Device guide · Apple TV
How to Watch M3U Playlists on Apple TV
Apple TV has no built-in IPTV player, but you can AirPlay channels from Doubo on your iPhone, iPad or Mac, or use VLC for tvOS.
What you need
- An Apple TV on the same network as your iPhone, iPad or Mac
- An M3U / M3U8 playlist link
Steps
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Option 1: AirPlay from Doubo
Open a channel in Doubo on your iPhone, iPad or Mac, then choose your Apple TV with Screen Mirroring (Control Center on iPhone and iPad, the menu bar on Mac), or with the AirPlay button when the player shows one.
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Option 2: install VLC on Apple TV
Open the App Store on Apple TV, search for VLC and install it.
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Open the playlist in VLC
In VLC, open the Network Stream tab and enter the playlist link. VLC loads the channels.
Try it in your browser first
No install needed. Doubo’s web player opens free live channels right away, and plays your own M3U links too.
Open the web playerNeed a playlist?
Doubo’s free channel directory lists channels that broadcasters make publicly available, as M3U links you can paste into any player.
Browse free channelsQuestions
Is there a Doubo app for Apple TV?
It is on the roadmap. For now, AirPlay from Doubo on iPhone, iPad or Mac is the easiest way.
Does AirPlay keep playing if I lock my iPhone?
Screen mirroring stops when the phone locks, so keep it unlocked, or use VLC on the Apple TV for long viewing.