Before You Start
Any recent iPhone or iPad can play IPTV through an app from the App Store. All you need is a Wi-Fi or mobile connection and the login details we send to your WhatsApp.
Don't have a login yet? Claim a 30-minute IPTV free trial and follow this guide right now.
Install GSE Smart IPTV
- Open the App Store and search for GSE Smart IPTV.
- Tap Get and open the app.
IPTV Smarters' iOS app is another easy option if you prefer its layout.Add your Xtream login
- Open the playlist menu and choose to add an Xtream Codes (API) login.
- Enter a name, the server URL, username and password from WhatsApp. You can copy and paste them straight from the chat.
- Save and open the playlist.
Load the TV guide
- The EPG loads automatically for most Xtream logins.
- If it's empty, refresh the EPG from the app's settings.
Optional: AirPlay to your TV
- While a channel is playing, tap the AirPlay icon and choose your Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible Smart TV.
Not every channel supports AirPlay in every app. For the best TV experience, install the app directly on your Apple TV.
Tips for the Best Picture
- Use Wi-Fi at home: streaming uses a lot of mobile data, roughly 1.5–3 GB an hour in Full HD.
- Turn off Low Power Mode for smoother playback.
- Lock rotation off so videos fill the screen in landscape.
- Copy and paste your login from WhatsApp to avoid typos.
More ideas in our guide to fixing IPTV buffering on Irish broadband.
iPhone & iPad Troubleshooting
The app says my login is invalid
Copy the details directly from our WhatsApp message and check there are no spaces at the end.
Video stops when I switch apps
Picture-in-picture support varies by app. Check the app's settings, or keep it open while watching.
It buffers on mobile data
Mobile signal varies. Switch to Wi-Fi, or choose an HD or SD version of the channel.
Can I use my iPad and TV at the same time?
Your plan includes a set number of simultaneous connections. Ask us on WhatsApp about multi-screen options.