Kastoo
Kastoo now has a Windows app. It is published on the Microsoft Store as “Kastoo: Reproductor IPTV y M3U” and runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11. It joins the Chrome and Edge extension, which is still available for Mac, Linux and Chromebook.
What the Windows app adds
The extension plays inside the browser, so it depends on the formats the browser understands. The Windows app has its own player: it opens channels in MPEG-TS and HLS, movies in MP4 and MKV, and plays the Dolby sound (AC-3 and E-AC-3) that many broadcasts use and browsers don’t always play.
| Windows app | Chrome and Edge extension | |
|---|---|---|
| Systems | Windows 10 and 11 | Windows, Mac, Linux and Chromebook |
| Player | Its own, with more formats | The browser’s |
| Dolby sound (AC-3, E-AC-3) | Yes | Depends on the browser |
| Updates | Automatic, from the Microsoft Store | Automatic, from the browser’s store |
| Licence | The same one | The same one |
How to install it
- Open the Kastoo page on the Microsoft Store, or open the Microsoft Store app on your computer and search for “Kastoo”.
- Click Get and wait for the download to finish.
- Open Kastoo from the Start menu and add your list: paste the M3U URL, type the Xtream Codes details or scan the QR code with your phone.
Do I need another licence?
No. The same licence covers 3 devices, and you can swap them whenever you like from My Kastoo. If you don’t have a licence yet, you get a 15-day free trial with everything unlocked and no card needed.
Requirements
- 64-bit Windows 10 (version 1809 or later) or Windows 11.
- An internet connection.
- Your list from a provider: an M3U URL or an Xtream Codes account.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Windows app replace the extension?
No. Both are still available. On Windows we recommend the app because it opens more formats. On Mac and Chromebook, use the extension.
Does it update itself?
Yes. The Microsoft Store installs new versions automatically.
Does it work on a laptop with an ARM processor?
The app is 64-bit for Intel and AMD processors. On ARM laptops with Windows 11 it runs through Windows’ own emulation. If it feels slow, use the Edge extension.
Sources
- Kastoo: Reproductor IPTV y M3U · Microsoft Store
Free for 15 days with all features, no card needed. One licence covers 3 devices.
Kastoo is just a player: it does not sell, host or include lists, channels, movies or subscriptions. The screenshots use a demo list with openly licensed content.