M3U, Xtream Codes or Stalker portal?
IPTV providers deliver playlists in three common ways. Seyro Player supports all three. Here is how to tell which one you have.
M3U / M3U8 playlist
A text file, or a link to one, that lists channels and their stream addresses. It usually ends in .m3u or .m3u8, or contains get.php or type=m3u. The TV guide often comes as a separate XMLTV link.
You need: the playlist link, or the file. Good for: any provider, simple setups.
Xtream Codes
A login to the provider's server: a server address, a username and a password. The server sends live channels, movies, series and the guide in organised categories, and catch-up when the provider supports it.
You need: server URL, username, password. Tip: if your M3U link contains username= and password=, you can usually use the same details as Xtream Codes, which gives you movies and series in separate sections.
Stalker / Ministra portal
A portal address tied to a MAC address. The provider registers a MAC address for you, and the player connects to the portal with it.
You need: the portal URL and the MAC address your provider registered. Catch-up is not available with these portals in Seyro.
Which one should I use?
If your provider offers Xtream Codes, use it: it is the most complete. Otherwise use what your provider gives you. All three get the same Seyro features where the source allows it: guide, search, favourites and parental controls.
Seyro Player is a media player only. It does not include any channels or content: you add your own playlist. One payment activates one device. We cannot recommend or sell playlists.