How to get m3u file working on smarters pro

[Hakimmark]

I see categories and channels listed, but video does not play. It just spins. What play list do I use?

[dtankdempse]

IPTV Smarters Pro does not natively support custom HTTP headers like referer headers. You will need to use the m3u-playlist-proxy.

[Hakimmark]

Will i be able to use Vercel or Docker options on fireTv stick/android tv. I assume the Windows setup will not work

[dtankdempse]

The m3u-playlist-proxy is a local server that runs directly on your Windows computer. Once it is running, it acts as an intermediary (proxy) between the playlist source and any device on your network. The main idea is that other devices, like a Firestick, Android TV, or smart TV can connect to the proxy running on your computer to access the playlist that require certain headers.

How It Works:

Proxy Runs Locally:
The server listens for requests (e.g., http://192.168.0.XX:4123/playlist?url=).
The computer handles the playlist processing, including adding any required headers or tokens.

Shared Network Access:
Any device connected to the same Wi-Fi or Ethernet network can access the proxy server using your computer's local IP address. For example: If your computer’s IP is 192.168.0.10 and the proxy runs on port 4123, the playlist URL would look like http://92.168.0.10:4123/playlist?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fddy-m3u2&epgMerging=true

Other Devices Use the Proxy:
Instead of directly loading the M3U playlist from the source, your Firestick, Android TV, or other devices connect to the proxy URL to load the playlist.