Adding an M3U playlist

  1. Open Remote Playlists

    From the GSE Smart IPTV main menu, select Remote Playlists.

  2. Add New

    Select the plus icon to add a new playlist source.

  3. Choose M3U URL

    Select M3U URL as the source type, not local file.

  4. Paste your link and save

    Enter your M3U URL, give the playlist a name, and confirm.

Configuring the EPG

An M3U link alone doesn't include program guide data. To get the 7-day EPG working:

  1. Go to Settings → EPG Settings
  2. Add your XMLTV URL (provided alongside your M3U link)
  3. Set the refresh interval — every 12 hours is a reasonable default
  4. Return to Live TV and the guide should populate within a minute

Using Xtream Codes instead

If your provider offers Xtream Codes login, this is generally simpler than the M3U + separate EPG process. Select Xtream Codes API when adding a playlist, and enter your server URL, username, and password — EPG and VOD load automatically without a separate step. See our general Xtream Codes login guide for the underlying credential format.

Back to the full guide

For general setup, Apple TV-specific steps, and troubleshooting, see our main GSE Smart IPTV guide.

Frequently Asked Questions — GSE Smart IPTV M3U

Go to Remote Playlists → Add New → choose M3U URL, paste your playlist link, name it, and save. Channels load within 1-2 minutes.

If using an M3U link, add a separate XMLTV EPG URL under Settings → EPG Settings. Xtream Codes logins load EPG automatically.

Yes. Select Xtream Codes API instead of M3U URL when adding a playlist, then enter your server URL, username, and password.