IPTV Activation Guide – Step by Step Instructions

IPTV Activation Guide

Complete step-by-step instructions to activate your IPTV service on any device after purchasing your pass

🔑 Before You Start

Make sure you have received your IPTV credentials from your seller: M3U URL/Playlist, Username, Password, and Server URL (if applicable).

📺 Smart TVs

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Samsung (Tizen OS)

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1
Install IPTV App
Go to Samsung App Store → Search for “Smart IPTV” or “IPTV Smarters Pro” → Install the app
2
Launch the App
Open the installed IPTV app from your TV’s app menu
3
Add Playlist
Select “Add Playlist” → Choose “M3U URL” → Enter your M3U playlist URL provided by your seller
4
Enter Credentials
Input your username and password when prompted
5
Load Channels
Wait for the channel list to load → Start watching your IPTV channels

LG (WebOS)

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1
Access LG Content Store
Press the Home button → Navigate to LG Content Store
2
Search for IPTV App
Search for “IPTV Smarters Pro” or “Smart IPTV” → Download and install
3
Configure App
Open the app → Select “Add New User” → Choose “Login with Xtream Codes API”
4
Enter Server Details
Input Server URL, Username, and Password provided by your seller
5
Complete Setup
Click “Add User” → Wait for channels to load → Enjoy your IPTV service

Android TV

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1
Open Google Play Store
Navigate to Google Play Store on your Android TV
2
Install IPTV App
Search for “IPTV Smarters Pro” → Install the application
3
Launch and Setup
Open IPTV Smarters Pro → Select “Login with Xtream Codes API”
4
Input Credentials
Enter your Server URL, Username, and Password
5
Start Streaming
Tap “Add User” → Browse channels and start watching

Sony Bravia

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1
Access Google Play Store
Press Home button → Navigate to Google Play Store (Sony Bravia runs Android TV)
2
Download IPTV App
Search and install “IPTV Smarters Pro” or “TiviMate”
3
Configure Application
Open the app → Choose your preferred login method (M3U URL or Xtream Codes)
4
Add Your Service
Enter the credentials provided by your IPTV seller
5
Enjoy Content
Wait for channel list to populate → Start streaming

📦 Set-Top Boxes & Streaming Devices

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Android TV Boxes (NVIDIA Shield, Xiaomi Mi Box)

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1
Access Play Store
Open Google Play Store on your Android TV Box
2
Install IPTV Application
Download “IPTV Smarters Pro”, “TiviMate”, or “Perfect Player”
3
Setup Configuration
Launch app → Select login method → Enter your IPTV credentials
4
Load Playlist
Wait for channels to load → Organize favorites if needed
5
Start Watching
Browse channel categories → Select and enjoy your content

MAG Boxes (Infomir MAG 254, MAG 322)

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1
Access System Settings
Press “Setup” on your remote → Navigate to “System Settings”
2
Configure Servers
Go to “Servers” → Select “Portals” → Click “Portal 1”
3
Enter Portal URL
Input the Portal URL provided by your IPTV seller
4
Save and Restart
Save settings → Restart your MAG box
5
Activate Service
After restart → Portal will load → Enter activation code if required

Formuler Boxes (Z8, Z10)

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1
Open MyTVOnline
Launch the pre-installed “MyTVOnline” app
2
Add New Portal
Click “Add Portal” → Select “Add Portal”
3
Configure Portal
Enter Portal Name → Input Portal URL from your seller
4
Connect to Service
Click “Connect” → Wait for portal to load
5
Start Streaming
Browse available channels → Select content to watch

Amazon Fire Stick / Fire TV Cube

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1
Enable Unknown Sources
Settings → My Fire TV → Developer Options → Apps from Unknown Sources (ON)
2
Install Downloader App
Go to Amazon App Store → Search “Downloader” → Install
3
Download IPTV App
Open Downloader → Enter IPTV Smarters Pro APK URL → Download and install
4
Configure IPTV App
Launch IPTV Smarters → Add your credentials → Load playlist
5
Enjoy Content
Browse channels → Start watching your IPTV service

