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ComparisonsKastoo or TiviMate: differences, price and which suits youWe compare Kastoo and TiviMate point by point: devices, price, TV guide, movies and series, recording and how you add your list. With the strengths of each.
ComparisonsKastoo or IBO Player: differences, activation and which to chooseIBO Player is activated with each TV’s MAC address and the list is uploaded on its website. We compare it with Kastoo: devices, trial, price, guide and setup.
ComparisonsIPTV Smarters Pro alternatives in 2026: the best for each deviceIPTV Smarters Pro is no longer on Google Play in Spain. The best alternatives for Android TV, Smart TVs, iPhone and computers, with prices and free trials.
GuidesHow to choose an IPTV player: 8 things to check before payingWhat to check when choosing an IPTV player: your device, M3U or Xtream Codes, the guide, price per device, the free trial, privacy and who publishes it.
ComparisonsFree IPTV players in 2026: which ones exist and their limitsThe best free IPTV players for Android TV, Smart TVs, iPhone and computers, what you can do without paying and when a paid one is worth it.
NewsKastoo comes to Windows: now on the Microsoft StoreKastoo now has a Windows 10 and 11 app on the Microsoft Store, with its own player, more video formats and Dolby sound. How to install it and how it differs from the extension.
GuidesIs it safe to give your IPTV list to a player? Risks and how to protect yourselfYour IPTV list contains your username and password. What a player does with it, the real risks and how to tell if someone else is using your account.
ComparisonsBest IPTV players for Android TV and Google TV in 2026We compare TiviMate, Purple, IPTV Pro, Wiseplay, Kodi, VLC and Kastoo on Android TV and Google TV: price, free trial, EPG guide, movies and series.
GuidesNew TV for Christmas: 9 things to do on day one (in 15 minutes)Update it, stop it tracking what you watch, set up the picture and sound, auto power-off, parental controls and what to keep for the guarantee. Everything worth doing when you first set up your TV.
GuidesWhat is IPTV and how does it work? Explained simply (2026)What IPTV is, how it differs from terrestrial TV and streaming platforms, what you need to watch it and what each piece does.NewswebOS 26 arrives on LG TVs: what’s new and which models get itLG is updating its TVs to webOS 26: a new home screen, kids mode and AI search. Which models get it, in what order, and how webOS Re:New works.
ComparisonsVLC for IPTV playlists: the good, the bad and the alternativesHow to open an M3U list in VLC on a computer, phone or TV, what it lacks for comfortable IPTV viewing and when a dedicated IPTV player is worth it.
GuidesYour TV turns off by itself, looks dark or the remote does not work: 5 odd things, explainedWhy the TV switches itself off after 4 hours, why it looks dark, how to check the remote with your phone’s camera, how to get rid of ads in the menu and how to clean the screen without damaging it.GuidesSwitching the TV off with the remote does not switch it off: quick start and why restarting fixes so many problemsMany smart TVs and TV boxes do not switch off completely with the remote. What quick start is, why it makes IPTV work worse as the days go by and how to restart properly.
Guides6 TV myths that make you overspend: expensive HDMI, 4K, 8K, OLED and moreThe expensive HDMI cable, real 4K, 8K TVs and the EU rules, OLED burn-in, 1 Gb fibre and Vivid mode: six myths and what the facts say.
GuidesDoes your TV box have a fake Android? How to check the real versionSome cheap TV boxes advertise Android versions that do not exist and run a system that is years old. How to check in two minutes and what to do if yours is one of them.GuidesSwitching TV, phone or TV box without losing your IPTV: list, licence and favouritesWhat to do when you get a new TV, phone or TV box to keep watching your IPTV list: install the app, add the list, move your licence and get your favourites back.GuidesYour smart TV knows what you watch: what ACR is and how to turn it offWhat automatic content recognition (ACR) on smart TVs is, what data it collects and how to turn it off step by step on Samsung, LG, Sony and Google TV.
GuidesHow to organise a huge IPTV list: hiding, sorting and favouritesBring order to an IPTV list with thousands of channels: hide channels and categories, sort the categories, create favourites and profiles, and choose the channel order.
