How to watch IPTV on Apple TV, iPhone and iPad
To watch IPTV on Apple TV, iPhone or iPad, install a player from the App Store: there is nothing to sideload. Sign in, and use AirPlay to send the picture from your iPhone to a TV.
- Setup time
- About 5 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recommended app
- IBO Player Pro
- Covers
- iOS and iPadOS; tvOS
Which app plays IPTV on Apple TV and iPhone?
Updated October 28, 2026 by Elmer Wenston
Apple devices install apps from the App Store only, and several IPTV players are there: IBO Player Pro and ELK Player (activated with your device ID), Smarters Player Lite (the Apple version of IPTV Smarters, free) and UHF (free, with an optional Pro plan). Apple’s Apple TV support pages explain how to update tvOS and use AirPlay.
On an Apple TV, IBO Player Pro is the easiest with the Siri Remote because there is nothing to type. On an iPhone or iPad, Smarters Player Lite or UHF are free and sign in with the login from your welcome email.
Step-by-step app guides: Smarters Player Lite and IBO Player Pro. Test everything first with the free trial.
Player apps
- IBO Player Pro
- DeviceiPhone & iPad
- Price7-day free trial, then about $8 once for lifetime use on that device
- How you sign inDevice ID, activated by us
- ELK Player
- DeviceiPhone & iPad
- Price14-day free trial, then about €6 once for that device
- How you sign inDevice ID, activated by us
- Smarters Player Lite
- DeviceiPhone & iPad
- PriceFree
- How you sign inLogin from your welcome email
- UHF
- DeviceiPhone & iPad
- PriceFree, with an optional Pro plan
- How you sign inLogin from your welcome email
- Hot Player
- DeviceiPhone & iPad
- PriceFree period, then a small license fee
- How you sign inDevice ID, activated by us
- IBO Player Pro
- DeviceApple TV
- Price7-day free trial, then about $8 once for lifetime use on that device
- How you sign inDevice ID, activated by us
- ELK Player
- DeviceApple TV
- Price14-day free trial, then about €6 once for that device
- How you sign inDevice ID, activated by us
- Smarters Player Lite
- DeviceApple TV
- PriceFree
- How you sign inLogin from your welcome email
- UHF
- DeviceApple TV
- PriceFree, with an optional Pro plan
- How you sign inLogin from your welcome email
- Hot Player
- DeviceApple TV
- PriceFree period, then a small license fee
- How you sign inDevice ID, activated by us
Step-by-step setup
Have your welcome email open: it holds your login. No subscription yet? Get a free 24-hour trial login.
IBO Player Pro on iPhone & iPad
- 1
Open the App Store, search for “IBO Player Pro” and install it.
- 2
Open IBO Player Pro. Your device ID (MAC address) and key appear on screen. Take a photo or a screenshot.
- 3
Email it to support with your order email.
Email my device ID to support - 4
We activate it for you, usually within minutes. Restart IBO Player Pro and start watching.
Tip: AirPlay sends the picture from your iPhone or iPad to a TV.
IBO Player Pro: 7-day free trial, then about $8 once for lifetime use on that device. Set by its developer, separate from your BestIPTVforUSA plan.
IBO Player Pro on Apple TV
- 1
Open the App Store, search for “IBO Player Pro” and install it.
- 2
Open IBO Player Pro. Your device ID (MAC address) and key appear on screen. Take a photo or a screenshot.
- 3
Email it to support with your order email.
Email my device ID to support - 4
We activate it for you, usually within minutes. Restart IBO Player Pro and start watching.
IBO Player Pro: 7-day free trial, then about $8 once for lifetime use on that device. Set by its developer, separate from your BestIPTVforUSA plan.
Other apps that work
ELK Player on iPhone & iPad Paid
- 1
Open the App Store, search for “ELK Player” and install it.
- 2
Open ELK Player. Your device ID (MAC address) and key appear on screen. Take a photo or a screenshot.
- 3
Email it to support with your order email.
