Apple TV, iPhone and iPad don't come with an IPTV player, and apps like TiviMate aren't available on Apple's platforms. Plenty of good players are, though, and setup is quick once you know which details to enter.
Choosing a player for Apple devices
Popular options in the App Store include:
- GSE Smart IPTV — long-established, supports both Xtream-codes logins and M3U playlists, available on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV.
- IPTV Smarters — the same simple layout as on other platforms, handy if the rest of your household already uses it.
- Other tvOS players — several newer apps focus on a polished Apple TV experience; many are free to try with optional in-app purchases.
App features and pricing are set by their developers and can change, so check recent reviews in the App Store. Our IPTV player comparison sets the main options side by side across all devices.
Setting up on Apple TV
- On the Apple TV home screen, open the App Store and search for your chosen player.
- Install and open it.
- Choose to add a playlist or log in, and pick Xtream codes if it's offered.
- Enter the server URL, username and password from your ProTVHub email. (If the app only accepts playlists, paste your M3U link instead.)
- Save, and wait for channels and the programme guide to load.
Typing long URLs with the Siri Remote is fiddly. Many apps let you enter details from your iPhone, or you can use the Apple TV Remote in Control Centre on your iPhone to type with the phone's keyboard.
Setting up on iPhone and iPad
The steps are the same, just quicker thanks to copy and paste: open your welcome email, copy each field and paste it into the player. Once added, you can AirPlay a stream to an Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible TV, although watching directly in the Apple TV app is usually smoother.
Tips for Apple devices
- Apple TV 4K + Ethernet is the best combination for 4K streams.
- Turn on "Match Frame Rate" in Settings → Video and Audio → Match Content for more natural motion.
- On mobile data, choose HD channels to save data — a 4K stream can use several gigabytes an hour.
Troubleshooting
Login rejected — Apple devices love to auto-capitalise the first letter. Check the username and password carefully.
Channels load but the guide doesn't — some players need an EPG link or a manual refresh — see fixing a blank IPTV guide.
Picture buffers on Wi-Fi — move closer to the router or use Ethernet on Apple TV. There are more fixes in our guide to IPTV buffering.
