How to Set Up IPTV on Apple TV and iPhone
How to set up IPTV on Apple TV, iPhone and iPad using a player from the App Store and your Xtream Codes or M3U login. Works with an IPTV subscription.
- Apple TV (tvOS)
- iPhone (iOS)
- iPad (iPadOS)
Before you start
- An active IPTV subscription
- Your Xtream Codes login or M3U URL (sent to you by email)
- An Apple TV, iPhone or iPad signed in to the App Store
Step-by-step
- 1
Install a player from the App Store
On Apple TV, iPhone or iPad, open the App Store and install a mainstream IPTV player that supports Xtream Codes or M3U logins.
- 2
Open the player and accept the terms
Launch the app and accept its end-user agreement to reach the login screen.
- 3
Choose your login type
Select the Xtream Codes option to enter a username, password and server URL, or the playlist option to paste your M3U URL.
- 4
Enter your subscription details
Type the details from your purchase email exactly, including http/https and the port for the server URL.
- 5
Let the content load
The app downloads your Live TV, Movies and Series categories along with the EPG.
- 6
Start watching
Open Live TV, choose a channel, and playback begins on your Apple device.
Troubleshooting
Login fails on iPhone or iPad
Disable iCloud Private Relay (Settings → your name → iCloud → Private Relay) and any VPN during activation, then re-enter the server URL exactly as emailed.
Channels buffer on Apple TV
Use 5GHz Wi-Fi or ethernet, set the player's stream format to Default, and prefer a stable HD stream over 4K on a busy network.
Browse all IPTV setup guides, or get the background first: what is IPTV?, is IPTV legal in the UK? and troubleshooting if anything goes wrong.
The app is just the player
An IPTV app is only the player. To load channels, you need an active IPTV subscription — that’s what provides your login and the content.
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