# MyPTV IPTV Player — Full Reference Documentation

> MyPTV is a native IPTV player for Apple (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV), Android (phones, tablets, Android TV, Google TV), Windows PCs, Samsung Smart TVs (Tizen), and LG Smart TVs (webOS). It plays live TV, movies (VOD), and series from the user's own M3U/M3U8 playlists, Xtream Codes API credentials, or Stalker Middleware MAC portals. MyPTV does not supply, bundle, or sell any television channels or media content.

## 1. Product Summary

- **Product Name**: MyPTV IPTV Player
- **Category**: Multimedia / IPTV Player Application
- **Website**: [https://my-ptv.com/](https://my-ptv.com/)
- **Apple App Store**: [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/myptv-iptv-player/id6760380837](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/myptv-iptv-player/id6760380837)
- **Google Play Store**: [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myptv.android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myptv.android)
- **Microsoft Store (Windows)**: [https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nzgjnfml2b2](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nzgjnfml2b2)
- **Support Email**: `support@my-ptv.com`

## 2. Supported Connection Protocols

1. **M3U / M3U8 Playlists**:
   - Paste any remote M3U/M3U8 URL or import a local playlist file.
   - Supports grouped channels, custom channel logos, automatic category detection, playlist scheduling, and auto-refresh.
2. **Xtream Codes API**:
   - Log in with Server URL, Username, and Password.
   - Delivers Live TV, Video on Demand (VOD) movies, and TV series with full metadata and EPG in a single login.
3. **Stalker Middleware & MAC Portal**:
   - Authenticate directly using a Stalker portal URL and device MAC address.
   - Compatible with Stalker-based IPTV providers without needing an M3U export.

## 3. Plans & Platform Compatibility

| Feature | Free | Premium (Single Ecosystem) | Premium Multi (Cross-Platform) |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Where it works** | The device installed on | Apple devices OR Android devices | Windows, Samsung TV, LG TV, Apple & Android (up to 5 devices) |
| **Free Trial** | Always free | 7-day free trial for new subscribers | 7-day free trial on first MyPTV account sign-in |
| **Live TV, VOD & Series** | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| **M3U, Xtream & Stalker** | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| **Live EPG (TV Guide)** | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| **Ad-Free & Cinematic UI** | No | Yes | Yes |
| **Multiview (up to 4 screens)** | No | Yes | Yes (Apple, Android & Windows; not on Samsung/LG TVs) |
| **Catch-up, Timeshift & Recording** | No | Yes | Yes (on Samsung/LG TVs, timeshift only on catch-up programmes) |
| **Profiles & Parental Lock** | 1 Profile | Unlimited Profiles | Unlimited Profiles |
| **Samsung Tizen & LG webOS TVs** | Yes (free tier, no ads) | Free tier only | Yes (all Premium features) |
| **Windows PCs (Microsoft Store)** | Yes (free tier, no ads) | Free tier only | Yes (all Premium features) |
| **QR Sign-In & Cloud Sync** | No | Ecosystem only | Cross-platform (Phone to Smart TV & Windows PC) |

## 4. How to Activate Samsung Tizen & LG webOS Smart TVs and Windows PCs

1. **Buy Premium Multi**: Open the Shop in MyPTV on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Android device and choose a plan labeled **Cross-platform** (Annual Premium Access – All Platforms or Lifetime Access – All Platforms).
2. **Create a MyPTV Account**: Open **MyPTV Account** in the mobile/desktop app and sign up. Smart TV and Windows access is enabled automatically on MyPTV servers.
3. **Install MyPTV on the TV or PC**:
   - **Samsung TV (Tizen)**: Press Home on the Samsung remote, open **Apps**, search for **MyPTV**, and select **Install**. ([Samsung TV Guide](https://my-ptv.com/guides/samsung-tv))
   - **LG TV (webOS)**: Press Home on the LG remote, open **Apps / LG Content Store**, search for **MyPTV**, and select **Install**. ([LG TV Guide](https://my-ptv.com/guides/lg-tv))
   - **Windows 10 / 11**: Open the Microsoft Store, search for **MyPTV**, and select **Get** — or use the [Microsoft Store listing](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nzgjnfml2b2). ([Windows Guide](https://my-ptv.com/guides/windows))
4. **Scan the QR Code**: Open MyPTV on the TV or PC, scan the welcome screen QR code with your phone camera, and confirm sign-in (or select *Use email instead*; on Windows you can also choose *Continue with Google*).
5. **Automatic Sync**: Premium status, channel playlists, profiles, and watch history load onto the TV or PC automatically.

## 5. Platform Setup Guides

- [Samsung TV Setup Guide](https://my-ptv.com/guides/samsung-tv): Install and activate MyPTV on Samsung Tizen Smart TVs.
- [LG TV Setup Guide](https://my-ptv.com/guides/lg-tv): Install and activate MyPTV on LG webOS Smart TVs.
- [Windows PC Setup Guide](https://my-ptv.com/guides/windows): Install from the Microsoft Store and activate Premium Multi on Windows 10 or 11.
- [iPhone & iPad Setup Guide](https://my-ptv.com/guides/iphone-ipad): Install from the App Store, add playlists, and sync across devices.
- [Mac Setup Guide](https://my-ptv.com/guides/mac): Install from the Mac App Store and configure M3U, Xtream, or Stalker sources.
- [Apple TV Setup Guide](https://my-ptv.com/guides/apple-tv): Install on tvOS and sync profiles or add playlists directly.
- [Android Phone & Tablet Setup Guide](https://my-ptv.com/guides/android): Install from Google Play and configure IPTV connections.
- [Android TV & Google TV Setup Guide](https://my-ptv.com/guides/android-tv): Install on Android TV / Google TV boxes and televisions.

## 6. Frequently Asked Questions

- **Does MyPTV include IPTV channels or subscriptions?**
  No. MyPTV is strictly a media player application. Users must provide their own M3U/M3U8 playlist, Xtream Codes login, or Stalker MAC portal from a legal provider.
- **Can I use MyPTV for free on a Samsung or LG TV or on Windows?**
  Yes. Add a playlist on the welcome screen: live TV, movies, series, the EPG, and favourites are free on one profile, with no ads. Premium Multi adds unlimited profiles, cloud sync, catch-up, parental lock, and the cinematic interface.
- **Is MyPTV available on Windows?**
  Yes. Install it from the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 or 11. It has the full feature set, including Multiview and timeshift. As on Samsung and LG TVs, there is no in-app purchase on Windows: Premium comes from a Premium Multi plan bought on iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Android and linked to your MyPTV account.
- **Which plan unlocks Premium on Windows and Samsung and LG Smart TVs?**
  Only **Premium Multi** (plans marked *Cross-platform* in the in-app Shop) unlocks Premium features on Windows PCs and Samsung Tizen and LG webOS Smart TVs. Standard Premium plans apply only to the store ecosystem (Apple or Android) where they were purchased.
- **How do Multiview and timeshift work on Samsung and LG TVs?**
  Samsung Tizen and LG webOS television hardware does not support simultaneous multi-stream decoding or local live buffering, so Multiview is not offered there and timeshift works only on programmes the provider offers as catch-up. Multiview and full timeshift work on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Android devices, and Windows PCs under the same plan.
- **How many devices does Premium Multi support?**
  Up to 5 devices simultaneously across Windows, Samsung, LG, Apple, and Android. You can remove old devices from your account inside the app at any time.
- **How does MyPTV protect user privacy?**
  Playlist URLs, credentials, and MAC addresses remain on your device or in your private encrypted sync account and are never sold or shared with third parties. Analytics are opt-in and aggregated only.