Apple TV

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1
Access App Store
Open the App Store on your Apple TV
2
Search for IPTV App
Search for “IPTV Smarters Pro” or “GSE Smart IPTV” → Install
3
Launch Application
Open the installed IPTV app
4
Add Your Service
Select login method → Enter your IPTV credentials
5
Start Streaming
Wait for channels to load → Browse and watch content

Roku

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1
Enable Developer Mode
Press Home 3x → Up 2x → Right → Left → Right → Left → Right → Enter IP and create password
2
Install M3U Channel
Search Roku Channel Store for “M3U Playlist Player” or similar IPTV app
3
Configure Playlist
Open the app → Add M3U URL → Enter your playlist URL
4
Load Channels
Wait for channel list to populate
5
Watch Content
Browse channels → Select and enjoy your IPTV service

Chromecast

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1
Setup Mobile Device
Install IPTV app on your Android/iOS device (IPTV Smarters Pro recommended)
2
Configure IPTV App
Add your IPTV credentials to the mobile app
3
Connect to Chromecast
Ensure mobile device and Chromecast are on same WiFi network
4
Cast Content
Open IPTV app → Select channel → Tap Cast icon → Choose your Chromecast
5
Control Playback
Use your mobile device to control playback on TV

📱 Mobile Devices

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Android Phones/Tablets

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1
Download IPTV App
Open Google Play Store → Search “IPTV Smarters Pro” → Install
2
Launch Application
Open IPTV Smarters Pro from your app drawer
3
Add New User
Tap “Add New User” → Select “Login with Xtream Codes API”
4
Enter Credentials
Input Server URL, Username, and Password from your seller
5
Start Watching
Tap “Add User” → Browse channels → Enjoy your IPTV service

iPhones/iPads

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1
Access App Store
Open the App Store on your iOS device
2
Download IPTV App
Search for “IPTV Smarters Pro” or “GSE Smart IPTV” → Install
3
Open Application
Launch the installed IPTV app
4
Configure Service
Add new connection → Enter your IPTV credentials
5
Enjoy Content
Wait for channels to load → Browse and watch your content

💻 Computers

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Windows PC

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1
Download VLC Media Player
Visit videolan.org → Download and install VLC Media Player
2
Open Network Stream
Launch VLC → Media menu → Open Network Stream (Ctrl+N)
3
Enter M3U URL
Paste your M3U playlist URL in the network URL field
4
Load Playlist
Click “Play” → VLC will load your channel list
5
Browse Channels
Use playlist window to browse and select channels

Alternative Method

You can also download IPTV Smarters Pro for Windows from their official website for a better TV-like experience.

Mac

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1
Install VLC Player
Download VLC from videolan.org → Install on your Mac
2
Open Network Stream
Launch VLC → File menu → Open Network (⌘+N)
3
Add M3U Playlist
Enter your M3U playlist URL → Click “Open”
4
Access Playlist
Window menu → Playlist (⌘+L) to view channel list
5
Watch Channels
Double-click any channel to start watching

Mac App Store Option

Search for “IPTV” in Mac App Store for dedicated IPTV applications like “IPTV” by Alexander Kostyuk.

Linux

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1
Install VLC
Open terminal → Run:
sudo apt install vlc
(Ubuntu/Debian) or use your distro’s package manager
2
Launch VLC
Open VLC from applications menu or run
vlc
in terminal
3
Open Network Stream
Media → Open Network Stream (Ctrl+N)
4
Load M3U Playlist
Paste your M3U URL → Click “Play”
5
Browse Content
View → Playlist to see all available channels

Command Line Option

You can also play IPTV directly from terminal:

vlc “your_m3u_url_here”

🎮 Gaming Consoles

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PlayStation 4/5

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1
Access PlayStation Store
Navigate to PlayStation Store on your console
2
Search for Media Apps
Search for “Media Player” or web browser apps
3
Use Web Browser
Install and open web browser → Navigate to web-based IPTV player
4
Load M3U Playlist
Enter your M3U URL in the web player
5
Start Streaming
Select channels and enjoy content

Alternative Method

Use DLNA/UPnP streaming from a computer or mobile device to your PlayStation for better performance.

