Setup guide
IPTV on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV
The apps available on the App Store, how to add Xtream or M3U, and how to show channels on the TV from an iPhone.
Apple devices have fewer options than Android, but enough. Every subscription in the store works on them because they rely on standard Xtream and M3U.
Apps
| App | iPhone/iPad | Apple TV | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPTV Smarters Player | Yes | Yes | Free |
| iPlayTV | No | Yes | One-time paid |
| GSE Smart IPTV | Yes | No | Free/paid |
| Flex IPTV | Yes | Yes | Free |
App Store names change from time to time (apps get removed and return under other names). If you cannot find one, ask us on WhatsApp for the alternative currently available.
Steps on iPhone (IPTV Smarters Player)
- Install the app from the App Store and open it.
- Choose Login with Xtream Codes API and enter the username, password and server address from your subscription message.
- Or choose Load your playlist (M3U) and paste the link.
- Wait for the channels to load, then enable EPG in settings if you want the programme guide.
On Apple TV
Same method from the Apple TV App Store. Typing with the remote is tedious; use the iPhone keyboard that pops up automatically when a text field is focused on Apple TV, or copy the link from a note on your iPhone.
Showing channels on the TV from an iPhone
- AirPlay: works with Apple TV and TVs that support AirPlay 2 (most recent Samsung and LG sets). Some apps block mirroring for certain channels.
- HDMI cable: a Lightning/USB-C to HDMI adapter works with any TV and is more stable than AirPlay.
If your main use is on a big screen, a cheap Android box is easier and more stable than casting from the phone every day. See the Android guide.
