HushamPlayer 1.0 – Free Windows IPTV Player for Live TV, Movies and Series
If you have been looking for a proper IPTV player that actually works on Windows, you already know how hard it is to find one these days. Most good players either disappeared, became mobile only, or stopped receiving updates. That is exactly why I built HushamPlayer.
This is Version 1.0 of a clean, simple, and powerful Windows application made for people who still want to watch Live TV, Movies, and Series on their own computer.
What is HushamPlayer?
HushamPlayer is a free Windows media player designed to work with your own IPTV playlists. It supports:
- Xtream Codes (server + username + password)
- M3U playlist URLs
- Local M3U files
It is not a service and it does not come with any channels. You simply add your own playlist and the player does the rest.
I made this application because almost every good Windows IPTV player has disappeared over the years. People were left with complicated or abandoned software. HushamPlayer brings a clean and modern experience back to the PC.
Main Features in Version 1.0
- Clean light theme by default (Dark, Blue and Green themes also available)
- Live TV with category browsing and Previous / Next channel buttons
- Movies section with categories
- Series section with seasons and episodes
- Automatic play of the next episode when one finishes (you can set the delay in Settings)
- Continue Watching, Recent Channels and Last Played sections on the Home page
- Favourites support
- Fullscreen mode (button, double click, or keyboard)
- Stop button that returns you to the previous screen
- Keyboard shortcuts for everyday use
- Simple account management so you can save and switch between playlists
How to Download and Install HushamPlayer
You can download the official Windows installer here:
Download HushamPlayer for Windows
The installer is straightforward. Just run the setup file, choose the folder where you want to install it, and finish the process. After installation you will find a shortcut in the Start Menu and optionally on your Desktop.
How to Add Your Playlist (First Time Setup)
- Open HushamPlayer.
- Go to the Accounts / Login section on the left menu.
- Choose one of the three options:
- Xtream Codes
- M3U URL
- Local M3U file
- Fill in the details from your provider and click the connect button.
- Once connected, your account will be saved and ready to use.
The next time you open the app it will load your saved account automatically.
How to Use Live TV, Movies and Series
Live TV
Click Live TV on the left menu. You will see categories on the left side. Select any category and the channels will appear. Use the Previous and Next buttons in the player to change channels quickly. You can also mark channels as favourites.
Movies
Open the Movies section. Browse by category, select a movie, and press Play. The player remembers what you watched so it appears under Continue Watching on the Home page.
Series
Go to Series, choose a show, then pick a season and episode. When an episode finishes, the next one will start automatically after a short delay. You can change how many seconds it waits in the Settings page.
Useful Tips
- Use the Refresh button on the Home page if you want to reload your playlist.
- The Stop button not only stops playback but also takes you back to the previous screen.
- You can change the theme colour in Settings if you prefer Dark, Blue or Green.
- Keyboard shortcuts work while watching (Space for play/pause, F for fullscreen, Esc to exit fullscreen).
Support the Project
HushamPlayer is free and will stay free. If you find it useful and want to support further development, you can donate.
Bitcoin address:
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You can also find the donation options directly inside the app under the Donate menu.
Final Words
This is only Version 1.0. More improvements will come based on feedback. The goal is simple: give Windows users a clean, reliable and modern player again so they can enjoy their own playlists on their PC without hassle.
Download it, try it, and let me know what you think.
Download HushamPlayer 1.0 for Windows
Also useful: a stick to run the same setup on the TV, and a flash drive for moving files from your PC.
- Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen): a compact Google TV stick that plugs straight into the TV. Amazon UK | Amazon US | Amazon DE | Amazon FR | Amazon IT
- SanDisk Ultra Flair 32GB USB 3.0 flash drive: a small, fast drive for moving installers, backups and media files off your PC. Amazon UK | Amazon US | Amazon DE | Amazon FR | Amazon IT
Best IPTV boxes to buy
These are media boxes and sticks that can run players and licensed apps. The first six are Google certified Android TV or Google TV devices with Google Play. The three Fire TV Sticks run Amazon’s own systems with the Appstore instead of Google Play: the 4K Max and 4K Plus run Fire OS, which is Android based, while the new Fire TV Stick 4K (2026) runs Vega OS, which does not allow sideloading Android apps, only Appstore apps. The last one, the Formuler, runs its own Android and is not certified. They are not pirate hardware. They do not come with channels or playlists. I am not claiming I personally lab-tested every SKU this month.
Pick a Google TV box when you want Play Store apps on a proper TV OS or a dedicated player behind the sofa. Pick a Fire TV Stick when Prime Video and the Appstore already cover what you watch. If you need an Android player from outside the Appstore, skip the Vega OS stick.
- NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro: the premium pick, a certified Android TV player with AI upscaling, Dolby Vision/Atmos and Gigabit Ethernet for the main living-room telly. Amazon UK | Amazon US | Amazon DE | Amazon FR | Amazon IT
- Google TV Streamer 4K: solid Google TV living-room default with Ethernet, 32GB storage and Dolby Vision/Atmos. Amazon UK | Amazon US | Amazon DE | Amazon FR | Amazon IT
- Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen): Google TV box with 32GB storage, Wi-Fi 6 and Dolby Vision/Atmos, the cheaper box route than the Streamer. Amazon UK | Amazon US | Amazon DE | Amazon FR | Amazon IT
- Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen): budget Google TV stick with Wi-Fi 6 and Dolby Vision/Atmos when you want HDMI-simple, not a full box. Amazon UK | Amazon US | Amazon DE | Amazon FR | Amazon IT
- Budget Google TV 4K player: a cheaper certified Google TV player for a second telly. The model differs by store, so each link names the one you get there. MECOOL KD3 (Amazon UK) | onn. Google TV 4K Streaming Box (Amazon US) | Strong LEAP-NOVA-X (Amazon DE) | Strong LEAP-NOVA-X (Amazon FR) | Strong LEAP-NOVA-X (Amazon IT)
- MECOOL MEon1: Google TV certified 4K box with AI upscaling and 32GB storage for a dedicated player behind the sofa. Amazon UK
- Fire TV Stick 4K Max: the most powerful Fire TV Stick, with Wi-Fi 6E, Dolby Vision/Atmos and 16GB storage. It runs Fire OS, which is Android based, so you get Appstore apps and can still sideload an Android player. Amazon UK | Amazon US | Amazon DE
- Fire TV Stick 4K Plus: the older Fire OS stick with Wi-Fi 6 and Dolby Vision/Atmos. It is being phased out, so buy it only while stock lasts. Like the Max, it can still sideload Android apps. Amazon UK | Amazon US | Amazon DE | Amazon FR | Amazon IT
- Fire TV Stick 4K (2026): the newest and slimmest 4K stick, with a new remote. It runs Vega OS, which does not allow sideloading Android apps, only Appstore apps, so check your player is in the Appstore before you buy. Amazon UK | Amazon US | Amazon DE | Amazon FR | Amazon IT
- Formuler Z12 Ultra SE: the newest Formuler box, built around MYTVOnline 4 for IPTV playlists. It runs Formuler’s own Android rather than certified Google TV, so there is no Netflix in HD and no Google certification. Formuler Z12 Ultra SE (Amazon UK) | Formuler Z12 Ultra SE (Amazon US) | Formuler Z12 Ultra SE (Amazon DE) | Formuler Z12 Ultra SE (Amazon FR) | Formuler Z12 Ultra SE (Amazon IT)
Whichever you pick, check that the app you need is in its store before you pay. And none of these boxes or sticks magically make unlicensed streams legal.
