stream iptv url's http, rtmp with openelec
on pc make a new txt file
rename it to the stream name with .strm file extension
like this
football.strm
open that up with notepad or wordpad and paste just one url inside
save
start openelec
open file manager
browse to where you saved your .strm files
add to playlist or add to favourites
and play
there are 3 examples for download in the stream file
unzip to get the .strm files