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The following guide lists the best Live TV (M3U) Playlists and will also show you how to install these files on any device.

A live TV (M3U) playlist is a file that’s best known in the context of IPTV (Internet Protocol Television), where they are used to compile thousands of live channels and VOD content streamed over the Internet.

Oftentimes, live TV services will provide these playlists to its customers as an easy way to access channels through an IPTV player. This is especially common if a live TV provider does not offer Xtream Codes API login.

While there are thousands of free URLs floating around on the Internet, most of them are either not working or don’t have the proper licensing to broadcast channels legally.

Our reviews team ranked the best live TV (M3U) playlists based on channel selection, categories, source quality, playback, on-demand content, and feedback from forums like the TROYPOINT Insider.

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The following list was last updated on Mon, Jul, 14, 2025

Best Live TV (M3U) Playlists in 2025

Important Note: TROYPOINT can’t determine whether unverified live TV playlists carry the proper licensing to broadcast the provided streams. All playlist URLs mentioned below can be found publicly on GitHub and Apsattv. We suggest viewing their terms of service for more details on legality.

1. IPTV Org

“IPTV Org” is one of the most popular playlists available with over 10,000 live channels in a variety of categories. This is hosted on GitHub and is publicly available to anyone using an IPTV player.

Notable channels offered by “IPTV Org” include AFV, PBS, LOL Network, Pluto TV networks, Adult Swim, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, and thousands more. Unfortunately, there is no on-demand content available, but this is common among most free options.

According to the GitHub developers, the channels offered in this playlist are legal to stream on any device. However, users should always use caution with unverified streaming options as our reviews team can’t confirm that “IPTV Org” is 100% legal. Another popular playlist found on Github is called “Free-TV,” which offers similar channels.

Playlist URL: https://iptv-org.github.io/iptv/index.m3u

2. Samsung TV Plus

Samsung TV Plus is a live TV platform owned by Samsung Electronics that launched in 2015. This playlist provides more than 1,500 live channels and also hundreds of on-demand movies and TV shows!

Some popular channels offered by Samsung TV Plus include CNN, Bloomberg TV, CBS News, LiveNow, ABC News, Hallmark Movies, SportsGrid, Million Dollar Listing, and Tiny House Nation.

If you own a Samsung Smart TV from 2017 onwards, this service may be pre-installed already. See our tutorial for more details.

Playlist URL: https://apsattv.com/ssungusa.m3u

3. TheTVApp

TheTVApp is a popular live TV streaming website that offers over 115 channels including news, entertainment, sports, and even PPV events.

Notable channels include AMC, Animal Planet, BBC, Bloomberg TV, CBS Sports Network, CNBC, CNN, ESPN, Discovery, FOX Sports, TBS, and FX.

While the website works well on PC and mobile devices, navigation issues on streaming devices make the M3U playlist option the preferred method for TVs.

Playlist URL: https://tvpass.org/playlist/m3u

4. XUMO

While best known for its “XUMO Play” application, the XUMO playlist comes with over 350 live channels in a diverse group of categories. There is also a working electronic program guide (EPG) that will improve your viewing experience.

Some of the popular channels provided by XUMO are NBC Sports, CBS News, Today Show, Fox Sports, PGA Tour, SNL Vault, CBSN, and dozens of NBC local channels.

In addition to the XUMO playlist, users can install the XUMO Play app from popular app stores like Amazon or Google Play and get access to the same type of content.

Playlist URL: https://www.apsattv.com/xumo.m3u

5. Local Now

Local Now provides free access to live TV content including local news, weather, lifestyle, and cultural programming from various US states.

This playlist contains channels that vary depending on your location and primarily focuses on regional content. The channels are organized by genre including comedy, drama, family entertainment, and movies.

Playlist URL: https://www.apsattv.com/localnow.m3u

6. LG Channels

LG Channels is a free service designed for LG smart TVs that offers over 1,000 live TV channels from several countries. The service spans multiple genres including sports, local and international news, lifestyle, and entertainment programming.

While originally created for LG smart TV users, the channels can be accessed on any device through a compatible live TV player and VPN to unlock geo-restricted content.

