Every IPTV subscription works with more than one app. Choosing the right one makes more difference to everyday use than almost anything else.
Which app suits which device?
| Device | First choice | Also good |
|---|---|---|
| Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube | TiviMate | IPTV Smarters Pro |
| Android TV box, Nvidia Shield, Google TV | TiviMate | IPTV Smarters Pro |
| Samsung smart TV (Tizen) | IBO Player | Smart IPTV-style apps from the TV store |
| LG smart TV (webOS) | IBO Player | Apps from the LG Content Store |
| iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | Smarters Player Lite | GSE Smart IPTV |
| Windows or Mac | IPTV Smarters Pro desktop | VLC |
| MAG box | Built-in portal |
What do they have in common?
All of them accept an Xtream Codes log-in (server, username, password) or an M3U playlist link, show a TV guide, and keep favourites. Where they differ is speed with large line-ups, recording, catch-up and how they handle several playlists.
Everything in Player apps
- IPTV Smarters ProIPTV Smarters Pro for UK viewers: where to download it safely, how to log in with Xtream Codes or M3U, the TV guide, catch-up, and the common errors fixed.
- TiviMateTiviMate for UK viewers: installing it on Fire TV and Android TV, adding an Xtream Codes or M3U playlist, what TiviMate Premium adds, and the best settings.
- IBO PlayerIBO Player for Samsung, LG and Android TVs: install it, find the MAC address and device key, add your playlist on the website, and fix common problems.
- Smarters Player LiteThe Apple edition of IPTV Smarters: get it in the App Store, sign in with Xtream Codes details or a playlist link, AirPlay to a TV, and fixes.
- M3U player appsThe best IPTV player apps for M3U playlists in the UK, by device: what to look for (EPG, catch-up, speed with big lists) and the apps that do it well.
- VLCHow to watch IPTV in VLC media player on Windows, Mac and Linux: open an M3U playlist URL, find channels, fix 'cannot open MRL' and use VLC on phones.
- GSE Smart IPTVGSE Smart IPTV on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV: add an M3U or Xtream Codes playlist, set up the TV guide, use AirPlay and Chromecast, and fix common problems.