1 Before You Start
- iPhone (iOS 13+), iPad (iPadOS 13+), or Apple TV (tvOS 14+)
- Active iptvproviders subscription
- Apple ID to download apps from the App Store
- Wi-Fi connection (10 Mbps minimum)
2 Recommended Apps
These apps are available on the Apple App Store for both iPhone and Apple TV:
IPTV Smarters Pro
Best all-around, free on App Store
RecommendedGSE Smart IPTV
Excellent M3U support, Apple TV optimized
Apple TV BestFlex IPTV
Clean UI, native Apple TV app
Infuse 7
Premium media player with M3U support
3 iPhone / iPad Setup
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Download IPTV Smarters Pro
Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad. Search for "IPTV Smarters Pro" and tap Get to install (free).
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Open the App
Launch IPTV Smarters Pro. On the welcome screen, tap Add New User.
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Select Login Method
Choose "Login with Xtream Codes API" for the simplest setup.
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Enter Your Credentials
Fill in the fields with details from your welcome email:
- Any Name: iptvproviders
- Username: your username
- Password: your password
- URL: your server URL
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Tap Add User & Enjoy
Your channels, movies, and series will load. Tap Live TV to start watching.
๐ก Use the search function inside the app to quickly find specific channels.
4 Apple TV Setup
Use GSE Smart IPTV for the best native Apple TV experience.
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Download GSE Smart IPTV
On your Apple TV, open the App Store. Search for "GSE Smart IPTV" and install it.
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Open GSE Smart IPTV
Launch the app. Use the remote to navigate to Remote Playlists (left sidebar).
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Add Your Playlist
Tap the + button. Choose "Xtream Codes API" and enter your server URL, username, and password from your welcome email.
๐ก Alternatively, choose "M3U URL" and paste your M3U link directly. -
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Load & Watch
Tap Done. GSE will load all your channels. Navigate using your Apple TV remote and enjoy 4K streaming on the big screen.
5 AirPlay from iPhone to TV
Don't have an Apple TV? You can stream directly from your iPhone or iPad to any AirPlay 2-compatible TV.
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Set Up on iPhone First
Follow the iPhone setup above (Steps 3) to get IPTV Smarters Pro working on your phone.
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Connect to Same Wi-Fi
Ensure your iPhone and your TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
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Tap the AirPlay Icon
While a channel is playing in IPTV Smarters Pro, tap the AirPlay icon (screen with triangle) and select your TV from the list.
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Enjoy on the Big Screen
The stream will mirror to your TV. Control playback from your iPhone.
6 Troubleshooting
- App not found in App Store: Try searching in a different region App Store, or use GSE Smart IPTV as an alternative.
- Channels won't play on iPhone: Go to app Settings and change the player to "VLC Player" or "Native Player". Some streams require a specific decoder.
- Apple TV remote input lag: This is normal for text entry. Use the Remote app on your iPhone to type credentials faster on Apple TV.
- Buffering on Apple TV: Switch from Wi-Fi to Ethernet using an Apple TV Ethernet adapter. Also reduce stream quality from 4K to FHD temporarily.
- AirPlay connection drops: Keep your iPhone screen on during AirPlay and ensure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi band (5GHz preferred).