By IPTV Level Up Support Team (Customer setup and support). Published . Written by the IPTV Level Up support team from the setup questions customers ask. App menus change between versions, so we re-check steps when we update a guide.
The best player app for IPTV Level Up depends on your device. On Firestick, Android TV, Google TV and NVIDIA Shield, TiviMate gives the most cable-like experience. On phones, tablets, computers and Apple devices, IPTV Smarters Pro (Smarters Player Lite on Apple) is the easiest. On Samsung and LG smart TVs without a stick, IBO Player Pro is the usual choice. All three accept the Xtream Codes login IPTV Level Up sends you.
That's the answer in one paragraph. The rest of this article explains why, so you can choose with confidence — and switch later without losing anything.
First: the app and the subscription are separate
IPTV Level Up provides the channels, movies, series and TV guide, delivered as a login. The player app is a separate piece of software, made by a different developer, that shows that content on your screen. That's why:
- You can switch apps any time with the same login.
- Some apps are free; some charge their own small fee to their developer. That fee never goes to IPTV Level Up.
- If an app has a bug, changing app often fixes it instantly.
The quick comparison
| TiviMate | IPTV Smarters Pro | IBO Player Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best on | Firestick, Android TV, Shield | Phones, tablets, PC, Mac, Apple | Samsung & LG TVs |
| Login | Xtream Codes or M3U | Xtream Codes or M3U | Xtream or M3U via website |
| TV guide | Excellent, cable-style grid | Good, list-style | Good |
| Movies & series | Good (Premium) | Very good, with posters | Good |
| Catch-up | Yes (Premium) | Yes | Yes |
| Recording | Yes, to USB (Premium) | Limited | No |
| Multiple playlists | Premium | Yes | Yes |
| Cost | Free + paid Premium | Free | Trial, then one-time fee |
| Learning curve | Low | Very low | Low (website step) |
TiviMate: best for the living-room TV
TiviMate is built for remote controls and big screens. Its guide looks and behaves like a cable box: a grid of channels and times, a mini preview of the current channel, and instant channel switching with the up and down buttons.
Why people love it
- Speed. Changing channels is near-instant, even with thousands of channels loaded.
- The guide. Clear grid, color-coded categories, and catch-up icons on supported channels.
- Organisation. Hide groups, reorder them, build several favorite lists, set parental locks.
- Recording. With Premium, record to a USB drive on devices with a USB port, like the NVIDIA Shield.
- Auto frame rate. Matches the TV's refresh rate to the channel so sports and films play smoothly.
What to know
- The free version covers the basics. TiviMate Premium is a paid upgrade to the developer that unlocks catch-up, recording, multiple playlists and more customization. Many people find it worth it after a week.
- It's designed for TVs. On phones it works, but the interface isn't made for touch.
- It isn't in the Amazon Appstore, so on a Firestick you install it via Downloader. Our Firestick guide shows how.
Setup in TiviMate: Add playlist → Xtream Codes → server URL, username, password → Next.
IPTV Smarters Pro: best for phones, tablets and computers
Smarters takes a different approach: a dashboard with big tiles for Live TV, Movies, Series and Catch-up. It's friendly, works on almost every platform and costs nothing.
Why people pick it
- Everywhere. Android, Firestick, Windows, macOS, some Samsung and LG TVs, and Smarters Player Lite on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV.
- Movies and series shine. Posters, descriptions, seasons and episodes, "continue watching".
- Free. No premium tier required for the core features.
- Casting. Send a channel from the phone to a Chromecast.
What to know
- Channel switching is slower than TiviMate: you go back to a list rather than flicking up and down.
- On big TVs the tile layout feels less like "real TV".
- Version names differ by store. If you can't find "IPTV Smarters Pro" on Apple devices, look for "Smarters Player Lite".
Setup in Smarters: Login with Xtream Codes API → any name, username, password, URL → Add User.
IBO Player Pro: best for Samsung and LG TVs
Samsung (Tizen) and LG (webOS) TVs can't install Android apps. IBO Player Pro is available in both TV stores and handles large playlists well, which is why it's become the standard choice for smart TVs.
How it works
- Install IBO Player Pro from the TV's app store.
- Open it — it shows a MAC address and a device key.
- On your phone, open the IBO website, enter the MAC and key, and add your IPTV Level Up Xtream login or M3U link.
- Restart the app on the TV. Your channels appear.
What to know
- There's a free period, then a one-time activation fee paid to IBO's developer. Check the current price on their site.
- The website step feels unusual the first time but means you never type a long password with a TV remote.
- Keep a photo of the MAC address and key — you'll need it if you ever change the playlist.
Full steps: Samsung setup · LG setup.
Honorable mentions
XCIPTV Player. A free, light player for Android and Firestick. A good choice on older or low-memory devices where TiviMate feels sluggish.
Smart IPTV (SIPTV). A long-running smart-TV player that loads an M3U playlist you upload on its website using the TV's MAC. Simple, but movies and series aren't as well organised as in IBO.
Kodi + PVR IPTV Simple Client. For tinkerers. Kodi is a free media center; the PVR IPTV Simple Client add-on reads your M3U link and an XMLTV guide link. Powerful, but setup has more steps. See the Windows guide for the exact menu path.
MYTVOnline. Comes built into Formuler boxes and is excellent there — fast zapping and an EPG button on the remote. See the Formuler guide.
Which one should you install?
Answer two questions:
1. What device is the main TV using?
- Firestick, Android TV, Google TV, Chromecast with Google TV, Shield → TiviMate
- Samsung or LG smart TV with nothing plugged in → IBO Player Pro (or a stick + TiviMate)
- Apple TV → an Xtream Codes player from the App Store such as Smarters Player Lite
- Formuler → MYTVOnline
2. What will everyone else use?
- Phones and tablets → IPTV Smarters Pro
- Laptops → IPTV Smarters Pro or VLC for a quick look
It's completely fine to mix apps: TiviMate in the living room, Smarters on the kids' tablets, IBO on the bedroom Samsung. They all use the same IPTV Level Up login. Just remember that the number of screens playing at the same time can't exceed your plan's connections — up to 5.
Switching apps later
Because your login lives with IPTV Level Up, not inside an app, switching is painless:
- Install the new app.
- Add the same Xtream Codes details.
- Rebuild favorites (most apps can't import them from another app — it takes five minutes).
- Uninstall the old app if you no longer need it.
Still not sure?
Message support on WhatsApp with your device model and we'll tell you exactly which app to install and send you the official download link. Then pick your IPTV Level Up plan or start with the free trial.