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How to Install WalisTV on Windows 10 and Windows 11

Last updated: · By the WalisTV Support Team

WalisTV is not only for Android TV. The WalisTV Windows app runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11, so you can watch your own M3U playlists on a laptop, a desktop PC or a mini PC connected to your TV. This guide shows the two ways to install it, how to connect your PC, and how to use the player with a keyboard and mouse.

WalisTV Windows app home screen with Live TV, Movies and Series

What you need

  • A PC with Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit).
  • An internet connection.
  • A phone or another computer to open the WalisTV Dashboard (optional: you can also do it on the same PC).
  • Your own M3U playlist URL from a source you are authorized to use.

Option 1 (recommended): Get the WalisTV Windows app from the Microsoft Store

The Microsoft Store version is the easiest one to install and it updates by itself.

  1. Open the WalisTV page on the Microsoft Store, or open the Microsoft Store app and search for WalisTV.
  2. Select Get (or Install).
  3. When the download finishes, select Open. You can also find WalisTV later in the Start menu.

Because the app comes from the Microsoft Store, Windows checks it before installation and installs new versions automatically. You do not need to download anything else.

Option 2: Download the Windows ZIP

If you cannot use the Microsoft Store (for example on a PC where the Store is disabled), you can use the portable version:

  1. On walistv.com, select Download WalisTV, then Windows ZIP.
  2. Right-click the downloaded ZIP file and choose Extract All.
  3. Open the extracted folder and double-click WalisTV.exe.

The WalisTV Windows ZIP version does not update itself. When a new version is released, download the ZIP again and replace the old folder. For most people the Microsoft Store version is the better choice.

Step 2: Connect your PC

The first time you open WalisTV, it connects by itself and shows a QR code and a Device ID (12 characters, for example A1:B2:C3:D4:E5:F6).

  • With your phone: scan the QR code. It opens the WalisTV Dashboard with your PC already selected.
  • Without a phone: open walistv.com/dashboard in your browser, type the Device ID and select Check Device.

On Windows, the Device ID is linked to your PC. If you uninstall and reinstall WalisTV on the same computer, you normally get the same Device ID, so your playlists are still there.

Want to see the whole process? Read how to connect a device with a QR code.

Step 3: Add your playlist

  1. In the Dashboard, under Add a playlist, enter a name (for example “Home”).
  2. Paste your M3U URL. It must start with http:// or https://.
  3. Select Add Playlist.

WalisTV checks for new playlists every few seconds during the first setup and opens your playlist automatically. You can also select Continue without a playlist and add it later. More details are in how to add an M3U playlist.

Using the WalisTV Windows app with a keyboard and mouse

WalisTV was designed for TV remotes, so the keyboard works the same way as a remote:

  • Arrow keys: move between menus, categories and channels.
  • Enter: select or play.
  • Esc: go back or leave fullscreen.
  • Mouse: click any item, button or channel directly.

When you open the player in fullscreen, WalisTV covers the whole screen, including the taskbar. Press Esc or use the exit button to return to the window.

Tips for the best WalisTV Windows experience

  • Use a wired connection or a 5 GHz Wi-Fi network for live streams.
  • Connect your PC to a TV with HDMI and use WalisTV like a set-top box.
  • Keep Windows updated so the latest video drivers and codecs are installed. See Windows Update FAQ.
  • Several playlists? Open Playlists in the menu to switch between them.

Not sure yet? See why WalisTV is a good free M3U player for Windows.

Troubleshooting

The Microsoft Store says the app is not available

Check that your PC runs a 64-bit edition of Windows 10 or Windows 11 and that the Store app is up to date. If the Store is blocked on your PC, use the Windows ZIP version.

Windows SmartScreen shows a warning for the ZIP version

This can happen with programs downloaded from a website. Only download WalisTV from walistv.com or the Microsoft Store. The Store version does not show this warning.

My playlist does not load

Check the URL in the Dashboard, then see how to fix a playlist that does not load.

Frequently asked questions

Is WalisTV Windows free?

Yes. The WalisTV Windows app is free to download from the Microsoft Store.

Can I use the same playlist on my TV and my PC?

Yes. Each device has its own Device ID. Add the playlist to each device in the Dashboard.

Does WalisTV work on Windows on ARM or 32-bit Windows?

The current version is made for 64-bit (x64) Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Important: WalisTV is a media player only. It does not provide channels, playlists, subscriptions, movies, series, or streaming content. Use only playlists from sources you are legally authorized to use.