the Plex app.
Is VPN Necessary While Streaming IPTV on Plex
Yes, VPN is a mandatory tool while streaming IPTV content. Even though the Plex app is legal and safe to use on all devices, the IPTV content you upload on the Plex app may contain copyrighted content. Streaming this copyrighted content without any precautions will result in legal problems. So always ensure to use a premium VPN service like NordVPN on your device before streaming the IPTV content.
How to Stream IPTV on Plex
Since you cannot directly add your IPTV account on the Plex app, you need to use the Plex Media Server to add your IPTV account. Also, you need to install the Plex plugin called xTeVe M3U proxy server on your PC to upload your IPTV account on the Plex Media Server.
How to Download xTeVe on your PC
1. At first, download xTeVe on your Windows, Mac, or Linux PC from GitHub (https://github.com/xteve-project/xTeVe).
2. Then, launch xTeVe and click on Allow access in order to grant access if prompted.
3. Locate the Web Interface link and press Ctrl+ Left click on the Web Interface link.
4. It will automatically take you to the configuration page.
How to Integrate IPTV Playlist with xTeVe
1. Once the configuration page opens, input the Number of Tuners (connections) necessary and click on Next.
2. From the drop-down menu, choose EPG source XEPG and click on Next. Doing this will let you import and edit external XMLTV files.
3. After that, input the M3U extension link in the required field and hit Next. Now, xTeVe will start to get playlist URLs available on the M3U file.
4. Go to the XMLTV tab and input the XMLTV file. Once you have entered the XMLTV link, click the Save button.
Note: You must have both the M3U playlist and the XMLTV file.
5. Now, click on the FILTER tab and input any title. For instance, enter the United Kingdom and select Save.
FYI: The Plex server is limited to 480 channels. So you can use the filter option to prevent the exceeding of channels.
6. Move over to the MAPPING tab to find the filtered channels.
7. Some channels that do not have complete details will be marked in red color and will not be available on Plex. So, you need to right-click on the incomplete channel to map them on the EPG channels. Once done, click on Save.
How to Add xTeVe as a Tuner in Plex
1. Head over to the Live TV & DVR under MANAGE settings and select SET UP PLEX DVR.
2. If Plex does not detect your device, select the Enter its network address manually option.
3. Now, input the IP address and port of xTeVe in the respective field, then click CONNECT.
4. Following that, select your country and check if the playlist is correct. Then, click on the Continue option.
5. Click on the sentence in orange color and input the IP address in the XMLTV GUIDE field, then hit CONTINUE.
6. Once you complete the setup process, it will prompt you with a Setup Complete message on the screen. Click View Guide to explore your playlist.
That is it. Now, the Plex IPTV will be activated on your device.
Begin Streaming the IPTV Playlist on Plex
1. Now, launch the Plex app on your streaming device and hover over the Live TV option.
2. Choose your desired channel and begin the IPTV streaming process.
You can find EPG and channel recordings under the Live TV option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the Plex media player is completely free to use. However, you need to make a subscription in order to enjoy additional features like multi-user, DVR recordings, etc.
