How to Watch IPTV on iPhone and iPad
The best IPTV player apps for iPhone and iPad, how to add your Xtream Codes login or M3U link, and how to send the picture to your TV with AirPlay.
Your iPhone and iPad are excellent IPTV screens: sharp displays, good speakers, and you can watch anywhere in the house. Here is how to set them up.
Step 1: Install a player from the App Store
Search the App Store for an IPTV player that supports Xtream Codes logins. Popular choices include:
- IPTV Smarters Pro: free, simple menus
- IBO Player Pro: the same look as on Smart TVs, activated with a device key
- IPTVX and iPlayTV: polished apps, popular on Apple devices
Read the description before buying: some apps are free with ads, others have a one-time price or a subscription paid to the developer.
Step 2: Add your login
Open the app and choose Add playlist or Login with Xtream Codes. Type:
- Server: exactly as in our message, with
http://and the port - Username and Password: watch out for autocorrect and capital letters
If your app only accepts M3U, paste the full playlist link instead. Copy it from our message by holding your finger on it.
Step 3: Allow local network access if asked
Some apps ask for local network access. Allow it if you want to use AirPlay or a Chromecast. You can change it later in Settings → Privacy & Security → Local Network.
Watch on your TV with AirPlay
- Connect your iPhone and your Apple TV or AirPlay TV to the same Wi-Fi.
- Start a channel, then tap the AirPlay icon in the player (a screen with a triangle).
- Choose your TV.
Not every app supports AirPlay for live channels. If the button is missing, use Screen Mirroring from the Control Centre, or install the player on an Apple TV directly for the best quality.
Save mobile data
Watching on 4G or 5G uses a lot of data: about 1.5 GB per hour in HD and up to 7 GB per hour in 4K. On mobile data, pick the HD or SD version of a channel. See our guide on how much data IPTV uses.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download films to watch offline?
Most IPTV players do not allow downloads. Use your phone on Wi-Fi at home, or watch on the go with mobile data.
Does it count as a connection?
Yes. Each device watching at the same time uses one of your 1, 2 or 3 connections.
The app says "invalid credentials". Why?
Usually a typo or autocorrect. Retype the username and password slowly, or see our login troubleshooting guide.
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