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IPTV player apps: guides and comparisons

16 guides

Viking IPTV Editorial Team · 3 min read

Which IPTV player to use on each device, how to log in, and how the popular apps compare. 16 guides, written by the Viking IPTV team.

  • The best IPTV player apps, device by device
    The best IPTV player for each device: Firestick, Android TV, Samsung, LG, iPhone, Apple TV, Windows and Mac, with what each app does well.
  • TiviMate setup guide
    TiviMate setup on Firestick and Android TV: add an Xtream Codes playlist, load the TV guide, build favourites and decide whether Premium is worth it.
  • IPTV Smarters Pro: setup on every device
    IPTV Smarters Pro setup for Firestick, Android, iPhone, Windows and smart TVs: log in with Xtream Codes, fix common errors and use its features.
  • IBO Player setup guide
    Set up IBO Player on Samsung, LG, Android or Fire TV: find the MAC and device key, add your playlist on the website, and what the activation fee covers.
  • Smart IPTV (SIPTV): how to upload your playlist
    How to use the Smart IPTV app on Samsung and LG: find the MAC, upload your M3U link on siptv.app, add the EPG, and activate after the trial.
  • GSE Smart IPTV setup
    Set up GSE Smart IPTV on Apple devices and Android: add an Xtream or M3U playlist, load EPG, and use its parental lock and casting.
  • OTT Navigator setup and settings
    Set up OTT Navigator on Android TV and Fire TV: add a provider, configure the guide and catch-up, and tune it for fast switching.
  • XCIPTV player guide
    XCIPTV player setup on Firestick and Android: log in with Xtream Codes, pick the right player engine, and when to choose it over TiviMate.
  • VLC for IPTV
    Use VLC media player for IPTV on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone: open your M3U link, switch channels and fix common playback issues.
  • Smart STB on Samsung and LG TVs
    What Smart STB is, how it emulates a MAG box on Samsung and LG TVs, how to enter a portal URL, and what its subscription covers.
  • TiviMate vs IPTV Smarters
    TiviMate vs IPTV Smarters Pro compared: devices, guide, multiview, recording, price and ease of use, with a clear recommendation for each viewer.
  • IBO Player vs TiviMate
    IBO Player vs TiviMate: which is better for IPTV, where each runs, how much each costs, and when to add a streaming stick instead.
  • IPTV Smarters Lite vs Pro
    IPTV Smarters Player Lite vs IPTV Smarters Pro: which devices get which app, feature differences, and which one to install.
  • Best IPTV app for Firestick
    The 5 best IPTV apps for Fire TV Stick compared: TiviMate, IPTV Smarters, XCIPTV, OTT Navigator and Kodi. Speed, guide, features and price.
  • Best IPTV app for each smart TV
    Which IPTV app to use on each smart TV brand: Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, TCL, Philips and Vizio, plus when a stick is the better choice.
  • Best IPTV app for iPhone and iPad
    The best IPTV players for iPhone and iPad compared: UHF, IPTVX, iPlayTV, GSE Smart IPTV and Smarters Player Lite. Features, price and sync.