M3U playlist is not working

Playlist problems can come from the file, the URL, the network, or the streams inside the playlist.

Import fails

Check:

• URL is complete and not shortened.
• URL opens in a browser on the same network.
• server does not require a browser-only login page.
• file starts with #EXTM3U.
• playlist is not empty.

Import works but channels do not play

Check:

• try several channels, not only one;
• source may include offline entries;
• the stream may be geo-blocked;
• the provider may require headers or tokens that expired;
• the stream format may not be supported by the device.

Keep it safe

Do not paste private playlist URLs into public forums. Many M3U URLs contain credentials.