IPTV Glossary: Terms Explained

New to IPTV? This glossary explains the terms you will meet when choosing a provider, setting up your apps, and watching on your devices.

Core terms

• IPTV — Internet Protocol Television: TV delivered over an internet connection instead of cable or satellite.
• VOD — Video on Demand: watch movies and shows anytime from a library.
• M3U — A playlist file format containing channel URLs, used to load channels into players like Kodi.
• Xtream Codes — A protocol used by IPTV providers; login with server, username and password in supported apps.
• STB Emulator — Software that mimics a set-top box (like MAG) on Android devices.
• IPTV Smarters PRO — A popular IPTV player app for Android, iOS and Smart TV.
• FHD / HD / SD — Full HD (1080p), High Definition (720p), Standard Definition — picture quality tiers.
• Buffer-free — Smooth playback without constant loading pauses, thanks to stable servers.
• Uptime — The percentage of time the service is available; TopIPTV guarantees 99.9%.

Glossary published by TopIPTV — topiptv.ca. Great for beginners getting started with IPTV.