Kodi is a free, open-source media centre that works on almost every platform. Combined with the PVR IPTV Simple Client add-on and your GIGA IPTV M3U playlist, it becomes a powerful TV with EPG, live TV and VOD — all for free.
What You Need
- Kodi 20 (Nexus) or later — download from kodi.tv
- Your GIGA IPTV M3U URL (from your welcome email)
- Your GIGA IPTV EPG URL (from your welcome email)
Step-by-Step Setup
Download Kodi from kodi.tv and install it on your device (Windows, Mac, Android, Fire Stick, Raspberry Pi, etc.).
Go to Settings → Add-ons → My add-ons → PVR clients → PVR IPTV Simple Client → Enable. This add-on is built into Kodi — no download needed.
Click Configure on the PVR IPTV Simple Client. Under General: set M3U Play List URL to your GIGA IPTV M3U link.
In the same configuration screen, go to the EPG Settings tab. Set XMLTV URL to your GIGA IPTV EPG URL. This gives you a 7-day programme guide.
Click OK to save, then restart Kodi. Wait 1–2 minutes for the channel list and EPG to load.
From the Kodi home screen, go to TV → Channels to browse all your IPTV channels. Use TV → Guide for the EPG.
Tips for Better Performance on Kodi
- ⚙️ Go to Player Settings → Video and set Adjust display refresh rate to On start/stop — smoother 4K playback
- 🔊 Set Audio output to HDMI for surround sound
- 📦 Use Inputstream Adaptive add-on for better HLS stream handling
- 🗂️ In PVR settings, enable Channel grouping to organise channels by country
- 📱 Install the Kore app on your phone as a Kodi remote control
Kodi vs TiviMate — Which Should You Use?
| Feature | Kodi + PVR | TiviMate |
|---|---|---|
| Platform support | Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, Raspberry Pi | Android & Fire Stick only |
| Setup complexity | Moderate | Easy |
| EPG quality | Excellent | Excellent |
| Recording / DVR | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| VOD library | Limited | ✓ Full library |
| Channel switching speed | Slower | Very fast |