IPTV M3U Playlist 2026 — What It Is & How to Use It
An IPTV M3U playlist is the file that lists all your live channels — each entry contains a stream URL, channel name, logo, and category. Mojo 4K provides an M3U playlist URL and Xtream Codes credentials with every subscription. Works in TiviMate, VLC, Smart IPTV, IPTV Smarters, Kodi, and any compatible player.
✓ No credit card · M3U URL + Xtream Codes included · 50,000+ channels
What is an IPTV M3U Playlist?
An M3U playlist (or M3U file) is a plain text file that lists IPTV channel stream URLs along with channel metadata. The format originated with MP3 playlists ("MP3 URL" = M3U) but is now the universal standard for IPTV channel lists. Each channel entry in the M3U file looks like this:
Your IPTV app reads this file and turns it into the channel list you browse. Mojo 4K's M3U playlist includes all 50,000+ channels with logos, categories, and EPG IDs for automatic programme guide loading.
How to Use Your Mojo 4K M3U Playlist
TiviMate (Recommended)
Settings > Playlists > Add Playlist > M3U URL. Enter your Mojo 4K M3U URL. All channels and EPG data load automatically. For best results, use Xtream Codes API instead of M3U for TiviMate to get full EPG support.
VLC Media Player
Media > Open Network Stream > paste your M3U URL. VLC plays any channel from the list. Works on Windows, Mac, Linux and Android. No EPG support.
Smart IPTV (Samsung/LG)
Open Smart IPTV on your Samsung or LG TV, go to the web portal, and enter your M3U URL. All channels load with logos and categories on your Smart TV.
IPTV Smarters Pro
Add New User > Load Your Playlist / Xtream Codes > enter your M3U URL. Available on Android, iOS, Windows and Mac. Supports full EPG and VOD via Mojo 4K's M3U_plus format.
Kodi
Install PVR IPTV Simple Client add-on, enter your M3U URL in the General tab, and set your EPG URL. Kodi then shows all channels in the TV section with programme guide.
MX Player / GSE IPTV
Open the app, add a Remote Playlist, and enter your M3U URL. Works on Android devices, Android TV boxes, and tablets with full channel list access.
M3U vs Xtream Codes — Which Should You Use?
| Feature | M3U Playlist URL | Xtream Codes API |
|---|---|---|
| App support | All players | TiviMate, Smarters, etc. |
| Auto EPG loading | Manual only | Automatic 7-day EPG |
| VOD library access | Limited | Full 300,000+ titles |
| Dynamic channel updates | Static file | Real-time updates |
| Best for | VLC, Kodi, basic apps | TiviMate, Smarters Pro |
Mojo 4K provides both. Use Xtream Codes for TiviMate and IPTV Smarters. Use M3U for VLC, Kodi and other players.
IPTV M3U Playlist — FAQ
What is an IPTV M3U playlist?
An M3U playlist is a text file containing a list of IPTV stream URLs with channel metadata (name, logo, category, EPG ID). Your IPTV app reads this file to display and stream live channels. Mojo 4K provides an M3U_plus URL with all 50,000+ channels formatted with logos and categories.
How do I get my Mojo 4K M3U playlist URL?
Your M3U URL is included with your subscription credentials delivered via WhatsApp. The format is: http://[server]/get.php?username=[USER]&password=[PASS]&type=m3u_plus. This URL works in any M3U-compatible IPTV player.
Which is better: M3U playlist or Xtream Codes?
Xtream Codes is better for TiviMate and IPTV Smarters because it loads EPG automatically, provides access to 300,000+ VOD titles, and updates channels dynamically. M3U is better for VLC, Kodi, Smart IPTV and older players that do not support Xtream Codes. Mojo 4K provides both.
Do M3U playlists work on Smart TV?
Yes. Samsung Smart TV uses Smart IPTV app, LG Smart TV uses SS IPTV or Smart IPTV via webOS — both accept M3U URLs directly. Enter your Mojo 4K M3U URL in the app's URL field and all channels load on your Smart TV.
What is M3U_plus format?
M3U_plus is an extended version of the standard M3U format that includes extra metadata fields: tvg-id (EPG identifier), tvg-name, tvg-logo (channel logo URL), and group-title (category). Mojo 4K uses M3U_plus so apps like TiviMate and IPTV Smarters automatically display channel logos and organize channels by sport, country, and genre.
Get Your IPTV M3U Playlist — Free 24-Hour Trial
Subscribe to Mojo 4K and receive your M3U URL and Xtream Codes credentials via WhatsApp within 60 seconds. Works in TiviMate, VLC, Smart IPTV, IPTV Smarters, Kodi and any M3U-compatible player.