IPTV setup guides by device
Pick your device below for a step-by-step guide. Every guide follows the same three steps: install an IPTV player app, sign in with the login details from your TrivoStream email, and check that the channel list loads. Don’t have a login yet? Start with the free 24-hour trial.
Pick your device
Choose the guide that matches the device you will watch on. Fire TV Stick, Android TV and Google TV, and Samsung and LG smart TVs each have their own guide. If your device is not listed, any player app that accepts Xtream Codes or an M3U link usually works the same way.
- How to install IPTV on a FirestickCheck whether your Fire TV Stick runs Fire OS or Vega OS, install a player and sign in.
- How to set up IPTV on Android TV and Google TVInstall a player from Google Play on Android TV, Google TV or NVIDIA SHIELD TV.
- How to set up IPTV on a Samsung or LG smart TVInstall a player, note the MAC address and load your playlist.
- Apple TV, iPhone and iPadShort steps below.
- Windows and MacShort steps below.
What you receive after a trial or purchase
TrivoStream emails your login details for the free trial and after your payment is confirmed. The email lists a Server URL, a Username, a Password and a playlist (M3U) link. A paid plan’s email also shows your number of connections and the date your subscription is active until. You enter these details in a player app.
| In your email | What it is | Where you use it |
|---|---|---|
| Server URL, Username, Password | Xtream Codes sign-in | Most player apps on TV sticks, Android TV, phones and tablets |
| Playlist (M3U) link | One link to your playlist | VLC, players that only take a link, and Samsung and LG TV apps that use a MAC address |
| Connections | How many screens can watch at the same time | Your plan; see how many connections you need |
Your login is personal. Do not share or publish it, and do not post your playlist link: it works as your login (Terms of Service, section 6).
Choosing a player app
Any IPTV player app that accepts Xtream Codes or an M3U playlist link can use your TrivoStream login. Xtream Codes is the simpler choice, because it needs three fields: Server URL, Username and Password. TrivoStream does not make or sell player apps, and their features, availability and prices are set by their developers.
| Login type | What you enter | Where it is common |
|---|---|---|
| Xtream Codes | Server URL, Username, Password | Player apps on TV sticks, Android TV, phones, tablets and computers |
| M3U playlist | One playlist link | VLC and players that only take a link |
| MAC-based | The TV’s MAC address, then the playlist link on the player’s website | Some Samsung and LG TV apps |
Several apps use similar names in app stores, sometimes from different publishers. Check the publisher name on the listing, and compare it with the one on the app developer’s own website, before you install. Not sure what these terms mean? Read what IPTV is and how it works.
Apple TV, iPhone and iPad
On Apple TV, iPhone and iPad, install an IPTV player app from the App Store, choose Xtream Codes API, and enter the Server URL, Username and Password from your TrivoStream email. Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD have an App Store. The Apple TV (3rd generation) does not, so it cannot install player apps.
- Apple TV: open the App Store, go to Search, type the name of a player that supports Xtream Codes, select it, then select Get. iPhone or iPad: open the App Store, tap Search, find the player and tap Get.
- Open the player and choose Xtream Codes API (the label can read “Login with Xtream Codes API”).
- Enter the Server URL, Username and Password exactly as they appear in your email, keeping
http://at the start of the URL, and save. - Wait for the channel list to load, then press play.
Windows and Mac
On a Windows PC or Mac, a simple route is VLC: open the network stream option, paste the playlist (M3U) link from your TrivoStream email and select Play. Other player apps for computers can use the Server URL, Username and Password instead. The menu path differs on Windows and Mac, as shown below.
- Windows: in VLC open Media, then Open Network Stream, paste the playlist link and select Play.
- Mac: in VLC open File, then Open Network, paste the playlist link and select Open or Play.
- Another player app: add a playlist, choose Xtream Codes or M3U, and enter the details from your email.
Quick fixes before you contact support
If the stream is buffering or will not load, try four quick checks: confirm your internet connection is stable, close and reopen the app, restart your device, and make sure you are not streaming on more screens at once than your plan allows. If it still does not work, contact support with your device type and what you see.
- A wired connection or a strong Wi-Fi signal helps.
- Each plan allows 1, 2 or 3 simultaneous connections. Using more than your plan allows can cause buffering or a suspension (Terms of Service, section 6).
- Email support@trivostream.com with your order number, your device model, the app name and a short description of what you see, or use the live chat. More answers are in the FAQ.
Need a login?
You can request a free 24-hour trial with no payment, then follow the guide for your device. When you are ready to continue, compare the plans and prices: 1, 3, 6 or 12 months on 1, 2 or 3 connections. If you are new to IPTV, read what IPTV is and how it works first.
Setup guides FAQ
Which devices can I use?
TrivoStream works with player apps on common devices: smart TVs, phones, tablets, computers, and popular TV boxes and sticks. This page has full guides for Fire TV Stick, Android TV and Google TV, and Samsung and LG smart TVs, and short steps for Apple devices and computers.
Which login details do I need?
You need the Server URL, Username and Password from your TrivoStream email for an Xtream Codes sign-in, or the playlist (M3U) link for players that only take a link. The email arrives after you request the free trial and after your payment is confirmed.
Can I watch on more than one device?
Yes. You can install a player on as many of your devices as you like. How many can stream at the same time depends on the number of connections in your plan: 1, 2 or 3.
What if my device is not on this page?
Install any IPTV player that accepts Xtream Codes or an M3U link, then enter the details from your email. If you need help, email support@trivostream.com or use the live chat and tell us your device model.
Apple TV, iPhone, iPad and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. VLC is a trademark of the VideoLAN non-profit organization. Fire TV is a trademark of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Android TV and Google TV are trademarks of Google LLC. Samsung is a trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. LG is a trademark of LG Electronics Inc. NVIDIA and SHIELD are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation. Player app names belong to their respective owners. TrivoStream is not affiliated with these companies or apps.