IPTV Installation Guide — quick, device-by-device (and safe)
Before we begin: many IPTV services may be unlicensed. Only use services you trust and that are legal in your country. If you’re using a paid provider, get credentials (M3U URL or username/password with Xtream API) from them. I’ll show how to install popular IPTV players and how to add a playlist or account.
Best apps: TiviMate (Android TV only), IPTV Smarters/Pro (mobile + TV), VLC (simple), Perfect Player.
TiviMate (Android TV / Shield / Fire TV with Google Play)
Open Google Play on your Android TV device.
Search
TiviMate
→ Install (free to add playlist; Premium unlocks EPG/recording features).Open TiviMate →
Add playlist
→ chooseEnter URL
→ paste your M3U URL (or choose Xtream and enter credentials if your provider gave them).Wait while channel list & EPG load. Arrange/refresh as needed.
IPTV Smarters (mobile + Android TV)
Install
IPTV Smarters
from Google Play or APK from vendor (use Play Store when possible).Open app →
Add User
→ chooseLoad Your Playlist or File/URL
orXtream Codes API
.Paste M3U URL or enter username/password + server URL.
Channels appear under Live TV / VOD.
VLC (for quick test)
Install VLC from Google Play.
Menu →
Stream
→ paste M3U URL → play.
Note: Fire TV doesn’t have TiviMate in Appstore (officially), but you can sideload apps or use IPTV apps available in Amazon Store.
Install via Amazon Appstore
Search
Downloader
in the Amazon Appstore and install it.Settings → My Fire TV → Developer options → enable
Apps from Unknown Sources
for Downloader.Open
Downloader
→ enter the APK URL provided by the IPTV app developer (only trusted sources).Download & install the IPTV app (e.g., IPTV Smarters APK or TiviMate APK if compatible).
Launch app and add M3U or Xtream credentials.
Alternative: Use apps available in Appstore (e.g., Smart IPTV
if present)
Install from Appstore → open → add playlist (same M3U/Xtream steps).
Apps: VLC, Kodi, IPTV Smarters (Windows), PotPlayer (Windows).
VLC (Windows/macOS)
Install VLC.
Media →
Open Network Stream
→ paste M3U URL → Play.
Kodi (full featured)
Install Kodi.
Add-on → Install from repository → Video add-ons → search IPTV Simple Client or PVR IPTV Simple Client.
Configure it:
General
→ Location = Remote Path (Internet) → paste M3U URL.Enable the add-on; channels will appear under TV.
Native app availability varies.
Smart IPTV
andSS IPTV
sometimes available on app stores.If no native app, use a streaming box (Android TV, FireStick) or cast from phone using Chromecast.
Example: Smart IPTV (if available)
Install
Smart IPTV
from the TV app store.Open app → note your TV’s MAC address.
On the Smart IPTV website, upload your M3U link tied to that MAC (follow their site instructions).
Restart the app on TV; channels should load.
VLC Media Player
Download VLC: https://www.videolan.org/vlc
Open VLC → click Media → Open Network Stream
Paste your M3U URL → Click Play
Use View > Playlist (Ctrl+L) to see channel list.
➤ Kodi (PC/Mac/Android)
Install Kodi: https://kodi.tv/download
Go to Add-ons > My Add-ons > PVR Clients
Find and enable PVR IPTV Simple Client
Open its settings:
General > M3U Playlist URL → paste M3U
(Optional) EPG Settings > paste XMLTV URL if provided
Restart Kodi → Live TV tab appears.
Note: Smart IPTV is paid (one-time activation ~€5.49 after trial).
Install Smart IPTV from your TV’s App Store (Samsung, LG, etc.)
Launch app → Note your TV’s MAC Address
Go to: https://siptv.app/mylist/
Enter your MAC + paste your M3U URL
Click Send → Restart the app on your TV
Use IPTV Smarters or GSE Smart IPTV (from App Store)
IPTV Smarters:
Install from App Store
Open → Add User → Choose Xtream Codes API
Enter:
Any name
Server URL
Username
Password
Load channels
IPTV Smarters:
Download from Play Store
Add User → Choose Xtream or M3U
Enter credentials → Load channels
TiviMate (for Android TV only):
Download from Play Store
Add Playlist → M3U URL or Xtream
Done
Go to Settings > Servers > Portals
Portal 1 Name: Anything
Portal 1 URL: (ask your provider — Xtream URL or MAG portal)
Save + Reboot
Device loads channels
📌 Make sure to give your MAC address to your provider:
Starts with 00:1A:79:xx:xx:xx
Method: Put M3U on box via FTP or use Xtream Plugin
Using Xtream Plugin:
Install XtreamTV Plugin on your box
Send your MAC to your IPTV provider
They will activate your line
Restart box → channels appear
Manual M3U upload:
Connect via FTP (e.g., FileZilla)
Upload M3U file to
/etc/enigma2/
Reboot box