IPTV Setup Guides – How to Set Up Your UK IPTV Subscription | Gold IPTV
🔥 Amazon Firestick & Fire TV
New Firestick 2025/2026 (Vega OS) may block standard APK installs. If you hit an error, for our ADB sideload method.
  1. 1Go to Settings → My Fire TV → Developer Options and enable Apps from Unknown Sources. If Developer Options isn't visible, go to About and tap your device name 7 times to unlock it.
  2. 2From the Firestick home screen search bar, find and install the free Downloader app by AFTVnews.
  3. 3Open Downloader and enter https://iptvsmarters.com — download and install the latest IPTV Smarters Pro APK.
  4. 4Open IPTV Smarters Pro, tap Login with Xtream Codes API and enter your Server URL, Username and Password from your Gold IPTV welcome message.
  5. 5Tap Add User. Your full Gold IPTV UK channel list, VOD and EPG load automatically. For best quality, set the player to External → VLC during playback.
  1. 1Use Downloader (see above) to install TiviMate APK from tivimate.com, or install directly from the Amazon App Store if available.
  2. 2Open TiviMate and tap Add Playlist → Xtream Codes.
  3. 3Enter your Gold IPTV Server URL, Username and Password. TiviMate organises all your UK channels into categories with a full 7-day EPG grid.
  4. 4Go to Settings → Playback → Decoder and select Hardware (MediaCodec).
  5. 5Enable Auto frame-rate switching in Playback settings — essential for smooth football and film playback in 4K.
📺 Smart TV
Samsung Tizen OS cannot run IPTV Smarters natively. Use IBO Player or SS IPTV. For TiviMate on Samsung, plug a Firestick into the HDMI port.
  1. 1Press Home on your Samsung remote and go to the Apps section.
  2. 2Search for IBO Player or SS IPTV and install the free app.
  3. 3Open the app, go to Settings → Playlist → Add and enter your Gold IPTV Xtream Codes credentials or M3U URL.
  4. 4Enable Hardware Acceleration for smooth 4K. Samsung 2024–2026 TVs also support Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) — ideal for live Premier League matches.
  1. 1Press Home on your LG Magic Remote and open the LG Content Store.
  2. 2Search for SS IPTV or SmartOne IPTV and install the free app.
  3. 3Open the app, go to Settings → Load Playlist and paste your Gold IPTV M3U URL.
  4. 4Allow 30–60 seconds for your channels to load. Enable Hardware Acceleration for smooth 4K playback.
LG 2025/2026 TVs support Developer Mode for sideloading IPTV Smarters. for help with this method.
  1. 1Install Smart IPTV, SET IPTV or Net IPTV from your TV's app store. Smart IPTV is a one-time paid app (~£4.99); SET IPTV and Net IPTV are free.
  2. 2Open the app and note the MAC address displayed on screen.
  3. 3On your phone or PC, visit siptv.eu / setiptv.com / netiptv.pro. Enter your TV's MAC address and upload your Gold IPTV M3U URL.
  4. 4Press Send to TV / Reload on the website or app. Your full channel list loads instantly.
🤖 Android Phones, Tablets & TV Boxes
  1. 1Open the Google Play Store and search for Smarters Pro. Install the free app.
  2. 2Open the app and tap Add New User → Login with Xtream Codes API.
  3. 3Enter your Gold IPTV Server URL, Username and Password. Tap Add User.
  4. 4Your full UK channel list, VOD and EPG guide load automatically. Set player to External → VLC for best picture quality.
  1. 1Install TiviMate from the Google Play Store on your Android TV or Nvidia Shield.
  2. 2Open TiviMate and tap Add Playlist → Xtream Codes.
  3. 3Enter your Gold IPTV Server URL, Username and Password. All channels and EPG organise automatically.
  4. 4Go to Settings → Playback → Decoder → Hardware (MediaCodec) and enable Auto frame-rate switching for smooth sports & films.
  1. 1Install OTT Navigator IPTV from the Google Play Store.
  2. 2Tap the + button and choose Xtream Codes. Enter your Gold IPTV Server URL, Username and Password.
  3. 3OTT Navigator organises channels into a grid with logos and full EPG. Go to Settings → Player → External (VLC) for best performance.
  4. 4Catch-up TV: tap and hold any channel to access the 7-day replay feature included with your Gold IPTV UK subscription.
  1. 1Install Perfect Player IPTV from the Google Play Store (free).
  2. 2Go to Settings (gear icon) → General → Playlist and paste your Gold IPTV M3U URL.
  3. 3Also paste your EPG URL in the XMLTV field for the full 7-day programme guide.
  4. 4Go to Settings → Playback → Decoder → HW+ for the best performance on Android TV boxes.
🍎 iPhone, iPad & Apple TV
On iOS search for Smarters Player Lite — not "IPTV Smarters Pro". The Lite version is the official iOS version with identical features to Pro.
  1. 1Open the App Store and search for Smarters Player Lite. Tap Get to install free.
  2. 2Open the app, tap Add New User → Login with Xtream Codes API.
  3. 3Enter your Gold IPTV Server URL, Username and Password. Tap Add User.
  4. 4Your channels and VOD library load instantly. Enjoy 4K streams on your iPhone or iPad.
  1. 1On your Apple TV open the App Store and search for iPlayTV. Install the app (paid, ~£2.99).
  2. 2Open iPlayTV and select Add Playlist or Channel → M3U URL. Use the Apple Remote app on your iPhone as a keyboard for easy typing.
  3. 3Paste your Gold IPTV M3U URL. Optionally add your EPG URL for a full programme guide.
