IBO Player Guide: Setup, Features and Best Settings
Everything about IBO Player and IBO Player Pro, from adding your playlist to the TV guide, catch-up, favourites and the settings that give a smooth picture.
IBO Player is one of the most widely used IPTV players because it runs almost everywhere: Samsung and LG Smart TVs, Android TV, Fire TV, phones, tablets and even some set-top boxes. It looks the same on every device, so the whole family knows where to find things.
Where to get it
- Samsung, LG, Hisense VIDAA: the TV's own app store (search "IBO Player" or "IBO Player Pro").
- Android TV, Google TV, phones: Google Play.
- Fire TV: Amazon Appstore or the developer's website with Downloader.
- iPhone, iPad, Apple TV: the App Store, where available.
Adding your playlist
IBO Player is activated with a MAC address and a device key shown when you open the app. Send us a photo of that screen, or add the playlist yourself on the official website. Our step-by-step activation guide explains both ways.
The main menus
- Live TV: channels by category, with the TV guide (EPG) for each.
- Movies and Series: the on-demand library, with posters and descriptions.
- Catch-up: channels with a clock icon let you watch programmes from the last four days.
- Favourites: press and hold OK on a channel (or the menu button) to add it.
Settings worth changing
- Player: if a channel stutters, switch between the built-in players (often called "Player 1 / Player 2" or "ExoPlayer / VLC"). One usually works better on your device.
- Hardware decoding: keep it on for 4K.
- Time format and time zone: set your local zone so the TV guide matches.
- Hide categories: remove countries or groups you never watch; menus become much faster.
- Parental lock: set a PIN and lock adult or late-night categories.
Activation and price
The app has a free trial (often 7 days), then needs an activation per device, for one year or for life. This fee goes to the app developer, not to us. To keep things simple, we sell IBO Player licenses and activate them for you.
Frequently asked questions
IBO Player or IBO Player Pro?
They are made by related developers and work the same way. Use whichever is available on your device.
Why does IBO Player show "No playlist"?
The playlist is linked to a different MAC address, or the TV was reset. Send us a new photo of the MAC screen.
Can I use IBO Player without a MAC address?
No. The MAC and device key are how the app knows which playlist belongs to your device.
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