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Watching IPTV on Windows: setup guide

A step-by-step guide to installing an IPTV player on a Windows PC, entering your Xtream details, and what to do about the SmartScreen warning.

Last updated: October 13, 2026

The Windows version comes with a setup wizard; just download it and run it. It uses VLC's library (libVLC) as its playback engine, so you don't need to install a separate codec pack.

Installation

1. Download the installer from teviplayer.com/indir/windows.
2. Run the downloaded file. Windows may show a SmartScreen warning — see the section below.
3. When setup finishes, open the app and sign in with your Tevi account.
4. Choose Add Profile and enter your Xtream Codes server address, username and password.

If a SmartScreen warning appears

You may see a window titled "Windows protected your PC". Click More info › Run anyway to continue.

This warning is not a virus detection. Windows shows it for installers that are not yet widely used or are not signed with a commercial certificate. Make sure you only download the file from teviplayer.com.

First settings

• Stream format: live channels open with ts by default. If you see a black screen, try m3u8 under Settings › Player.
• Parental control: to put adult categories behind a PIN, go to Settings › Parental Control.
• Subtitles: font size, colour and background are set under Settings › Subtitles.

Continuity across devices

The minute you stop at on the computer continues where you left off on your phone and TV. Your favourites, watch history and profiles are tied to the same Tevi account. When you move to a new computer, all you have to do is sign in with your account.