How do I watch IPTV on an iPhone or iPad?

Which IPTV app is best on an iPhone or iPad?

Choose a player that takes an Xtream Codes sign-in, since it then pulls in the programme grid and on-demand titles without extra work. These four are popular on Apple devices in 2026:

On Apple devices, the Smarters app is called Smarters Player Lite; there is no "Pro" edition for iOS. Several unrelated apps copy the Smarters name, so check the developer and recent reviews first. Skip any app that sells you channels inside the app itself: a real player is empty until you add a login. Prices and features change, so read the App Store listing before paying for an upgrade.

What are the setup steps on an iPhone?

The steps are identical on iPhone and iPad. Here they are in Smarters Player Lite:

1. Open the App Store, search for the player and tap Get.
2. Open it and pick the option named Login with Xtream Codes API (other players say "Add playlist" or "Xtream login").
3. Type any name, then the username, password and server URL exactly as your provider emailed them. Watch for capital letters and the http:// part.
4. Tap Add User and wait a minute while channels, guide and movies download.
5. Open Live TV, pick a category and tap a channel.

For pictures of every screen, plus the M3U method, open our step-by-step iOS and Apple TV walkthrough. Unsure which login type to pick? Read M3U versus Xtream Codes explained.

Can you put IPTV from an iPhone or iPad on the TV?

Yes, with AirPlay. Join the iPhone and television to one Wi-Fi network and play a channel. Next, press the AirPlay symbol inside the player, or swipe down to Control Centre and choose Screen Mirroring. It works with an Apple TV and with many Samsung, LG and other Smart TVs that support AirPlay 2, as Apple's AirPlay instructions explain.

Mirroring is handy for a movie night, but it drains the battery and pauses when a call comes in. For daily viewing, install the same player on an Apple TV or another TV device and sign in there instead.

Does King IPTV work on an iPhone and iPad?

Yes. Each King IPTV plan comes with Xtream Codes details plus an M3U address, which every player above accepts. Each iPhone or iPad that is playing counts as one screen, and plans cover 1 to 5 at once, which suits a family where the kids watch on tablets while the TV is on. Read how one subscription works on several devices, test everything with our one-day free trial, and message Live Chat in English or French if a login refuses to go through.