OnTiv Guides
Practical, plain-English articles about playlists, program guides, setup and troubleshooting. Each one is written for people using their own IPTV subscription or their own playlists.
What Is an M3U Playlist? M3U vs M3U8 Explained
What is inside a playlist file, what the tags mean, and why "M3U8" can mean two different things.
How to Load a Playlist in OnTiv (URL, File or Xtream Codes)
Step-by-step: M3U URL, M3U file and Xtream Codes, plus fixes for the most common loading errors.
M3U vs Xtream Codes vs Stalker Portal: Which Source Type Is Which?
How the three common IPTV source types differ, what each one includes, and which one to use.
IPTV EPG Explained: Why Your Program Guide Is Empty and How to Fix It
What an EPG is, how guide data gets matched to channels, and what to check when it is empty or off by hours.
Fix IPTV Buffering, Freezing and "Stream Won't Play" Errors
A practical checklist for buffering, freezing and streams that refuse to play.
How to Install OnTiv on Android TV, Google TV and Fire TV
Install OnTiv on a TV with the free Downloader app, plus Windows and Android phone options.
OnTiv Keyboard Shortcuts and Power-User Tips
The full keyboard shortcut list, plus tips for favorites, categories and faster navigation.
How OnTiv Handles Your Playlists, Credentials and Data
What stays on your device, what passes through our proxy, and how to keep an IPTV setup private.
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