  4. 4Channels display in a clean grid. Enjoy 4K HDR streams with Dolby Vision on Apple TV.
  1. 1Install GSE Smart IPTV from the App Store. Free version available.
  2. 2Tap Remote Playlists → + and enter your Gold IPTV M3U URL. Or tap Xtream Codes API and enter credentials for automatic EPG.
  3. 3Go to Settings → Player → Hardware decoder for smooth 4K streams.
  1. 1On your Apple TV open the App Store and search for Smarters Player Lite. Install free.
  2. 2Open the app and select Add New User → Login with Xtream Codes API. Use the Apple Remote app on your iPhone as a keyboard.
  3. 3Enter your Gold IPTV Server URL, Username and Password. Tap Add User.
  4. 4Full channels and VOD appear immediately in 4K HDR quality on your Apple TV.
📦 MAG Box, Formuler & Smart STB
MAG Boxes use a Portal URL — not a username and password. with your MAG's MAC address (on the sticker on the base) and we'll send you the correct Portal URL instantly.
  1. 1Connect your MAG Box via HDMI and Ethernet cable. Press Menu on the remote.
  2. 2Go to Settings → System Settings → Servers → Portals.
  3. 3Enter your Gold IPTV Portal URL in the Portal 1 field. Press OK to save.
  4. 4Reboot the MAG Box. It loads your full channel list and VOD library automatically on restart.
Formuler runs myTV Online 2 natively and requires a Portal URL. with your device MAC address.
  1. 1Power on your Formuler and open myTV Online 2 from the home screen.
  2. 2Go to Settings → Portal Settings and enter the Portal URL provided by Gold IPTV.
  3. 3Save and restart the app. Your full Gold IPTV UK channel list and VOD load automatically.
  4. 4Alternatively, install TiviMate from the Formuler Play Store and use Xtream Codes login for a better EPG experience.
  1. 1Install Smart STB from the Google Play Store on your Android phone, tablet or TV box.
  2. 2Open the app and note the MAC address shown on screen. Send it to Gold IPTV via .
  3. 3Once confirmed, go to Settings → Portal → Portal URL and enter the URL we provide. Tap OK and restart.
💻 Windows PC & Mac
  1. 1Visit iptvsmarters.com, click Downloads and grab the Windows or macOS installer. Run and install.
  2. 2Open the app and click Add New User → Login with Xtream Codes API.
  3. 3Enter your Gold IPTV Server URL, Username and Password. Click Add User. Done.
  1. 1Download VLC free from videolan.org for Windows, Mac, Android or iOS.
  2. 2Windows/Mac: go to Media → Open Network Stream (Ctrl+N / Cmd+N), paste your Gold IPTV M3U URL and click Play.
  3. 3Android/iOS: tap the Network stream icon and paste your M3U URL.
  4. 4Use View → Playlist to browse and select channels.
VLC has no EPG or category sorting. For a better desktop experience, use IPTV Smarters Pro Desktop from iptvsmarters.com.
  1. 1Install My IPTV Player from the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 or 11.
  2. 2Open the app and go to Playlists → Add Playlist. Paste your Gold IPTV M3U URL and click Save.
  3. 3Go to Settings and enable Hardware Acceleration for smooth HD/4K playback.
🎬 Kodi
Kodi requires installing the PVR IPTV Simple Client add-on. This takes a few extra steps but works on almost every device Kodi runs on.
  1. 1Open Kodi → Settings → Add-ons → Install from repository → Kodi Add-on repository → PVR clients.
  2. 2Find and install PVR IPTV Simple Client. Once installed, tap Configure.
  3. 3Under General → M3U Playlist URL, paste your Gold IPTV M3U URL.
  4. 4Under EPG Settings, paste your XMLTV EPG URL for the full 7-day programme guide.
  5. 5Click OK and restart Kodi. Go to TV → Channels to browse all your live UK channels.
➕ More Apps & Devices
  1. 1Install Duplex Play from the Play Store (Android/Android TV), App Store (iOS/Apple TV), or Samsung/LG app store.
  2. 2Tap Add Playlist → Xtream Codes and enter your Gold IPTV Server URL, Username and Password.
  3. 3Channels load with a Netflix-style interface with channel logos and programme info. EPG loads automatically.
  1. 1On your Chromecast with Google TV open the Google Play Store and install Smarters Pro or TiviMate.
  2. 2Follow the standard IPTV Smarters Pro or TiviMate setup steps above — full Xtream Codes login, same as any Android TV device.
  1. 1Install VLC or Smarters Player Lite on your Android or iOS phone and load your M3U URL.
  2. 2Make sure your phone and Chromecast are on the same Wi-Fi network.
  3. 3While a channel is playing, tap the Cast icon and select your Chromecast to mirror the stream to your TV.
  1. 1On your Xbox open the Microsoft Store and search for IPTV Smarters or use the Edge browser to access the web player.
  2. 2For Edge: open the browser and paste your Gold IPTV M3U URL or web player link to start streaming instantly.
  3. 3For the best experience, connect your Xbox via Ethernet and enable 4K output in Xbox display settings.
  1. 1Install IPTV Extreme from the Google Play Store or App Store.
  2. 2Tap Menu (☰) → Playlists → +. Select Remote Playlist (URL) and paste your Gold IPTV M3U URL. Tap Save.
  3. 3Go to Settings → Preferred Player → Hardware Decoder for 4K streams.
  4. 4For the EPG guide go to Settings → EPG and enter your XMLTV URL for a full 7-day schedule.

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