TVbrick installation & login guide

How to Set Up IPTV on BuzzTV: XC, M3U & MAC Login

To set up IPTV on BuzzTV, open your model’s server settings and add the connection type supplied by your provider: XC, M3U or an authorized MAC portal. The built-in player and the content account are separate; BuzzTV does not provide your server credentials. Connect your TVbrick IPTV service account using the setup steps below.

By TVbrick · Sources reviewed November 1, 2026 · Menus vary by model and release

Set up the built-in BuzzTV player

Follow the steps below on your BuzzTV device. Have your model, application version and provider connection details ready.

Open BuzzTV connection settings on this device →

TVbrick and the app developers are separate businesses. A player download or license does not include a TVbrick subscription. Avoid sharing passwords, device keys or complete playlist links in public screenshots.

Step 1: Finish device setup and note the model

Connect the box to the television and network, complete its on-screen setup and apply normal updates. Note the model and application version before following menu instructions. Do not assume every BuzzTV box uses the same home screen.

Step 2: Find Servers or Server settings

On BuzzTV 6 boxes, move right along the top tabs to the settings popup and open Server settings. The official guide lists Servers on the home screen for L1 and PowerStation 6. If your version differs, use the model-specific instructions in the sources below.

Step 3: Choose XC, M3U or MAC

XC / Xtream
Enter the provider server URL, username and password.
M3U
Enter the complete playlist URL and a separate EPG URL if supplied.
MAC portal
Confirm that your provider supports this method and has authorized the required device identifier; use its supplied portal information.

Choose the method you actually received. A short server endpoint cannot replace a complete M3U link.

BuzzTV L1 Add a Server screen with MAC, XC and M3U tabs and server entry fields
Official BuzzTV L1 example: select MAC, XC or M3U for your account. MAC is selected here; other models and software releases may differ. Watch the developer’s server tutorial.

Step 4: Use the phone or PC entry option if available

In Server settings, the supported Add server via phone or PC option displays a QR code so you can type on another device. Scan your own box’s code and complete the matching account fields. Treat the resulting link and code as private setup access.

Open BuzzTV’s official QR-code walkthrough for model-specific directions. Do not use a QR code copied from another user’s screenshot.

Step 5: Save, load and test

Save the server and allow the channel list to load. Test live playback and sound, then refresh the guide and check local time. If recording or watching on another device stops playback, check how many simultaneous connections your account permits before changing servers.

BuzzTV setup troubleshooting

Invalid login or empty playlist

Compare the selected login method with the details you received. Remove accidental spaces, preserve uppercase letters and keep any port number. Confirm the account is active before repeatedly importing the same playlist.

Playlist loads but playback fails

Try a second channel and stop playback on other devices. Note whether all streams fail or only one. This helps separate an account or connection problem from an unavailable individual stream.

Missing or incorrect program guide

Refresh guide data, verify your local US time zone and check the channel feed. Some channels have no guide data; a blank EPG alone does not mean login failed.

For help, contact TVbrick support with the device model, app version, exact error and the step where it happened. Hide credentials in any screenshot.

BuzzTV setup FAQs

Does BuzzTV supply my username and password?

No. Those come from your content provider. BuzzTV supplies the device and player.

Can I type the server details on my phone?

Supported BuzzTV versions offer Add server via phone or PC in Server settings. Scan the QR code generated by your own device.

Why does recording affect another stream?

Watching and recording can consume separate connections. The provider account sets the simultaneous-stream allowance.

Can I use an M3U account as a MAC portal?

Only if your provider explicitly supports and authorizes that connection method. Do not switch formats by guessing.

Sources and version notes

This guide uses developer documentation and published interface examples, not a hands-on test of every device model. Check the current listing on your own device before installing.