Is a subscription included with the player?

No. Maya IPTV is a player only: it provides no channels and no subscription. You sign in with the Xtream Codes or Stalker Portal credentials supplied by your own provider.

Will Maya IPTV be available on the Microsoft Store?

It's planned. In the meantime, the Windows x64 version downloads as a zip archive directly from mayaiptv.com: extract the folder and run mayaiptv.exe — no complicated installation.

Free IPTV Player for Windows: The Complete Guide

Q: Is there a truly free IPTV player for Windows?

Yes. Maya IPTV for Windows is free, ad-free and has no paid “Pro” edition. Other free players exist, but many show ads or lock the EPG and favorites behind a paid version.

Q: Do I need to install VLC or extra codecs?

No. Maya IPTV ships with its own playback engine (libmpv) and all the codecs you need: HLS (.m3u8), MPEG-TS (.ts), MP4, MKV, H.264, H.265/HEVC. No external codec pack is required.

Guide updated August 9, 2026 — Windows 10 and Windows 11 (x64).

Watching IPTV on a Windows PC is often the most comfortable option: big screen, a keyboard for search, easy multitasking. But you need a player that handles every format without tinkering, shows a proper TV guide, and isn't riddled with ads. Here are the criteria that actually matter, followed by a step-by-step install of Maya IPTV on your PC.

Maya IPTV is a media player: it does not provide, host or sell any content or subscriptions. You use your own subscription supplied by your provider.

What a good Windows IPTV player should offer

Full codec support: IPTV streams mix HLS (.m3u8), MPEG-TS (.ts), MP4 and MKV, in both H.264 and H.265/HEVC. A good player handles them all natively, with no codec pack to install. Maya IPTV ships with the libmpv engine, known for its robustness on live streams.
EPG (program guide): the TV guide should load automatically from your Xtream subscription, showing the current and next program on every channel — essential for smart zapping.
VOD and series: beyond live TV, the player should organize your subscription's movies and series by category, with posters, synopses and resume playback (“Continue Watching”).
An interface built for mouse + keyboard: on a PC you want true desktop navigation (a sidebar, keyboard search), not a stretched-out mobile UI.
Free, no strings attached: no ad banners over the video, no basic features locked behind a “Pro” edition.

Installing Maya IPTV on your PC

Go to mayaiptv.com and download the Windows x64 (.zip) archive;
Right-click the archive → Extract All… to a folder of your choice (for example Documents\MayaIPTV);
Open the extracted folder and run mayaiptv.exe. If Windows SmartScreen shows a warning (the app is still not widely known), click “More info” then “Run anyway”;
Pin the app to your taskbar so it's easy to find again.

No system-wide installation, no administrator rights: everything lives in the extracted folder. A Microsoft Store release is planned to make installation and updates even simpler.

Setting up your Xtream subscription

On first launch, enter the three pieces of information supplied by your IPTV provider:

the server URL, including the port (e.g. http://example.tld:8080);
your username;
your password.

Channels, the TV guide and the VOD catalog then load automatically. The Stalker Portal format is supported too. For the details (URL format, common errors), see our dedicated guide: Set Up Xtream Codes.

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The same account also works on Android, Android TV, Fire TV and iPhone / iPad: your favorites and resume points follow you from one device to the next.

FAQ

Is there a truly free IPTV player for Windows?

Yes. Maya IPTV is free, ad-free and has no paid edition. Other free players exist, but many show ads or reserve the EPG and certain features for a “Pro” version.

Do I need to install VLC or extra codecs?

No. The playback engine is bundled with all the codecs you need (HLS, MPEG-TS, MP4, MKV, H.264, H.265). Nothing else to install.

Is a subscription included?

No. Maya IPTV is a player only: you sign in with the credentials supplied by your own provider.

What about the Microsoft Store?

A Store release is planned. In the meantime, the zip from the official website remains the recommended install method.