What is an M3U playlist?
M3U is a plain-text playlist format. Each entry holds a channel or video name and the address of its stream. M3U8 is the same format saved with UTF-8 encoding, which keeps non-Latin channel names readable. Providers usually give you an M3U URL, so your player always loads the latest version of the list.
How to play an M3U playlist on your TV
It takes about two minutes:
- Install Hit Player from Samsung Apps or the LG Content Store.
- Open Accounts and choose to add a playlist.
- Enter the M3U URL from your provider.
- Wait a few seconds while Hit Player loads your channels, movies and series.
What Hit Player adds to a plain M3U list
A raw playlist is just a long list of links. Hit Player organises it into something you'd actually want to use on a TV:
- Channels grouped by category, with favourites
- A TV guide (EPG) with what's on now and next
- Movies and series with posters and continue watching
- Automatic refresh so your list stays up to date
If your M3U playlist won't load
Check that the URL is complete and copied exactly — M3U links are long and case-sensitive. If the link opens in a browser but not on your TV, ask your provider whether it is limited to one device or IP address.
