# IPTV in Kodi with PVR IPTV Simple Client

URL: https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-in-kodi/

> Add IPTV to Kodi with the official PVR IPTV Simple Client add-on: M3U and EPG links, channel groups, and settings for a fast guide.

Kodi is a free media centre for Android, Windows, Mac, Linux and Raspberry Pi. It is not an IPTV app by itself, but Kodi's official **PVR IPTV Simple Client** add-on turns it into one, with a proper [TV guide](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/epg-tv-guide-explained/).

## Setup

- Open Kodi, go to **Add-ons, Install from repository, PVR clients**.
- Choose **PVR IPTV Simple Client**, install, then open Configure.
- Under **General**, set location to Remote path and paste your [M3U link](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/m3u-playlist-explained/).
- Under **EPG**, paste the EPG link from your Viking IPTV email.
- Save, then restart Kodi. A **TV** entry appears on the home menu.

## Settings worth changing

Setting | Recommendation | 
Refresh channels at startup | On | 
EPG time shift | 0, unless the guide is offset | 
Channel logos from EPG | On | 
PVR & Live TV, Guide, days to display | 3 | 

## Things to know

- Kodi's official repository is safe. Third-party add-ons that promise free channels are not; avoid them.
- Kodi is heavier than a dedicated player. On a basic Firestick, [TiviMate](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/tivimate-iptv-setup/) or Smarters will feel faster.
- On a home theatre PC with a remote, Kodi's guide is excellent.

Official sources: the add-on is maintained by the Kodi team and documented on kodi.tv.

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## Questions and answers

**How do I add IPTV to Kodi?**

Install PVR IPTV Simple Client from Kodi's official repository and paste your M3U and EPG links.

**Can Kodi use an Xtream Codes login?**

The Simple Client uses an M3U link. Your provider's M3U link contains the same account.

**Is Kodi good on a Firestick?**

It works, but dedicated players like TiviMate are faster on a stick.

## More device setup guides

- [IPTV on a Samsung smart TV](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-on-samsung-smart-tv/)
- [IPTV on an LG smart TV (webOS)](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-on-lg-smart-tv/)
- [IPTV on Android TV and Google TV](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-on-android-tv/)
- [Android TV box for IPTV](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-on-android-box/)
- [IPTV on iPhone](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-on-iphone/)

[All Device Setup guides](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-guides/setup/) · [Every IPTV guide](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-guides/)

## Sources and official links

- [TiviMate (official site)](https://tivimate.com/)
- [TiviMate on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ar.tvplayer.tv)
- [Kodi (official site)](https://kodi.tv/)
- [Raspberry Pi Imager](https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/)

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