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How to Download and Setup IPTV on PS3 and PS4?
IPTV is a service used to transmit and broadcast TV channels from various countries on your device. It uses Internet as its medium for transmitting data for its users. Primarily, PlayStations are used for playing games, but we will use them to stream movies, TV Shows, and other media content. To stream IPTV content on PS3 and PS4, we will use PLEX as a medium because PLEX is the only app that can be used for streaming media content from networks to all compatible devices. While streaming on PS3 and PS4, you will get the same quality contents that get streamed on your PC or TV.
NOTE: You have to download Notepad++ to set up IPTV on PS3 and PS4.
Related: How to Set Up IPTV on Android TV
Can I Get IPTV on PS3 and PS4
Yes, you can get IPTV running on your PS3 and P34. But, of course, you know that in the Playstation Store, there are only a limited number of applications. However, the Plex app is available on the Playstation Store. So, you can play the IPTV content using the Plex Media Server feature. But there’s a trick that you can apply to get the IPTV apps installed on your PS 3 and PS4. To get more detailed information, you can refer to the article below.
Requirements – To Get the IPTV Running on your PS3 and P4
The following are the requirements to run the IPTV on your PS3 and PS4.
- Windows or Mac PC
- IPTV Plugin
- Notepad++
- Plex account and the Plex app
How to Setup IPTV on PS3 and PS4?
This article provides a simple guide to setting up IPTV on PS3 and PS4. To get IPTV service on your device, follow the steps given below.
How to Set Up Plex Account
To get the IPTV application rolled out on PS3 or PS4, you need a Plex account. If you haven’t created a Plex account, follow the steps below to get one.
- From your browser, go to the PLEX home page.
2. Create an account by entering the details.
3. From your account, go to Downloads and search for the PLEX media server.
4. Click the downloaded .exe file to install the app and click the OK button.
5. Now, you have to rename your server.
How to Setup Plex Media Server on PC
You can follow the steps below to set up the Plex Media Server on your PC.
- Download the appropriate IPTV plugin from Github.
2. Unzip the downloaded file in the location: C:/ users/”yourPCname”/ AppSata/ Local/ Plex Media Server/ Plug-ins.
3. Inside the folder, you will see a subfolder named Contents, where you will see an info archive file. Make right-click on Info and click the edit with Notepad++ option.
4. In the Notepad++ page, . Remove the bold part <!–<string>UseRealRTMP</string>–> and leave only the UseRealRTMP and Click the Save button.
5. In the content folder, enter into resources.
6. Make right-click on the playlist and click the Edit with Notepad++ option. Here you can add the list of channels that you wish to watch.
7. Get back to the IPTV.bundle-master folder and rename it as IPTV.bundle.
How to Install Plex on PS3 and PS4
You can follow the steps below to install the Plex app on your PS3 or PS4 and watch the IPTV content.
1. In the PS3, 4 open the Playstation Store and search for PLEX.
2. Click on the Search icon.
3. Then, type and search for the Plex app.
4. Choose the Plex app from the search result.
5. Select the Download button to install the Plex app.
6. After installing the Plex app, launch it. And you can now see an activation code.
7. Go to the activation page of the Plex platform and enter the 4 digit code. Next, select the Link button.
10. Now, you can open the Plex app on your Playstation device-connected TV. Now enjoy all your favorite IPTV channels on PS3 and PS4.
Related: How to get IPTV for Firestick
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can watch IPTV on PS3 and PS4.
There are free IPTV service providers available. However, you can also choose a premium IPTV service.
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