The following guide covers the Best M3U Playlists for watching free live TV channels in 2024.

An M3U playlist is a text file that stores a list of media files. Often used for streaming live channels, on-demand content, or music, this file format ensures smooth streaming playback on video players.

These playlists are widely known in the context of IPTV (Internet Protocol Television). They are essential for compiling numerous live channels and VOD content for streaming over the Internet.

Oftentimes, providers of live TV services offer these playlists to customers for easy channel access through an IPTV player. This practice is particularly common in cases where a live TV provider lacks Xtream Codes API login capability.

While there are numerous free URLs available on the Internet, many are either non-functional or lack the necessary licensing for legal channel broadcasting.

All playlists mentioned in this article have been tested by TROYPOINT on Amazon Firestick 4K. They can also be utilized on any Android-powered device, including IPTV boxes and Android phones/tablets.

We have ranked these playlists based on channel selection, categories, source quality, playback, availability of on-demand content, and user feedback on Reddit.

Best Free M3U Playlists

1. IPTV Org

“IPTV Org” stands out as one of the most popular playlists, offering over 10,000 live channels across various categories. Hosted on GitHub, this playlist is publicly accessible to any IPTV player user.

Highlighted channels provided by “IPTV Org” include AFV, PBS, LOL Network, Pluto TV networks, Adult Swim, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, and many others. However, there is no on-demand content, which is typical for most free options.

According to the GitHub developers, the channels offered in this playlist are legally streamable on any device. However, users should exercise caution with unverified streaming options as our review team cannot confirm the 100% legal status of “IPTV Org.”

Highlights

• Playlist URL: https://iptv-org.github.io/iptv/index.m3u
• Source: GitHub
• Number of Channels: Over 10,000
• VOD: No
• Categories: News, Entertainment, Sports, Comedy, Classic, US, and International
• VPN-Friendly: Yes

2. Samsung TV Plus

Samsung TV Plus, a live TV platform under Samsung Electronics since 2015, offers over 1,500 live channels and a vast library of on-demand movies and TV shows!

Notable channels available on 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. We suggest visiting our Samsung TV Plus tutorial for more details on this free platform.

Highlights:

• Playlist URL: https://i.mjh.nz/SamsungTVPlus/all.m3u8
• Source: Samsung TV Plus
• Number of Channels: Over 1,500
• VOD: No
• Categories: International, News, Entertainment, Comedy, Crime, Sports, and Finance
• VPN-Friendly: Yes

3. 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 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.

Highlights:

• Playlist URL: https://www.apsattv.com/xumo.m3u
• Source: XUMO
• Number of Channels: Over 300
• VOD: No
• Categories: News, Entertainment, Sports, Comedy, Classic, XUMO Originals
• VPN-Friendly: Yes

4. 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.

Highlights:

• Playlist URL: https://www.apsattv.com/redbox.m3u
• Source: RedBox TV
• Number of Channels: Over 180
• VOD: No
• Categories: Action, Comedy, Family, Spanish, Movies, Sci-Fi, Horror, Crime, and Classics
• VPN-Friendly: Yes

5. Tubi

Tubi is a free streaming service best known for its extensive VOD library of movies and TV shows. Many are not aware of the 270 live channels provided by Tubi.

The most popular channels provided by Tubi consist of Fox Sports, ABC News, NBC News, USA Today, TMZ Channel, PGA Tour, Bloomberg TV, and Tubi Originals. Their channel lineup continues to grow, offering a wide variety of content.

If you prefer to useInstead of the playlist, consider installing the Tubi application on your device from any app store such as Google Play, Amazon, Apple, or the Roku Channel Store. Tubi offers over 270 channels, including categories like News, Entertainment, Movies, Westerns, Game Shows, Sports, Crime, and Local, with VPN-friendly access. Additionally, explore other options like Free-TV, DistroTV, The Roku Channel, Fire TV, Cineverse, Klowd TV, Xiaomi, LocalNow, Tablo, LG Channels, Vizio TV, PBS, IPTV Org for different regions.

For installing M3U playlists, follow step-by-step instructions tailored for devices like Amazon Firestick, Fire TV, or Android TV. Begin by installing Downloader and enabling Unknown Sources, then open the Downloader app and access the TROYPOINT Toolbox using a specific code. Continue by downloading IPTV Smarters from the toolbox and proceed with the installation process.

10. After that, you will come across the IPTV Smarters home page. Choose the device you are using and then click Save.

11. Opt for Loading Your Playlist or File/URL.

12. Simply click on Allow.

13. Provide a Playlist Name of your preference and for Playlist type, pick M3U URL.

14. Proceed to click on Input M3U line.

15. Type in your chosen playlist from the options provided and then click Go. In this illustration, we’re utilizing the Tubi TV Playlist.

16. Select the option for Adding a User.

17. Upon completion, you will receive confirmation that the User has been added successfully! The channels will commence downloading.

18. Now, you will be directed to the IPTV Smarters home screen. Choose the Live TV option.

19. Your M3U Playlist is now accessible with all the live channel choices.

How to Include More Playlists

One of the advantageous features of IPTV Smarters is the option to incorporate multiple playlists for expanded access to live channels! Below are the simple steps to add more choices.

1. Go back to the Smarters home screen and choose Switch User.

2. Simply click on Add User.

3. Follow the process shown above, which you can repeat for multiple Playlist URLs. Enjoy!

Final Thoughts

On the whole, these are the top free M3U playlists for accessing a wide range of live channels and VOD content on any compatible device. It’s essential to conduct your own research before adding any unverified option to confirm it doesn’t contain unlicensed content.

If there’s anything we missed in this guide related to M3U files, feel free to share in the comments below!

FAQs

What are the Best M3U Playlists?

While the best playlists mostly depend on user-preference, our review team identified IPTV Org, Samsung TV Plus, XUMO, Redbox TV, and Tubi as the top choices in 2024.

What is an M3U Playlist?

An M3U playlist is a downloadable file that users can insert into various media players to access content like video files, live feeds, and more.

Are M3U Playlists Legal?

TROYPOINT cannot confirm if a file has the necessary licensing for the content it delivers. In the past, Google faced legal pressure to remove such options from search results. End-users are accountable for all content accessed through unverified services, apps, and websites.

Are They Safe?

These playlists are safe to utilize on any device by themselves. However, some playlists from unverified IPTV providers could pose risks. We recommend scanning files with VirusTotal to detect viruses or malware.

What Live TV Players Work with Playlists?

The recommended live TV players for utilizing these files are IPTV Smarters, TiviMate, XCIPTV, Perfect Player, Kodi, MX Player, and more.

Can I Create My Own M3U File?

Absolutely, you can generate your own files. All you need is a text editor to create a file with the .m3u extension. Within this file, list the URLs or file paths of the media files you wish to include, with each URL or path on a new line.