Client Configuration

📋 Prerequisites

Before configuring any integration:

Create and configure your playlist in m3u-editor
Note your playlist UUID from Playlists → Edit → Step 1 (Links)
Ensure m3u-editor is accessible from your client/media server (same network or via DNS)
Replace YOUR_M3U_EDITOR_IP with your actual IP or hostname (e.g., 192.168.1.50, m3u.example.com)

➰ Output Methods

m3u-editor provides multiple ways to consume your playlists. Choose based on what your client supports.

Xtream API

Standard IPTV provider protocol. Clients authenticate with username/password and receive structured data (channels, VOD, series). Use when: Client supports Xtream API (TiviMate, IPTV Smarters, OTT Navigator, etc.) Server URL: http://YOUR_M3U_EDITOR_IP:36400

HDHomeRun

Emulates a physical HDHomeRun tuner. Provides channel discovery and live TV integration at the OS/media-server level.

Use when: Media server has native HDHomeRun support (Jellyfin, Emby, Plex)

Discovery URL: http://YOUR_M3U_EDITOR_IP:36400/{playlist-uuid}/discover.json

Direct M3U Playlist

Raw M3U file for generic players. Works everywhere but minimal metadata/structure.

Use when: Client only supports M3U or you need maximum compatibility

Playlist URL: http://YOUR_M3U_EDITOR_IP:36400/{playlist-uuid}/playlist.m3u

With Proxy: http://YOUR_M3U_EDITOR_IP:36400/{playlist-uuid}/playlist.m3u?proxy=true

EPG (Electronic Program Guide)

XMLTV format guide data for live TV listings. Works with HDHomeRun and some Xtream clients.

EPG URL: http://YOUR_M3U_EDITOR_IP:36400/{playlist-uuid}/epg.xml

🔎 Finding Your Playlist Details

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Information in this section will be helpful for the steps outlined in** Client Configurations**

In m3u-editor:

Go to Playlists
Click Edit on your playlist
In Step 1 (Links), you'll see:
- Playlist UUID (used in URLs)
- Username/Password (for Xtream API)
- Direct URLs for M3U, EPG, HDHomeRun, etc.

Copy these values as needed for your client configuration.