IPTV setup · 2026 guides

IPTV setup in minutes on every UK device

Step-by-step guides for FireStick, Samsung & LG Smart TV, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android, Nvidia Shield, MAG, Formuler, Enigma2, Chromecast, Roku, Windows and macOS — Premier League ready in under 10 minutes.

01 · 5 min

Amazon Firestick / Fire TV

Apps: Downloader, IPTV Smarters Pro, TiviMate · Keyword: iptv firestick setup uk

  1. 01
    Enable Apps from Unknown Sources
    Settings → My Fire TV → Developer Options. Turn on "Apps from Unknown Sources". (On newer Firesticks, hold the home button → Settings → My Fire TV → About → click "Fire TV Stick" 7 times to enable Developer Options.)
  2. 02
    Install Downloader
    Search "Downloader" on the Firestick home screen and install it. Allow it the requested permissions.
  3. 03
    Download IPTV Smarters Pro
    Open Downloader and paste the install URL we send you with your trial credentials. Wait for the .apk to download and tap Install.
  4. 04
    Login via Xtream Codes API
    Open IPTV Smarters Pro, select "Login with Xtream Codes API", and paste the server URL, username and password we send you on WhatsApp.
  5. 05
    Premier League ready
    Channels load in 5–10 seconds. Press the Live TV tab to access every Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Premier Sports channel. EPG populates within 30 seconds.
02 · 4 min

Android TV Box / Phone

Apps: IPTV Smarters Pro, TiviMate, XCIPTV · Keyword: iptv android setup uk

  1. 01
    Open Google Play Store
    On your Android device, open Play Store and search for "IPTV Smarters Pro" or "TiviMate IPTV Player". Both are free and TiviMate is rated 4.6/5 by Premier League watchers.
  2. 02
    Install the app
    Tap Install. The download is under 30 MB and takes seconds on UK broadband.
  3. 03
    Login with Xtream Codes
    Open the app, select "Add Playlist via Xtream Codes API" (TiviMate) or "Login with Xtream Codes API" (Smarters). Enter the server URL, username and password from your WhatsApp.
  4. 04
    Configure EPG
    TiviMate auto-loads a 14-day EPG including all Premier League, Champions League and Sky Sports schedules. Smarters loads EPG within 60 seconds.
03 · 6 min

Samsung Smart TV (Tizen)

Apps: SS IPTV, IPTV Smarters, IBO Player · Keyword: samsung smart tv iptv setup uk

  1. 01
    Open Samsung Apps
    Press the Home button on the remote and navigate to Apps. Use the search icon to find "Smart IPTV" or "SS IPTV" or "IPTV Smarters".
  2. 02
    Install your chosen player
    SS IPTV is the most-used on Samsung Tizen TVs. Install it; allow any permissions requested.
  3. 03
    Find your MAC address
    Open the app once — it displays a 12-digit MAC address on screen (e.g. AA:BB:CC:11:22:33). WhatsApp this MAC to us with your trial / subscription request.
  4. 04
    Receive activation URL
    We send you a one-line URL to enter in the SS IPTV web portal (or push the M3U directly to your TV via MAC link).
  5. 05
    Watch live
    Channels populate within 30 seconds. Sky Sports and TNT Sports channels are pre-categorised in the UK Sport folder.
04 · 6 min

LG Smart TV (webOS)

Apps: IPTV Smarters, SS IPTV, Set IPTV · Keyword: lg smart tv iptv setup uk

  1. 01
    Open LG Content Store
    Press Home → LG Content Store → search for "IPTV Smarters" or "Set IPTV". Both run on webOS 4.0+ (2018+ LG TVs).
  2. 02
    Install and open
    Tap Install. Open the app once installed.
  3. 03
    MAC address activation
    The first launch shows a MAC address. WhatsApp it to us and we link the M3U playlist to your TV in under 5 minutes.
  4. 04
    Tune in
    After activation, all channels load with EPG. Tip: pin Sky Sports Main Event to favourites for quick matchday access.
05 · 4 min

Apple TV (tvOS)

Apps: GSE Smart IPTV, Smarters Player Lite, iPlayTV · Keyword: apple tv iptv setup uk

  1. 01
    Open App Store
    On Apple TV home screen, open the App Store and search "GSE Smart IPTV" or "Smarters Player Lite". Both are free.
  2. 02
    Install
    Tap Get / Install. Apple ID password may be required.
  3. 03
    Add Xtream Codes
    Open the app, choose "Add Xtream Codes API", and enter your server URL, username and password (from WhatsApp).
  4. 04
    Enable 4K HDR
    In the app settings, enable "Use HEVC / H.265". Apple TV 4K with HDR delivers the best UK IPTV picture quality available — particularly noticeable on F1 race weekends and Champions League finals.
06 · 3 min

iPhone / iPad (iOS)

Apps: Smarters Player Lite, GSE Smart IPTV, iPlayTV · Keyword: iphone ipad iptv setup uk

  1. 01
    Open App Store
    Search "Smarters Player Lite" or "GSE Smart IPTV". Both free. Install.
  2. 02
    Add Xtream Codes login
    Open the app, tap "+" → Xtream Codes API. Paste your portal URL, username and password from WhatsApp.
  3. 03
    Pin matchday channels
    Favourite Sky Sports Main Event, TNT Sports 1, Sky Sports F1 and BBC One for quick switching during a busy sport weekend.
07 · 4 min

macOS (MacBook / iMac)