Xbox One/Series X/S

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1
Access Microsoft Store
Open Microsoft Store on your Xbox console
2
Install Edge Browser
Search and install Microsoft Edge browser
3
Navigate to IPTV Player
Open Edge → Go to web-based IPTV player site
4
Add Your Playlist
Input your M3U playlist URL
5
Watch Content
Browse channels and start streaming

Better Alternative

Look for “MyIPTV Player” or similar apps in Microsoft Store for Xbox, or use casting from mobile devices.

Nintendo Switch

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1
Limited IPTV Support
Nintendo Switch has very limited media app support
2
Use Alternative Device
Recommended to use a different device for IPTV streaming
3
Homebrew Option
Advanced users with homebrew can install media players (not recommended for beginners)
4
Screen Mirroring
Use screen mirroring from mobile device to TV instead
5
Consider Other Options
Use dedicated streaming devices for better IPTV experience

Recommendation

Nintendo Switch is not ideal for IPTV. Consider using a Fire Stick, Android TV box, or smart TV app instead.

🎬 Media Players & Software

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Kodi

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1
Install PVR IPTV Simple Client
Add-ons → My Add-ons → PVR clients → PVR IPTV Simple Client → Enable
2
Configure Add-on
Click “Configure” → General tab → Location: Remote Path (Internet address)
3
Enter M3U URL
M3U Play List URL: Enter your playlist URL from seller
4
Save and Restart
Click “OK” → Restart Kodi for changes to take effect
5
Access TV Channels
Go to TV → Channels to view your IPTV channels

EPG (Electronic Program Guide)

If your seller provides an EPG URL, add it in the EPG Settings tab for program information.

VLC Media Player

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1
Open Network Stream
Media menu → Open Network Stream (Ctrl+N)
2
Enter M3U URL
Paste your M3U playlist URL in the network URL field
3
Load Playlist
Click “Play” → VLC will load your channel list
4
View Playlist
View menu → Playlist (Ctrl+L) to see all channels
5
Watch Channels
Double-click any channel in playlist to start watching

Save Playlist

You can save the playlist locally: Media → Save Playlist to File for offline access to channel list.

Plex

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1
Install IPTV Plugin
Download IPTV plugin for Plex from GitHub or Plex plugin directory
2
Install Plugin
Copy plugin to Plex plugins folder → Restart Plex Media Server
3
Configure Plugin
Settings → Plugins → IPTV → Configure with your M3U URL
4
Add Library
Add new library → Select IPTV as source
5
Access Channels
Browse your IPTV channels through Plex interface

Alternative Method

Use Plex’s “Live TV & DVR” feature with HDHomeRun or similar tuner that supports IPTV sources.

🔧 Other Devices

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Raspberry Pi

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1
Install Kodi/LibreELEC
Flash LibreELEC or install Kodi on Raspberry Pi OS
2
Setup IPTV Add-on
Follow Kodi IPTV setup instructions (PVR IPTV Simple Client)
3
Configure Network
Ensure stable internet connection for smooth streaming
4
Add M3U Playlist
Enter your IPTV credentials in the PVR client settings
5
Optimize Performance
Adjust video settings for optimal playback on Pi hardware

Hardware Recommendation

Use Raspberry Pi 4 with at least 2GB RAM for better IPTV streaming performance.

Generic Android IPTV Boxes

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1
Install IPTV App
Use Google Play Store or sideload IPTV Smarters Pro APK
2
Enable Unknown Sources
Settings → Security → Unknown Sources (if sideloading)
3
Configure IPTV App
Open app → Add new user → Enter your IPTV credentials
4
Test Connection
Verify channels load properly and playback is smooth
5
Optimize Settings
Adjust video quality and buffer settings for your internet speed

Performance Tips

Ensure your Android box has sufficient RAM (2GB+) and a stable internet connection for best results.