Install the app
On the App Store, IPTV Smarters is published as Smarters Player Lite. Install it on your iPhone or iPad (it also works on Apple TV).
iOS installation
Set up IPTV Smarters Pro on iPhone and iPad
Follow the essential steps to connect your IPTV Smarters Pro subscription on iOS and start watching quickly in HD, FHD or 4K. On Apple devices, IPTV Smarters Pro on iPhone and iPad is installed as Smarters Player Lite, and this guide covers the download, the login and watching on your TV.
Apple devices do not list an app called “IPTV Smarters Pro”. The same developer publishes it on the App Store as Smarters Player Lite, which works on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. Like every IPTV Smarters Pro version it is a free player with no channels of its own: your live TV, films and TV guide come from your IPTV subscription.
iOS steps at a glance
Add your login details
Choose Xtream Codes login or an M3U playlist, depending on the details you received.
Quick diagnosis
If there is an error, check the format of your details, your Wi-Fi and whether the app needs updating.
Watch on your TV
Use AirPlay to send the picture from your iPhone or iPad to an Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible Smart TV.
Install IPTV Smarters Pro on iPhone and iPad, step by step
- Open the App Store. On your iPhone or iPad, open the App Store and tap Search.
- Install Smarters Player Lite. Search for “Smarters Player Lite”, check it is the IPTV Smarters app, then tap Get and confirm with Face ID, Touch ID or your Apple ID password.
- Open the app. Open Smarters Player Lite and accept the terms of use.
- Choose Login with Xtream Codes API. Tap Login with Xtream Codes API. Use the M3U or playlist option only if you were given a playlist link.
- Enter your details. Type any name, then your username, password and server URL exactly as sent, including http:// and the port, and tap Add User.
- Test playback. Wait for live TV, films, series and the TV guide to load, then play a live channel and a film.
Your login details usually arrive within minutes of payment by email or WhatsApp. Copying them straight from the message is fine, but check that iOS has not added a space at the end or capitalised the first letter. The Xtream Codes login section of our IPTV Smarters Pro guide explains each field, and Xtream Codes vs M3U explains when a playlist is the better choice.
Watch on your TV with AirPlay
An iPhone or iPad is handy for watching around the house, but you can also put the picture on the big screen:
- From the player: start a channel, tap the AirPlay icon and choose your Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible Smart TV.
- Screen Mirroring: open Control Centre, tap Screen Mirroring and pick the TV.
- Same network: both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi, ideally the 5 GHz band.
If you watch on the TV most of the time, installing the app directly on an Apple TV gives a steadier picture than AirPlay. See how to use Smarters Player Lite on Apple TV, iPhone and iPad for the Apple TV set-up.
Tips and common iOS problems
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Login rejected | Re-type details, turn off auto-capitalisation for that field, check http:// and the port |
| App crashes or freezes | Update iOS (Settings → General → Software Update) and the app, then restart the device |
| Buffering on Wi-Fi | Move closer to the router, use 5 GHz Wi-Fi and drop to HD |
| Guide an hour out | Adjust the EPG time-shift as described in the IPTV Smarters Pro settings |
| Playback stops on another device | Your plan’s screen limit has been reached |
For stable streams allow about 10 Mbps for HD, 20 Mbps for Full HD and 30 Mbps for 4K per screen; our internet speed guide explains how to test. For other messages, see IPTV Smarters Pro not working.
IPTV Smarters Pro on iPhone and iPad FAQ
Is IPTV Smarters Pro on the iPhone App Store?
Yes, under a different name. On the App Store it is called Smarters Player Lite. It does the same job as IPTV Smarters Pro on other devices and accepts Xtream Codes or M3U logins.
Is Smarters Player Lite free?
The app is free to download but, like IPTV Smarters Pro, it contains no channels. You need an IPTV subscription, which gives you the login to add to the app.
Can I watch on my TV from an iPhone or iPad?
Yes. Use AirPlay to send the picture to an Apple TV or an AirPlay-compatible Smart TV, either from the player’s AirPlay icon or with Screen Mirroring in Control Centre. Keep both devices on the same Wi-Fi network.
Does the same app work on Apple TV?
Yes. Smarters Player Lite is also available on Apple TV, where you log in with the same Xtream Codes details. Our Apple TV guide covers the remote-based set-up.
Why does Smarters Player Lite say my login is invalid?
iPhone keyboards often add a capital letter at the start or a space after autocomplete. Re-type the username and password carefully, check the server URL includes http:// and the port, and confirm your plan is active.
Can I use my iPhone and TV at the same time?
Only if your plan includes enough screens. Essential and Premium play on one screen at a time; Supreme plays on two.
New to the app? Read our complete IPTV Smarters Pro guide, compare IPTV subscription plans or see how our IPTV service works.