What you need
- Apple TV 4K or HD, or any iPhone or iPad on iOS 14 or newer
- Apple ID
- Tivo8k login details
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Step-by-step setup
Open the App Store
On Apple TV it sits on the home screen. On an iPhone or iPad it is the usual App Store icon.
Install a player
Search for "IPTV Smarters Player", "iPlayTV" or "GSE Smart IPTV" and install. Smarters is free; the others have a one-time price. Skip anything named TiviMato or Tivimax: they are not TiViMate.
Add your Tivo8k login
Open the app, choose the Xtream Codes option, and enter the username, password and server address. On an iPhone you can paste each field directly out of the WhatsApp conversation, which avoids typing errors.
Enable AirPlay if you want
From an iPhone you can AirPlay a channel to an Apple TV or any AirPlay-capable television in the same room, which is a reasonable option if you would rather not install anything on the TV itself.
Common errors and fixes
The stream will not play but the channel list loads
Some channels use codecs Apple devices decode only with the correct player setting. Switch the player engine to VLC or FFmpeg in the app settings.
Which app is best for this device
IPTV Smarters Pro
IPTV Smarters Pro setup for Firestick, Android, Samsung, LG, Apple TV and PC. Log in with Xtream Codes, load the EPG and fix errors with Tivo8k.
M3U playlist
Tivo8k includes an M3U playlist link with every plan. How to open it in VLC, Smart IPTV, Kodi or a web player, and why free M3U lists stop working.
All setup guides
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Apple TV and iPhone IPTV FAQ
Is there IPTV Smarters for Apple TV?
Yes, on the tvOS App Store, and it is free. It supports the Xtream login with the guide, catch-up and on-demand sections all working. TiViMate genuinely is not available on Apple TV, regardless of what the similarly named listings imply.
Can I watch Tivo8k on my Mac?
Three ways. Install IPTV Smarters Player from the Mac App Store, open the M3U link in VLC or IINA, or use the browser player. The Windows and Mac guide on this site covers each in turn.