Email my device ID to support - 4
We activate it for you, usually within minutes. Restart ELK Player and start watching.
Activated with your device ID and key.
Smarters Player Lite on iPhone & iPad Free
- 1
Download Smarters Player Lite and install it:
the App Store ↗ - 2
Open Smarters Player Lite and choose Add playlist (or Login) with Xtream Codes API.
- 3
Enter the server URL, username and password from your welcome email, exactly as written.
- 4
Save. Channels, movies, series and the TV guide load in a few minutes.
The Apple version of IPTV Smarters.
UHF on iPhone & iPad Free
- 1
Download UHF and install it:
the App Store ↗ - 2
Open UHF and choose Add playlist (or Login) with Xtream Codes API.
- 3
Enter the server URL, username and password from your welcome email, exactly as written.
- 4
Save. Channels, movies, series and the TV guide load in a few minutes.
A polished player for Apple devices only.
Hot Player on iPhone & iPad Paid
- 1
Open the App Store, search for “Hot Player” and install it.
- 2
Open Hot Player. Your device ID (MAC address) and key appear on screen. Take a photo or a screenshot.
- 3
Email it to support with your order email.
Email my device ID to support - 4
We activate it for you, usually within minutes. Restart Hot Player and start watching.
Activated with the MAC address on its first screen.
ELK Player on Apple TV Paid
- 1
Open the App Store, search for “ELK Player” and install it.
- 2
Open ELK Player. Your device ID (MAC address) and key appear on screen. Take a photo or a screenshot.
- 3
Email it to support with your order email.
Email my device ID to support - 4
We activate it for you, usually within minutes. Restart ELK Player and start watching.
Activated with your device ID and key.
Smarters Player Lite on Apple TV Free
- 1
Open the App Store, search for “Smarters Player Lite” and install it.
- 2
Open Smarters Player Lite and choose Add playlist (or Login) with Xtream Codes API.
- 3
Enter the server URL, username and password from your welcome email, exactly as written.
- 4
Save. Channels, movies, series and the TV guide load in a few minutes.
The Apple version of IPTV Smarters.
UHF on Apple TV Free
- 1
Download UHF and install it:
the App Store ↗ - 2
Open UHF and choose Add playlist (or Login) with Xtream Codes API.
- 3
Enter the server URL, username and password from your welcome email, exactly as written.
- 4
Save. Channels, movies, series and the TV guide load in a few minutes.
A polished player for Apple devices only.
Hot Player on Apple TV Paid
- 1
Open the App Store, search for “Hot Player” and install it.
- 2
Open Hot Player. Your device ID (MAC address) and key appear on screen. Take a photo or a screenshot.
- 3
Email it to support with your order email.
Email my device ID to support - 4
We activate it for you, usually within minutes. Restart Hot Player and start watching.
Activated with the MAC address on its first screen.
Common questions
Quick fixes for the problems people hit most.
Video keeps buffering
Check your internet speed: 4K needs a fast, steady connection. Switch to FHD or HD on slower networks, or restart your router.
Channels won’t load
Check the server URL, username and password for typos. They are case-sensitive, so type them again carefully.
The app is frozen
Close the app and open it again. If it still freezes, restart the device, then open the app.
The app won’t activate
Email your device ID and key screenshot again and we will reactivate it straight away.
Is TiviMate available on iPhone or Apple TV?
No. TiviMate is an Android app. On Apple devices use IBO Player Pro, Smarters Player Lite or UHF.
Can I watch on my TV from my iPhone?
Yes. Play a channel, open Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring and choose your Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible TV.
Which Apple TV model do I need?
Any Apple TV HD or 4K running a current tvOS. For 4K streams, an Apple TV 4K.
Does it use my mobile data?
Yes, if you watch away from Wi-Fi. An HD stream at about 10 Mbps uses up to roughly 4.5 GB an hour, so watch on Wi-Fi when you can.
Where do I find the login to type?
In your welcome email: a server URL, a username and a password. They are case-sensitive.
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