are m3u links my best bet?

by pomozki

Hi, I'm new here and been reading around as the mods suggested but still confused. I want to watch live TV on my Windows 10 laptop, NOT through my TV. I told one provider that, only for him to tell me after spending ages with him that his service only works with an Android box through your TV. Duh! So I don't want to read heaps on this forum about this or that IPTV provider, only to then discover you can only watch through your TV.
So are m3u links my best bet, through VLC? I'm okay with that if they are reliable and have my channels (at the minimum BT Sport and Sky Sports in the UK, plus Fox Sports Arizona). I also use well-known websites but they aren't always reliable and you have to spend ages clicking through pop-up windows. I also use Android apps through an emulator but they often buffer too.
I'd like catch-up if possible but it isn't a game-breaker.I started reading about ProgDVB but it seems like it doesn't actually have its own channels?I've lost lots of money down the years after paying for 12 months and the provider going bust so I'd prefer short-term, at least to start. I'm in Asia but have a good VPN, thanks

pomozki

thanks for your help folks - but will people stop trying to sell me packages which require Android boxes.I only want to hear from you if you have a great website, m3u link or any other way that'll allow me to watch through my Windows PC

cheers

rbobstv

Myiptv player, as someone said above, is built into windows 10 and works good with iptv subscriptions. Ive tried loads of apps with bluestacks, and worked fine at the start, but all evenually started slowing down and buffering alot after a while. I think smaters is another one that works on windows. Or "wesopro" you can try too on windows. If you need any help pm me if you want. Cant give you a trial after tonight till sunday after six, but dont mind helping you get it running on your pc if you want. Good luck.

Zagor64

The problem is that you are wanting to use the worst supported (if at all) platform (Windows 10). There are a lot of limitations with that. Only a few apps and they are crap. Good luck.

JLEMedia

You can use a webplayer if the provider provides one.

mrHex313

Myiptv player and best player in the Microsoft store work OK also. Both use M3U xmltv urls

Calm_Artichoke

I can give you a 3 day trial for my service to try it out. It has got a native client for Windows, so you won't need any emulators.

pomozki

Thanks I'm about to go to bed, can we chat 2moro cheers

pomozki

Thanks but maybe you misunderstand. I'll try whatever I can but I only watch on my laptop, NOT the TV... So I don't have the option of buying external devices, right?

rbobstv

Sorry was away there. What is it?

pomozki

Sorry out now, will message soon, thanks!

rbobstv

9.20 am here. What is your question?

pomozki

I was horrified to discover that someone's charge of $10 would actually cost me $16 - yes, 60% more - because of Paypal's hefty international fees
if you have a service to offer and it doesn't involve these outrageous fees (maybe Transferwise?), I am all ears.

I have had 2 trials so far - the better one required these hefty fees and the guy didn't know how to get around them - I am all ears if you're a provider and can help out
cheers!

Stream2016

Yes m3u is best option, cheek this video which am using progdvb. https://youtu.be/mbp-CapgVW0

darkol2020

Check out Beast IPTV, buy one month and let your experience decide. Mic drop...

connecttvhosting

We have an online webpage player that can be used on any device. If your interested drop me a message il give you a trial you can see for yourself