This hidden VLC feature lets you stream thousands of free TV channels

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. A little-known VLC feature lets you open supported video and audio streams straight from a URL. Pair that with the IPTV-org GitHub project and you instantly have thousands of free TV channels. Most people know VLC as the little orange traffic cone that can play just about any video file you throw at it. This feature is called "Open Network Stream," and you'll find it under Media > Open Network Stream You can also press to jump straight there.