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Installation guide

Set up IPTV on any device

Pick your device below and follow the steps. Most setups take under ten minutes. You'll need the login details from your welcome email.

Before you start

  • Your welcome email with username, password, server URL and M3U link
  • A stable connection — ideally 20 Mbps+ (30 Mbps+ for 4K)
  • An IPTV player app (we recommend IPTV Smarters Pro or TiviMate)

Firestick & Fire TV

Fire TV devices can install most IPTV players using the free Downloader app.

  1. From the home screen open Find › Search, type Downloader, then install the app.
  2. Go to Settings › My Fire TV › Developer options › Install unknown apps and switch Downloader to ON. (If Developer options is hidden, open About and click your device name 7 times.)
  3. Open Downloader and enter the download address of your chosen player from its developer's official website. Ask us on WhatsApp if you'd like the link.
  4. Install the player, open it and choose Login with Xtream Codes API (or Add playlist › Xtream Codes in TiviMate).
  5. Enter your username, password and server URL from the welcome email, then wait while channels, EPG and VOD load.

Android phone, tablet & TV box

Android devices can install IPTV Smarters Pro or TiviMate directly from the app store.

  1. Open the Google Play Store and search for IPTV Smarters Pro (or TiviMate on Android TV).
  2. Install and open the app, then accept the terms.
  3. Select Login with Xtream Codes API.
  4. Enter any name, then your username, password and server URL, and tap Add user.
  5. Wait for the content to load, then choose Live TV, Movies or Series.

iPhone, iPad & Apple TV

On Apple devices, use an IPTV player from the App Store such as Smarters Player Lite.

  1. Open the App Store and search for Smarters Player Lite (or another IPTV player you prefer).
  2. Install and open the app, then choose Login with Xtream Codes API.
  3. Enter your username, password and server URL from the welcome email.
  4. Tap Add user and wait for the channel list to load.

Samsung & LG Smart TV

Samsung (Tizen) and LG (webOS) TVs can install IPTV players from their built-in app stores.

  1. Press Home on your remote and open the app store (Apps on Samsung, LG Content Store on LG).
  2. Search for an IPTV player such as IPTV Smarters Pro and install it.
  3. Open the app and select Login with Xtream Codes API.
  4. Enter your username, password and server URL, then confirm.
  5. Some TV apps show a device ID or MAC address — send it to us if the app asks for activation.

Windows & Mac

On a computer you can use a desktop IPTV player or simply open your M3U playlist in VLC.

  1. Download IPTV Smarters Pro for Windows or macOS from the developer's official website and install it.
  2. Open the app and choose Login with Xtream Codes API, then enter your details.
  3. Prefer VLC? Open VLC, choose Media › Open Network Stream and paste your M3U link.

MAG box

MAG set-top boxes connect through a portal URL linked to your device's MAC address.

  1. Send us the MAC address printed on the back of your MAG box (it starts with 00:1A:79) before you set it up.
  2. On the MAG home screen open Settings › System settings › Servers › Portals.
  3. Enter a name in Portal 1 name and paste the portal URL we send you into Portal 1 URL.
  4. Save with OK, go back and restart the box. The portal loads automatically.

Kodi

Kodi plays IPTV through the official PVR IPTV Simple Client add-on.

  1. Open Kodi and go to TV › Enter add-on browser.
  2. Select PVR IPTV Simple Client, then Install and Configure.
  3. Under General, set location to Remote path (Internet address) and paste your M3U link.
  4. Optional: under EPG settings paste the EPG link from your welcome email.
  5. Click OK and restart Kodi. Your channels appear under TV.

Which IPTV player should you use?

All of these work with IPTV Headend. Want a deeper comparison? Read the best IPTV player in 2026.

IPTV Smarters Pro

Free, easy and available on almost every platform. The best starting point for most people.

TiviMate

A favourite on Android TV and streaming sticks thanks to its TV-style guide. Some features need its paid upgrade.

Smarters Player Lite

A simple option for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV with Xtream Codes login.

Kodi

Open-source media centre that plays IPTV through the PVR IPTV Simple Client add-on.

VLC

Quick way to test your M3U playlist on a computer — no account needed.

MAG / Stalker portal

Classic set-top boxes that connect with a portal URL linked to your MAC address.

Tips for a smooth picture

  • Use a wired Ethernet connection or 5 GHz Wi-Fi for TV streaming.
  • Restart your router and device once a week to clear memory.
  • Clear the player's cache if channels load slowly.
  • Choose HD instead of 4K if your connection is under 30 Mbps.
  • Keep your player app updated to the latest version.
Need a hand? Send us your device model and a screenshot of any error — we'll guide you through it on WhatsApp or by email.

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