In this guide, I will show you how to install, set up, and use PVR IPTV Simple Client on Kodi. This method works on the entire range of Kodi-compatible platforms including Fire TV Cube, FireStick 4K, FireStick Lite, FireStick 2nd Generation, New FireStick 4K, New FireStick 4K Max, Android Smart TVs, and TV Boxes, Android Mobiles and tablets, iOS (iPhone, iPad), Mac, Linux, & Mac Computers, Raspberry Pi, and more.
What is PVR Simple Client?
PVR Simple Client is a Kodi addon that lets you stream Live TV channels. This addon offers no content of its own. It works with your existing IPTV subscriptions. Simply put, you need to integrate your current IPTV service with this addon to stream channels on Kodi.
You must have one of the following two from your IPTV subscription provider:
– M3U Playlist URL
– XMLTV EPG URL
If your IPTV service provider does not offer one of these URLs, you cannot stream live TV channels via PVR IPTV Simple Client on Kodi. Your service provider must have sent these URLs to your registered email address along with your app login info. If you didn’t get it or are not sure, contact your IPTV provider.
The biggest benefit of PVR Simple Client Kodi addon is that it lets you stream your channels on a wide range of devices. Usually, IPTV service providers have apps only for Android platforms. Let us get started with the process.
Attention, Kodi Users!
Kodi Addons and builds offer unlimited streaming content, but could also get you into legal trouble if caught streaming free movies, TV shows, or sports. Currently, your IP is visible to everyone. Kodi users are strongly advised to always connect to a VPN while streaming online. A good Kodi VPN hides your identity, bypasses government surveillance, geo-blocked content, and ISP throttling (which also helps in buffer-free streaming).
I personally use ExpressVPN, which is the fastest and most secure VPN. It is very easy to install on any device including Amazon FireStick. You get 3 months free and save 49% on its annual plans. Also, it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied, you can always ask for a refund.
Read: How to Install and Use the Best Kodi VPN
How to Install PVR IPTV Simple Client Kodi Addon
Here are the steps to install the PVR IPTV Simple Client addon on the Kodi app:
1. Open the Kodi application and click the Settings option on the home screen.
It is the gear icon in the top-left corner.
2. On the next window, click Add-ons.
3. Now, open the option Install from repository.
4. If you see the window with the list of the repositories, click Kodi Add-on repository (appears only if you have installed at least one third-party repository). If you don’t see Kodi Add-on repository, skip to the next step (step 5).
5. Scroll down a little and choose PVR Clients on the next screen.
6. On the following window, scroll down a bit and click PVR IPTV Simple Client. If you can’t find PVR IPTV Simple Client, look for IPTV Simple Client.
7. Click the Install button on the next screen (bottom right).
8. Wait while the PVR IPTV Simple client is installed. The installation notification is displayed in the top-right corner of the screen. It usually takes less than a minute.
You have successfully installed PVR Simple Client.
Before you start streaming with Kodi Addons or Builds, I would like to warn you that everything you stream on Kodi is visible to your ISP and Government. This means, streaming copyrighted content (free movies, TV shows, live TV, and Sports) might get you into legal trouble.
Thankfully, there is a foolproof way to keep all your streaming activities hidden from your ISP and the Government. All you need is a good VPN for Kodi. A VPN will mask your original IP which is and will help you bypass Online Surveillance, ISP throttling, and content geo-restrictions.
I personally use and recommend ExpressVPN, which is the fastest and most secure VPN. It is compatible with all kinds of streaming apps and devices.
NOTE: We do not encourage the violation of copyright laws. But, what if you end up streaming content from an illegitimate source unintentionally? It is not always easy to tell the difference between a legit and illegal source.
So, before you start streaming on Kodi, here's how to get VPN protection in 3 simple steps.
Step 1: Get the ExpressVPN subscription HERE. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Meaning, you can use it free for the first 30-days and if you are not satisfied with the performance (which is highly unlikely), you can ask for a full refund.
Step 2: Click HERE to download and install the ExpressVPN app on your streaming device. If you are using a FireStick, I have given the exact steps starting with Step 4 below.
Step 3: Click the Power icon to connect to a VPN server. That's all. Your connection is now secure with the fastest and best VPN for Kodi.
The following are the steps to install Kodi VPN on your Fire TV devices. If you have other streaming devices, follow Step 1-3 above.
Step 4: Subscribe to ExpressVPN HERE (if not subscribed already).
Step 5: Go to Fire TV Stick home screen. Click Find followed by Search option (see image below).
Step 6: Type Expressvpn in the search bar and select when it shows up.
Step 7: Click Download.
