IPTV stands for Internet Protocol television: channels, movies and series reach you through your internet connection instead of through an aerial or satellite dish. Many companies deliver their television this way: operators, themed platforms, international channels, live cameras and public broadcasters.
What an IPTV player does
An IPTV player like Kastoo is just the app you use to watch that content, like a video player or a web browser. It reads the list your provider gives you (in M3U format or with an Xtream Codes account) and organises it into live channels with their guide, and movies and series with cover art.
What you need
- A compatible device: LG Smart TV, an Android phone, tablet or TV box, an iPhone or iPad, or a computer with Chrome or Edge.
- A stable internet connection (as a rough guide, about 10 Mb/s for high definition).
- A list from a provider: an M3U URL or the details of an Xtream Codes account (server, username and password). If you are not sure which one you have, see M3U or Xtream Codes: the differences.
Is it legal?
Using an IPTV player is legal: it is a program like any other. What must be legal is the content. You may only watch lists from providers that hold the rights to what they broadcast, or free, public content. Accessing pay channels or events without the authorisation of their rights holders is not legal, and Kastoo must not be used for that.
If you want to try the app without a list of your own, there are public lists of free-to-air channels that their broadcasters offer for free online.
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