Quick Answer
- There is no IPTV Media Player available on the PlayStation Store.
- Using the built-in web browser on PS4, you can stream IPTV videos.
- You can also use the Plex app to stream IPTV videos on PS4 or PS3.
Being a PlayStation 4 user for more than five years, it is a surprise to me that I haven’t found any IPTV Media Player apps on the PlayStation Store. After deep research, I found out that using the built-in web browser on my PS4 console can stream IPTV videos. But setting up a PS4 to stream IPTV videos is a tedious process.
To make things easier, I have structured this guide in a simple manner. If you are new to PS4 or PS3, follow the below steps to stream IPTV videos on your PlayStation console.
How to Use Web Browser on PS4 to Stream IPTV Videos
1. On your PS4, navigate to the web browser. It is denoted by Internet Browser.
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2. Now, go to the search bar and enter any IPTV Web Players URL. I’m using the Web IPTV Player (https://web.iptvplayers.com/).
3. Then, enter the IPTV Playlist URL and click the Watch button.
4. You will get a list of live TV channels and on-demand content. Stream your favorite IPTV videos on your PS4 console.
How to Watch IPTV on PS4 Using Plex
The following are the requirements to run the IPTV on your PS3 and PS4.
- Windows or Mac PC
- IPTV Plugin
- Notepad++ on PC
- 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 a 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.
1. 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 a PC
You can follow the steps below to set up the Plex Media Server on your PC.
1. Download the appropriate IPTV plugin from Github.
2. Unzip the downloaded file in the location: C:/ users/”yourPCname”/ AppSata/ Local/ Plex Media Server/ Plugins.
3. Inside the folder, you will see a subfolder named Contents, where you will see an info archive file. Right-click on Info and click the Edit with Notepad++ option. If you don’t have the Notepad++ app, install the app from the Notepad++ website.
4. On the Notepad++ page, remove this part <!–<string>UseRealRTMP</string>–> and leave only the UseRealRTMP. Then, 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 or PS4, 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 results.
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 (https://plex.tv/link) 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, stream all your favorite IPTV channels on PS3 and PS4.
If you are using the PS5 console, check our guide on how to stream IPTV videos on the PS5 console.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are free IPTV service providers available. However, you can also choose a premium IPTV service.
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