Apps: IPTV Smarters, VLC Media Player, GSE Smart IPTV · Keyword: macos iptv setup

  1. 01
    Download IPTV Smarters for Mac
    Get the official Mac DMG from the IPTV Smarters website (we send the verified link in your trial WhatsApp).
  2. 02
    Install
    Drag the app to your Applications folder and open it. Allow it in Gatekeeper if prompted.
  3. 03
    Login
    Choose Xtream Codes API and enter the server URL, username and password from WhatsApp.
  4. 04
    Alternative — VLC
    If you prefer VLC: File → Open Network → paste the M3U URL we send. VLC is lighter weight but lacks the proper EPG.
08 · 5 min

Windows PC & Laptop

Apps: IPTV Smarters, VLC Media Player, OttPlayer · Keyword: windows iptv setup uk

  1. 01
    Download IPTV Smarters for Windows
    Direct link sent in your trial WhatsApp. Verified download from the official IPTV Smarters website.
  2. 02
    Install
    Run the installer. Allow it through Windows Defender.
  3. 03
    Login
    Open the app, choose Xtream Codes API, enter your portal URL, username, password.
  4. 04
    Test on second screen
    Windows is great as a second-screen sport viewer — many UK households run BBC iPlayer on the TV and watch a Premier League away game on the laptop alongside.
09 · 2 min

MAG Box (322 / 524 / 524W3)

Apps: Portal URL (no app needed) · Keyword: mag iptv portal setup

  1. 01
    Find MAC address
    Boot the MAG box. Go to Settings → System Settings → About → System Information. Note the 12-digit MAC.
  2. 02
    WhatsApp the MAC
    Send the MAC to our team. We link your subscription / trial to that MAC at the portal level.
  3. 03
    Enter portal URL
    On the MAG: Settings → System Settings → Servers → Portals. In Portal 1 URL, paste the URL we send. Tick "Portal 1 use".
  4. 04
    Reboot
    Save settings and reboot. Channels load within 30 seconds with full EPG.
10 · 3 min

Formuler Z8 / Z10 / CC

Apps: myTVonline2, TiviMate · Keyword: formuler iptv setup uk

  1. 01
    Launch myTVonline2
    Pre-installed on every Formuler box. Launch it from the home screen.
  2. 02
    Add MAC-linked portal
    Settings → Add New Portal. Paste the portal URL we send via WhatsApp.
  3. 03
    Activate via MAC
    Send us the MAC address on the same WhatsApp thread. We activate the portal for that device within minutes.
  4. 04
    Alternative — TiviMate
    For users who want multi-playlist support, install TiviMate from Play Store and use the Xtream Codes route instead.
11 · 4 min

Nvidia Shield TV

Apps: TiviMate, IPTV Smarters Pro · Keyword: nvidia shield iptv setup

  1. 01
    Open Play Store
    TiviMate is the best player for Nvidia Shield — premium picture quality and a polished EPG. Install it from Google Play.
  2. 02
    Login with Xtream Codes
    Open TiviMate → Add Playlist → Xtream Codes API. Enter portal URL, username, password.
  3. 03
    Enable 4K HDR
    Shield supports 4K HDR. Enable HEVC playback in TiviMate settings for the best Premier League and F1 picture quality available on any IPTV box.
12 · 8 min

Enigma2 / ZGEMMA / DreamBox

Apps: PuTTY, Auto-install script · Keyword: zgemma iptv setup

  1. 01
    Find box IP
    On the Enigma2 box, Menu → Setup → System → Network. Note the IPv4 address.
  2. 02
    Connect via SSH
    On a PC/Mac, open PuTTY (or Terminal: ssh root@<IP>). Default password sent in your WhatsApp.
  3. 03
    Paste auto-install script
    WhatsApp us your box model and we send a one-line auto-installer that downloads, installs and configures the M3U bouquet automatically.
  4. 04
    Restart Enigma2
    After the script runs, restart Enigma2 (Menu → Standby → Restart Enigma2). Channels load with full EPG.
13 · 4 min

Chromecast with Google TV

Apps: TiviMate, IPTV Smarters · Keyword: chromecast iptv setup

  1. 01
    Open Apps tab
    On Chromecast home, switch to "Apps-Only" mode or go to the Apps tab.
  2. 02
    Install TiviMate or Smarters
    Search "TiviMate" or "Downloader" (Chromecast with Google TV runs Android TV). Install.
  3. 03
    Login
    Same Xtream Codes flow as standard Android. Enter portal URL, username, password.
14 · 5 min

Roku (via Android cast)

Apps: Roku Screen Mirror, Android IPTV Smarters · Keyword: roku iptv setup uk

  1. 01
    Enable Screen Mirroring
    On Roku: Settings → System → Screen Mirroring → set to "Always Allow" or "Prompt".
  2. 02
    Install IPTV on Android
    On an Android phone or tablet, install IPTV Smarters Pro and log in with Xtream Codes.
  3. 03
    Cast to Roku
    On Android, swipe notification shade → tap Cast / Smart View → select your Roku.
  4. 04
    Note on Roku
    Roku has no native IPTV app — screen mirroring from Android is the standard UK workaround. Quality is HD; for 4K, use a FireStick instead.