Quick answer
On a Windows PC, install IPTV Smarters for Windows from the developer's official site, or use VLC or Kodi, then sign in with your Marinios IPTV Xtream Codes details or open your M3U link.
A Windows laptop or desktop is a handy way to watch on a large monitor or to check your account works before setting up a TV device.
Download players only from their official websites or the Microsoft Store. Avoid third-party download sites that bundle unwanted software.
What you need before you start
- Windows 10 or 11.
- Administrator permission to install software.
- Your activation details.
Supported login methods on Windows PC: Xtream Codes API, M3U playlist URL. What's the difference?
Recommended player apps for Windows PC
- IPTV Smarters (Windows)
Full interface with Xtream Codes login.
- VLC media player
Free and reliable for M3U links.
- Kodi
Powerful media centre with the PVR IPTV Simple Client add-on.
Install a player
Steps
Go to the official website of the player you chose (for VLC: videolan.org; for Kodi: kodi.tv) or open the Microsoft Store.
Download the Windows installer and run it.
Follow the installation prompts and open the player when finished.
Sign in and load your Marinios IPTV playlist
Use the details from your activation email. Copy and paste where you can, and keep these details private.
Sign in with Xtream Codes API in IPTV Smarters
Open IPTV Smarters and choose "Add user", "Add playlist" or "Login with Xtream Codes API" (wording varies by version).
Enter any name you like, for example Marinios.
Enter the username, password and server URL exactly as they appear in your activation email, including http:// or https:// and any port number.
Select Add or Login and wait while live channels, movies and series load. The first load can take a minute or two on slower devices.
Open your M3U link in VLC
Open VLC and choose Media → Open Network Stream (Ctrl+N).
Paste your M3U link and select Play.
Open View → Playlist (Ctrl+L) to browse channels. VLC does not display a TV guide grid.
Set up the TV guide (EPG)
IPTV Smarters loads the guide automatically with Xtream Codes. VLC does not show a TV guide. For a full guide on PC, use Kodi with the PVR IPTV Simple Client and add your EPG link.
Common Windows PC errors and fixes
- Windows SmartScreen warning
- Only proceed if you downloaded the installer from the developer's official website. If in doubt, use VLC or Kodi from their official sites.
- Antivirus blocks the stream
- Allow the player through your firewall when Windows asks.