How do I add an M3U playlist on Apple TV?
Download Tuner on Apple TV from the App Store, open it and enter your provider's M3U link or Xtream details. No jailbreak is needed. To enter long links you can use your iPhone's keyboard: when the Apple TV keyboard notification appears on your iPhone, paste the link there.
What you need
- Apple TV HD or Apple TV 4K with tvOS 17 or later
- M3U link or Xtream Codes login
- Optional: an iPhone nearby for typing
Step by step
Get Tuner
Open the App Store on Apple TV, search for “Tuner IPTV” and download the app.
Choose the source
On first launch, choose whether you enter a link or Xtream login details.
Enter the link
Type the link with the remote or use the keyboard notification on your iPhone to paste it.
Watch
Tuner loads the channels and guide. Swipe on the remote to change channel, click to open the guide.
Good to know
- No jailbreak or sideloading is needed – Tuner comes from the App Store.
- On Apple TV, Tuner shows your channels in the Top Shelf (Tuner Plus).
Why Tuner
Native on every Apple device
One SwiftUI app for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac – with Picture in Picture, AirPlay, widgets and focus navigation on Apple TV.
Stream Shield and Best source
A buffer with automatic reconnect absorbs short drop-outs. With Tuner Plus, duplicate channels (FHD, 4K, backup) become one row and Tuner recommends the most reliable one.
Sport mode
Matches recognised in your guide and bundled, with countdown and estimated match minute – for football, NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, Formula 1, tennis and golf.
Live stills and From the start
Current pictures from the live programme if you want them; restart running shows when your provider offers catch-up.
No account, no tracking
No Tuner account, no analytics, no ads. Credentials stay in the Keychain, sync runs through your iCloud.
Pay once if you like
Tuner is free; Tuner Plus comes monthly, yearly or as a lifetime purchase – with Family Sharing.
FAQ
Do I need a jailbreak for IPTV on Apple TV?
No. IPTV players such as Tuner are available in the regular Apple TV App Store.
Which Apple TV do I need?
An Apple TV HD or Apple TV 4K with tvOS 17 or later.