Modern IPTV Player:
Cinema-grade M3U & Xtream.
AFKast transforms your own IPTV playlist (M3U / M3U8 / Xtream Codes) into an ultra-fast, smooth cinema-grade experience. Synced across Android TV, Google TV, Apple TV, iOS, Windows and Mac.
⚠️ AFKast is a PLAYER. It hosts and sells no channels, streams or content. It only plays your own legal IPTV subscription.
Launch Your Cinema in 3 Easy Steps
Get up and running with a smooth IPTV experience in minutes without complex setups.
Download AFKast
Install the app on your Google TV, Android TV, phone, tablet, iPhone, iPad, Windows or Mac with one tap.
Add Your Playlist
Enter your M3U link or Xtream logins. Use our Send to Device web tool to push your playlist to your TV without typing.
Sit Back & Enjoy
Enjoy uninterrupted live TV, complete EPG schedules, movie posters, cast pages and automatic backup failover.
Far Beyond Generic IPTV Players
Forget sluggish, clunky and crashing players. AFKast brings modern streaming convenience to your own IPTV playlist.
Generic / Outdated IPTV Players
- Black screens or crashes whenever a stream source drops.
- Forces you to type 100-character M3U links with a TV remote.
- Messy plain-text lists lacking posters, plots and ratings.
- No cross-device watch history or resume position sync.
- Sluggish UI and weak codec engines that lag on TV boxes.
The AFKast IPTV Player Experience
- Auto Failover: Switches instantly to backup streams without interrupting.
- Send to Device: Push playlists to your TV from our website via a short device code.
- Smart Library: Automatic posters, IMDb ratings, trailers and cast filmographies.
- Instant Cloud Sync: Start on your mobile, pick up on TV from the exact second.
- mpv Engine & 120Hz: Hardware-accelerated butter-smooth playback even on TV sticks.
A Cinema-Grade IPTV Experience
A powerful mpv playback engine, smart library and cross-device sync — the most elegant way to stream IPTV.
Cinema-Grade mpv Player
Smooth playback, multi-audio, embedded + external subtitles (.srt/.ass/.vtt), and auto failover if a stream drops.
Resume Everywhere & Cloud Sync
History and favorites sync instantly in the cloud — start on your phone, continue on TV from the same second.
Smart Library & EPG Guide
Automatic posters, plots, ratings; cast filmographies, trailers and live TV schedule guide with reminders.
Designed for TV Remotes
Remote-first UI, instant QR sign-in, EPG zapping and "Continue Watching" cards on the TV launcher.
Offline Downloads (Pro)
Download movies and episodes, watch without internet; one-tap whole-season background downloads.
Profiles & Parental PIN Lock
Netflix-style multiple profiles, 24 avatars, PIN-locked adult and kid-safe profiles.
No More Typing Long URLs on TV
Enter the 8-character device code from your TV screen on our website, paste your playlist link or Xtream logins, and start watching immediately!
Send Playlist to Device NowA Premium Cinema Feel on Every Display
The Best IPTV Player Experience: Why AFKast?
When streaming live channels, VOD movies and series over the internet, keywords like IPTV player, M3U player, and Xtream Codes player define user demand. Clunky legacy apps often suffer from buffering, stream dropping, remote incompatibility and cluttered text-only lists. AFKast is built from the ground up using the powerful hardware-accelerated mpv playback engine to eliminate these pain points forever.
📺 M3U & Xtream Codes Integration
Easily load your M3U / M3U8 links or Xtream Codes API credentials in seconds. Content is neatly categorized with EPG schedules, movie posters, IMDb ratings and cast info.
⚡ Android TV & Smart TV Optimized
Engineered for Android TV and Google TV remotes. Experience smooth channel zapping, number-key switching, and home screen "Continue Watching" integration.
🔄 Auto Backup Stream Failover
If a stream drops or encounters server lag, AFKast immediately routes to your playlist's backup source without leaving you stranded on a black screen.
☁️ Cross-Platform Cloud Sync
Whether streaming on iOS IPTV player, Windows IPTV, macOS, or Android, your favorites, playlists and timestamps sync instantly everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the AFKast IPTV player.
What is AFKast and how does it work?
AFKast is a next-generation IPTV player that lets you add your own M3U, M3U8 or Xtream Codes playlist to watch live TV, movies and series in cinema quality. Built on the high-performance mpv engine, it offers smooth playback, an EPG TV guide, automatic poster enrichment, and instant cross-device cloud sync.
Does AFKast include channels, streams or content?
No. AFKast is strictly a player application and never hosts, distributes or sells any TV channels, movies or series. To use AFKast, you must provide your own playlist from your legal IPTV subscription.
Which playlist formats and protocols are supported?
AFKast fully supports M3U / M3U8 URL links, local M3U files, and Xtream Codes API logins. It smoothly streams HLS, DASH, TS, MP4 and MKV formats, supports XMLTV EPG guides, multi-track audio, and embedded or external subtitles (.srt, .ass, .vtt).
How do I add a playlist without typing on my TV remote?
With AFKast's "Send Playlist to Device" web feature, you never have to type long URLs with a TV remote. Simply open our website, type the 8-character device code displayed in your TV app, paste your M3U or Xtream credentials, and your playlist appears on your screen in seconds.
Which platforms and Smart TVs does AFKast support?
AFKast is currently available for Android TV / Google TV, Android phones and tablets, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Windows 11/10 and macOS. Dedicated apps for Apple TV, Samsung (Tizen) and LG (webOS) smart TVs are coming very soon.
What happens if a stream drops? (Automatic Failover)
AFKast features automatic backup stream failover. If a live TV channel drops or experiences server timeouts, AFKast immediately switches to the next available backup stream in your playlist without interrupting your viewing.
Is AFKast free? What are the benefits of AFKast Pro?
Yes! The free version provides all essential playback features with 1 playlist and cloud sync on 2 devices. AFKast Pro adds a 100% ad-free experience, offline downloads, unlimited playlists, sync on up to 6 devices, and parental PIN locks.
Can I start a movie on my phone and resume on my TV?
Absolutely. With your AFKast cloud account, watch history, playback timestamps and favorite channels sync seamlessly across all your devices. Start an episode on your mobile commute and finish it on your living room TV from the exact second.
Plug in your playlist. Sit back.
Download AFKast for free, add your playlist, and begin streaming in cinema quality within seconds.