Setup & Support
IPTV Setup Guide —
Any Device in Three Minutes
The complete IPTV setup guide for every platform. Pick your device below and follow along — no technical knowledge needed.
IPTV setup guide — all devices
Pick Your Device
Every IPTV setup guide walks you through installation using your M3U playlist URL or Xtream Codes — whichever was sent to you after subscribing.
All devices
Smart TV
Fire Stick
Phone & tablet
PC & Mac
Android box
MAG / Formuler
Kodi / VLC
Samsung & LG Smart TV
Tizen OS · WebOS · Android TV — via the Smart IPTV app or built-in browser
1Download Smart IPTV+
Open the Smart Hub or LG Content Store on your TV and search for Smart IPTV. Install the app — it's free.
2Note your device MAC address+
Launch Smart IPTV. On the welcome screen you'll see a MAC address (format: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX). Write it down or take a photo.
3Register your M3U playlist+
On a computer or phone, go to
siptv.eu/mylist. Enter your MAC address and paste your M3U URL from your IPTVSleek welcome email. Click Save.4Reload the app on your TV+
Go back to your TV, press the back / exit button to close Smart IPTV, then reopen it. Your channels will load automatically within a few seconds.
Amazon Fire Stick
Fire TV Stick (all generations) — via Downloader or Troypoint app store
1Enable apps from unknown sources+
Go to Settings → My Fire TV → Developer Options and turn on Apps from Unknown Sources and ADB Debugging.
2Install Downloader+
Search Downloader in the Amazon app store and install it. Open it and enter the URL
bit.ly/smarters-pro to download IPTV Smarters Pro.3Add your playlist in Smarters+
Open IPTV Smarters Pro. Tap Add User → choose Xtream Codes (if you received a username/password) or M3U URL. Paste your credentials and tap Add.
4Start watching+
Your channels, VOD and series will load in a few seconds. Use the remote to navigate the EPG and find what you want to watch.
Android Phone & Tablet
Any Android device — via IPTV Smarters Pro or TiviMate from the Play Store
1Install TiviMate or Smarters+
Open the Google Play Store and search for TiviMate or IPTV Smarters Pro. Both are free with optional paid upgrades — either works perfectly with IPTVSleek.
2Add your playlist+
In TiviMate: tap + → M3U Playlist → paste your M3U URL. In Smarters: tap Add User → choose Xtream Codes or M3U URL.
3Let the channels load+
The app will download your channel list (30,000+ channels) — this takes 15–60 seconds depending on your connection. It only happens once; afterwards it loads instantly.
4Browse and watch+
Use the channel list, search, or EPG guide to find your content. For 4K, make sure your stream quality setting in the app is set to Auto or High.
iPhone & iPad (iOS)
iOS 14+ — via GSE Smart IPTV or IPTV Smarters from the App Store
1Install GSE Smart IPTV+
Open the App Store and search for GSE Smart IPTV. It's free to download. Alternatively, IPTV Smarters Pro is also available on iOS.
2Add your Remote Playlist+
In GSE: go to Remote Playlists → tap the + icon → paste your M3U URL and give it a name. Tap Add to save.
3Load your channels+
Tap on your playlist name. The app will fetch your channels — depending on your connection speed, this takes 10–30 seconds on first load.
4Enable background playback+
In iOS Settings → GSE Smart IPTV → enable Background App Refresh so the EPG updates automatically when the app is not in the foreground.
PC & Mac
Windows 10/11 · macOS — via VLC Media Player (free & universal)
1Download VLC+
Download VLC Media Player from videolan.org. It's free, works on Windows and macOS, and supports M3U playlists natively. Install and open it.
2Open your M3U URL+
In VLC: go to Media → Open Network Stream (Ctrl+N on Windows, ⌘+N on Mac). Paste your M3U URL in the field and click Play.
3Browse the playlist+
VLC will load the playlist in the side panel. Click any channel to start streaming. Use View → Playlist (Ctrl+L) to show or hide the full channel list.
4Save as a shortcut+
Right-click the playlist in VLC and choose Save playlist to file. Save the
.m3u file to your desktop so you can open it instantly next time without re-entering the URL.Android TV Box
Nvidia Shield · Xiaomi Mi Box · generic Android boxes — via TiviMate
1Install TiviMate from Play Store+
On your Android box, open the Google Play Store and install TiviMate IPTV Player. It's the best-rated IPTV app for TV boxes with full EPG and 4K support.
2Add playlist on first launch+
On the welcome screen tap Add Playlist → M3U Playlist. Enter your M3U URL using the on-screen keyboard or a connected keyboard/mouse.
3Enable EPG guide+
Go to Settings → EPG Settings and enter the EPG URL provided in your welcome email (or leave on Auto — TiviMate detects it from your M3U). Tap Update.
