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IPTV on iPhone and iPad - The Best Apps and How to Set Them Up

Published November 7, 20263 min readBy the Kemo IPTV team

Key takeaway

To watch IPTV on an iPhone or iPad, install a player from the App Store such as IPTV Smarters Player Lite or GSE Smart IPTV, then add your Xtream Codes login or M3U link. Both work on Wi-Fi and on 5G or 4G.

IPTV on iPhone and iPad - The Best Apps and How to Set Them Up

An iPhone or iPad turns your IPTV subscription into a portable TV: the game on the train, a series in bed, the news while traveling. Apple doesn't allow apps from outside the App Store, so here are the players that work well and how to set them up.

The best IPTV apps for iPhone

App	Price	Login	Strength
IPTV Smarters Player Lite	Free	Xtream Codes or M3U	Same menus as on TV
GSE Smart IPTV	Free with in-app options	Xtream Codes or M3U	Many settings, AirPlay

Which one should you choose?

Pick Smarters Player Lite if you already use IPTV Smarters on your TV: you'll find the same menus. Choose GSE Smart IPTV if you like to fine-tune playback settings.

Set up Smarters Player Lite

1Install IPTV Smarters Player Lite from the App Store.
2Open it and choose Xtream Codes API.
3Enter a playlist name, your username, password and server URL from your Kemo IPTV plan or free trial.
4Tap Add user: live TV, movies and series appear.

Set up GSE Smart IPTV

1Install GSE Smart IPTV from the App Store.
2Open the menu and choose Xtream Codes API (or Remote Playlists for an M3U link).
3Tap +, enter your details and save.
4Open the playlist to load the channels.

Copy, don't type

Copy your login from the message you received and paste it into the app. It avoids most typing mistakes, especially in the server URL.

5G, 4G or Wi-Fi?

IPTV works on mobile data, but watch your data plan: an hour of HD uses roughly 1.5 to 3 GB, in line with Netflix's data usage figures. On Wi-Fi, there's no limit to worry about.

Quality	Approximate data per hour
SD	0.5 to 1 GB
HD	1.5 to 3 GB
4K	7 GB or more

Watching on the go

Choose the HD version of a channel on mobile data to save data.
Use AirPlay to send the picture to an Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible TV.
Remember that a 1-screen plan plays on one device at a time: if someone is watching at home, you need a multi-screen plan.

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Parental controls on iPhone and iPad

Both apps let you lock categories with a PIN. You can also limit the app itself with iOS Screen Time in Settings.

Common iPhone and iPad problems

Problem	Fix
Login rejected	Paste the details again, including http:// and the port
Picture freezes on mobile data	Switch to the HD version or to Wi-Fi
No sound on some channels	Change the audio track in the player settings
App closes	Update iOS and the app, then restart the iPhone

For TV setups, see our Smart TV guide and the installation guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best IPTV app for iPhone?

IPTV Smarters Player Lite for most people, especially if you use Smarters on your TV. GSE Smart IPTV is a good alternative with more settings.

Can I install TiviMate on an iPhone?

No. TiviMate only exists for Android-based devices. On iPhone, use Smarters Player Lite or GSE Smart IPTV.

Does IPTV work on 4G or 5G?

Yes. Choose the HD version of channels to save data: an hour of HD uses roughly 1.5 to 3 GB.

Can I watch IPTV on Apple TV?

Yes, with IPTV Smarters Player Lite from the App Store on Apple TV, or by sending the picture from an iPhone with AirPlay.

Are IPTV apps for iPhone free?

The players are free or offer optional paid features. The channels come from your IPTV subscription.

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