Playlist URL: https://www.apsattv.com/lg.m3u

7. The Roku Channel

The Roku Channel playlist offers over 300 live TV channels spanning various genres including news, sports, lifestyle, history, movies, and kids’ content.

These channels stream in decent quality with minimal buffering issues during testing. Most US channels are geo-blocked and require a VPN for access outside permitted regions.

The playlist lacks categorization and electronic program guide features, with all channels appearing in a single randomly arranged list.

Playlist URL: https://www.apsattv.com/rok.m3u

8. Redbox TV

The RedBox TV playlist features over 180 live channels in some excellent categories. Many are familiar with the RedBox kiosks that once transformed the media industry, and this is the same company behind RedBox TV.

Notable channels offered by RedBox TV include AMC Thrillers, Cinevault, World Poker Tour, Gameshow Central, USA Today, Cheddar News, Yahoo Finance, and AccuWeather.

If you don’t want to use the RedBox TV playlist, the RedBox TV application can be installed on any popular device from Google Play, Amazon App Store, and the Roku Channel Store.

Playlist URL: https://www.apsattv.com/redbox.m3u

9. DistroTV

DistroTV is a free streaming platform containing over 250 channels from the US, Canada, and the UK across business, entertainment, music, lifestyle, and education networks.

The playlist features well-organized categories including Distro TV Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, and Music sections.

Users may encounter some non-working links, though many channels in business, education, and entertainment sections remain functional.

Playlist URL: https://www.apsattv.com/distro.m3u

10. Xiaomi

Xiaomi offers free, ad-supported live TV channels featuring over 250 networks covering business, movies, food, and education content.

The playlist connects to Xiaomi’s TV+ service channels without requiring device registration. While most tested links work properly, users may encounter occasional non-working streams and some geo-restricted channels.

Playlist URL: https://www.apsattv.com/xiaomi.m3u

In addition to the top-ranked choices above, there are some other public live TV playlists worth mentioning include: Tablo, Vizio TV, Fire TV, Klowd TV, PBS, and more.

How to Install Live TV (M3U) Playlists

Below you will find instructions for setting up these files on an Amazon Firestick. However, this process will work on Fire TV, Android TV/Google TV, IPTV boxes, and other devices.

1. Install Downloader from your device’s app store and turn on Unknown Sources from Settings. Use the guide below for more details:

Install Downloader on Firestick

2. Open the Downloader app and click the search box.

3. Type 250931 which is a Downloader Code to access the TROYPOINT Toolbox.

4. Wait for the page to launch.

5. From the TROYPOINT Toolbox, scroll down to find IPTV Smarters and click Download.

6. The application will begin to download.

7. When prompted, click Install.

8. When you see the IPTV Smarters Ready to launch message, select Open.

9. You will then encounter the IPTV Smarters home page. Select the device you are using and click Save.

10. Choose Load Your Playlist or File/URL.

11. Click Allow.

12. Enter a Playlist Name of your choice and for Playlist type, select M3U URL.

13. Click Input M3U line.

14. Type your preferred playlist from the list above and click Go. In this example, we are using the Tubi TV Playlist.

15. Select Add User.

16. You will then see User added successfully! Channels will begin to download.

17. You are now presented with the IPTV Smarters home screen. Select Live TV.

18. Your M3U Playlist is now available with all live channel options.

How to Add More Channels

One of the best features of IPTV Smarters is the ability to add several playlists so you can access even more live channels! Follow the quick steps below for adding additional options.

1. Return to the Smarters home screen and select Switch User.

2. Click Add User.

3. Repeat the process as displayed above. You can do this for as many Playlist URLs as you wish. Enjoy!

Final Thoughts from Troy

These free live TV (M3U) playlists provide access to thousands of live channels and on-demand content across multiple devices without subscription fees.

While most options lack electronic program guides and organized categories, they offer solid alternatives to expensive cable and streaming services.

Users should always research any unverified playlist to confirm it doesn’t carry unlicensed content before installation, and remember to use a quality VPN when accessing these services to protect your privacy.

Did we miss your favorite live TV (M3U) playlist? Let us know in the comments below!