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Open your own M3U playlist on iPhone
CarScreen opens M3U and M3U8 playlists and HTTPS HLS streams that you supply. It provides no channels. A playlist stored on the phone can still point to media that needs an internet connection.
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Use the actual playlist address
In Add, paste the HTTPS playlist address from your authorized provider, or open your local M3U file from Files. A webpage around a playlist is not the playlist. CarScreen rejects addresses containing embedded usernames or passwords; never share signed links in support messages.
Distinguish a list from a stream
An M3U8 address can describe an HLS stream rather than a lineup of channels. Try one media item on the iPhone first, then test the external screen separately.
If an entry does not play
A successful import does not establish that every entry is available. Check whether the source expired or changed, refresh it in Settings and retry. Duplicate and non-HTTPS entries are skipped and counted. Provider rights and availability still apply.
Know the free limit
The free edition supports one playlist and 15 minutes per day on a big screen. Pro removes these two limits. Do not buy a content subscription expecting it to be included in CarScreen.
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Prepared by: HighRoad Software · 2026-10-11. Source · CarScreen
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