4Set video player to auto+
In TiviMate Settings → Playback, set the player to ExoPlayer (auto) for best 4K HDR performance. If a channel doesn't play, switch that channel to the internal player.
MAG & Formuler
MAG 250/254/256/322/324/410 · Formuler Z8/Z10/Z+ Neo — via Stalker Portal
1Find your MAG MAC address+
Power on your MAG/Formuler box. Go to Settings → System Information — your MAC address is displayed there. Send it to our team via WhatsApp or email.
2We configure the portal+
Our team registers your MAC address on our Stalker Portal within minutes. You'll receive a Portal URL by WhatsApp/email — no username or password needed for MAG.
3Enter the portal URL+
On your MAG: go to Settings → System Settings → Servers → Portals. In the Portal 1 URL field, enter the URL we sent you. Save and exit.
4Reboot and watch+
Reboot the box (Settings → Reboot or unplug/replug). On restart, your MAG will connect to the portal and load your full channel list automatically.
Kodi
Kodi 19+ (Matrix) & Kodi 20 (Nexus) on any platform — via PVR IPTV Simple Client add-on
1Enable PVR IPTV Simple Client+
In Kodi, go to Add-ons → My add-ons → PVR clients → PVR IPTV Simple Client. Click Enable. If not listed, go to Add-ons → Install from repository and find it there.
2Enter your M3U URL+
In the add-on settings, go to the General tab. Set M3U playlist location to Remote path (internet address) and paste your M3U URL.
3Add EPG source+
In the EPG settings tab, set the EPG source to Remote path and enter the EPG URL from your welcome email. Set refresh to Once a day and save.
4Restart Kodi+
Restart Kodi for the changes to take effect. Your channels will appear under TV → Channels in the main menu. EPG data populates within 2–3 minutes.
VLC Media Player
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS & Android — the universal free player
1Install VLC+
Download VLC from videolan.org (desktop) or your device's app store (iOS / Android). It's completely free and open source.
2Open Network Stream+
Desktop: Media → Open Network Stream → paste your M3U URL → Play.
Mobile: tap the Network stream icon and paste your URL.
Mobile: tap the Network stream icon and paste your URL.
3Navigate the playlist+
On desktop, the full channel list appears in the side playlist panel (View → Playlist). On mobile, scroll through the channel list and tap any entry to play.
4Tip: save your playlist locally+
Download your M3U file once and open it from your desktop. This lets VLC load channels instantly without fetching from the server each time. Update it once a month to keep the channel list current.
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IPTV Setup FAQ — Common Issues & Quick Fixes
Common troubleshooting questions for your IPTV setup guide — buffering, credentials, EPG and device compatibility.
My stream is buffering — what do I do?
First check your internet speed — IPTV needs at least 15 Mbps for HD, 25 Mbps for 4K. You can run a quick test at fast.com. If speed is fine, try switching from the Premium server to Standard (or vice versa) in your app settings. Also try restarting your router. If the issue persists, contact us on WhatsApp with your username so we can check the server load in your region.
A channel is showing as offline or not found
Individual channels can occasionally go down for maintenance. Try refreshing your playlist in the app. If the channel is still missing after 30 minutes, contact us — we'll update the stream URL on our end and push the fix immediately.
I received my M3U URL — where do I paste it?
It depends on your app. In TiviMate: Add Playlist → M3U Playlist → paste. In IPTV Smarters: Add User → M3U URL → paste. In VLC: Media → Open Network Stream → paste. In Smart IPTV (Smart TV): go to siptv.eu/mylist and register it there. See the full device guides above for screenshots.
My credentials aren't working
Double-check that you're copying the full URL including the
http:// prefix — sometimes emails clip the beginning. Also check for trailing spaces when pasting. If you still can't connect, send us your username on WhatsApp and we'll verify your account status straight away.The EPG / programme guide isn't showing
EPG data is embedded in your M3U URL. In TiviMate, go to Settings → EPG → Update EPG and wait 2–3 minutes. In IPTV Smarters, go to Settings → Force sync EPG. If EPG is still missing after syncing, contact us and we'll send you a dedicated XMLTV EPG URL to use.
How do I set up on two devices at the same time?
If your subscription includes multiple simultaneous connections (2–4), simply set up each device using the same M3U URL or Xtream Codes credentials. Each device uses one connection. If you get a "max connections" error, it means you've hit your connection limit — contact us to add more.
I changed device — do I need a new subscription?
No — your M3U URL and Xtream Codes work on any device. Just install a compatible app on your new device, paste your credentials, and you're set. No need to contact us unless you need help configuring it.
Video quality is lower than expected — how do I get 4K?
First make sure you're on a Premium server tier (4K is only available on Premium). Then check that your player is set to Auto quality or the highest resolution in the stream settings. Your internet connection also needs to deliver at least 25 Mbps sustained for stable 4K playback.
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