Step 8: Open the ExpressVPN app and Sign in using the email ID and password that you created while buying the ExpressVPN subscription.
Step 9: Click the Power icon to connect to a VPN server. That’s all. Your FireStick is now secured with the fastest VPN.
How to Set up and Use PVR IPTV Simple Client
We will now configure the PVR IPTV Simple Client on Kodi and use it with an IPTV service. Here are some important points to know before you get started:
- PVR IPTV Simple Client does NOT offer any content. You need an existing IPTV subscription in order for it to work
- It works only with the IPTV subscriptions that support M3U Playlist or XMLTV EPG
- You must have the M3U Playlist or XMLTV EPG URLs from the IPTV provider with whom you have the IPTV subscription
- The URLs are usually sent by the provider in the email once you have successfully purchased the subscription
- If you haven’t received the URLs, please contact your IPTV service provider
The following steps will show you how to stream your favorite channels with this addon:
1. Go to the Kodi Settings again and click Add-ons.
2. Open the option My add-ons on the next screen.
3. Open PVR Clients on the following window.
4. You should now see the PVR IPTV Simple Client you just installed. Go ahead and click it!
5. Now, click the Configure button at the bottom.
6. In this step, we will add the M3U Playlist URL. Make sure the General tab in the left menu is selected. On the right, click the option M3U Play List URL. Enter the Playlist URL for your IPTV Subscription.
7. If you also have an EPG URL, click the EPG Settings option in the left menu. On the right, click the XMLTV URL option and enter the EPG URL by your IPTV service provider. Click OK on the right to proceed.
8. Choose OK when this Needs to restart prompt is displayed.
9. Go back to the home screen of Kodi and click the Power button in the top-left corner.
10. Click Exit on this popup menu to close Kodi.
11. Reopen the Kodi application. You will see the PVR manager is starting up notification in the top-right corner.
12. When the update has been completed, you should see another notification showing the number of channels loaded. On the home screen of Kodi, highlight or select (don’t click) the TV item in the left menu.
You will see the Recently Played Channels on the screen
13. On the right, click Channels on the top to view the list of the channels and to start streaming. If you also imported XMLTV EPG earlier, you may click the Guide option to view the TV Guide and to stream channels directly from the guide.
14. On the EPG window, click the menu icon (4 horizontal lines) in the bottom-left corner to bring up the menu.
15. Here are the menu options you can use:
- Viewtype: Toggle between horizontal and vertical view
- Group: Choose the category you wish to group the channels in the EPG by
- Sort by: Choose between Number, Name, and Last played
- Order: Choose between Ascending or Descending
Features of PVR IPTV Simple Client
Here are some of the important features of this addon:
- It is available via the Kodi Add-on Repository, which is the official Kodi repository. Therefore, it does not require sideloading.
- It is easy to install and even easier to use.
- Uses M3U Playlists and XMLTV EPG, which are supported by most IPTV service providers.
- Makes your IPTV subscription available on a wide range of devices (owing to the diverse multi-platform compatibility of Kodi) given that IPTV apps are usually restricted to Android platforms.
Wrapping Up
So, this is how you install and use PVR IPTV Simple Client on Kodi. If you don’t have an Android device and cannot install the APK, this addon is a great way to stream Live TV channels from your IPTV subscriber. Playlist and EPG support make sure you have quick access to your favorite TV channels.
Related:
- How to Install Kodi on Firestick
- How to Install Nemesis AIO Kodi Addon
- How to Install FEN Kodi Addon
- How to Install Tempest Kodi Addon on FireStick
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Nancy Nelson says
How long does it take for the channels to load in? Still waiting for the screen to pop up to restart…it’s been over 10 mins
Max says
Hi Nancy. It should only take a few minutes. I just checked and it is working for me. You may have run into a temporary issue, please try again.
Andy says
Hi I’ve just bought a new 4k fire stick, gone thought the whole process – loaded Kodi, Venom, Cinema HD V2 – logged onto a RD account and when I try to download I get an error 403 on Cinema HD and on venom I get permission denied – unknown resource on every movie? Humm. – paid for the VPN etc.. not sure what to do now?
Max says
Hi Andy, go to FireStick Settings > Applications > Manage Installed Applications > Cinema HD > Permissions. Make sure the app has storage permission.
However, FireStick has limited storage. Downloading on the device is not recommended.
WaxFalcon says
It seems like this add-on is not supported by Kodi Leia 18.04
Max says
Hi, it works with Kodi 18.4. I just checked.
Jimmie Parkman says
Can you tell me how to get my Iptv information also m3u?
Max says
Hi Jimmie, which IPTV service are you using?