GuidesYour TV’s factory settings are wrong: 5 picture settings you should changeThe factory picture mode, motion smoothing and sharpness ruin films and series. Five settings to make your TV look the way the director intended.Guides8 features of a good IPTV player that you probably do not useSleep timer, reminders, channel history, playback speed, floating window, multiview and more: features that make IPTV much more convenient.
GuidesWatching IPTV on mobile data: how much it uses and how to save dataHow many gigabytes watching IPTV on mobile data uses depending on the quality (SD, HD, Full HD and 4K), and five tips so you do not run out of data halfway through the month.
GuidesIPTV with no sound or a black screen: why it happens and how to fix itSound but no picture, or picture but no sound: audio tracks, formats such as Dolby or DTS, codecs your device does not support and what to do in each case.
GuidesIPTV glossary: 31 terms explained in one lineWhat M3U, Xtream Codes, EPG, VOD, catch-up, MAC, HLS, codec, bitrate, error 509 and other terms you come across with IPTV mean.GuidesIPTV: the 10 most frequently asked questions, with short answersIs it legal? What do I need? What speed? M3U or Xtream? Why does it cut out? Does it use a lot of data? The most common questions about IPTV, answered in two lines.
GuidesError 509 or “too many connections” on IPTV: what it means and how to fix itWhy HTTP error 509 (or 429) appears when you watch IPTV, what it has to do with your subscription’s simultaneous connections and how to fix it in a minute.GuidesYour IPTV app is slow with large lists: 6 ways to speed it upIf your IPTV player takes a long time to open or stutters with lists of thousands of channels and movies: Xtream Codes, the cache, hiding categories, refreshing less often and your device.GuidesWhat internet speed do you need for IPTV in HD and 4K?How many Mbps you need for IPTV in SD, HD, Full HD and 4K, how several TVs add up and how to measure the speed where your TV actually is.
GuidesImprove your TV’s sound: clear dialogue, an eARC soundbar, headphones and a single remoteWhy you cannot make out the dialogue, how to connect a soundbar with eARC, how to get rid of Bluetooth headphone lag and how to use a single remote with HDMI-CEC.GuidesHow to watch IPTV on your computer (Windows, Mac and Chromebook)The ways to watch your IPTV list on a computer: a browser extension, VLC and desktop apps. The pros of each and how to get started in a minute.
GuidesExpensive or cheap HDMI cable? Which one to actually buy for 4KA more expensive HDMI cable does not give a better picture. Which type you need for 4K, 4K at 120 Hz and games consoles, and how to check the certification label.
NewsGoogle tightens APK installs on Android: what changes and when it reaches EuropeSince 30 September 2026, Android requires apps from the main app stores to come from verified developers in four countries. What changes, what arrives in 2027 and what it means in Europe.
GuidesGiving a TV or a TV box this Christmas? 8 things to check before you buyA quick checklist for getting it right when you give a TV or a TV box: years of updates, Google certification, Fire TV with Vega OS, HDMI 2.1, the network connection and what to do when you first set it up.
NewsFire TV with Vega OS: which models no longer let you sideload appsSome new Fire TV Sticks run Vega OS instead of Android and don’t allow APKs or Downloader. Which models they are and what to buy if you use IPTV.GuidesEPG guide not showing in your IPTV app: causes and how to fix itIf your channels play but the programme guide is empty, incomplete or shows the wrong time: why it happens with M3U lists and Xtream Codes, and how to fix it.
GuidesHow to connect your TV to the internet: Wi-Fi, Ethernet, powerline or meshFour ways to bring the internet to your TV or TV box so IPTV doesn’t buffer: Ethernet cable, 5 GHz Wi-Fi, powerline adapters and mesh systems.
GuidesHow to watch IPTV from your phone on the TV: Chromecast, AirPlay and DLNAThree ways to send channels from your phone to the TV without cables: Chromecast or Google Cast, AirPlay on iPhone and DLNA. What you need and what fails most.
GuidesBlack Friday 2026: how to tell whether that TV or TV box deal is realWhat the EU rule on the “was” price says, why you should note prices now, the model-number trick, what to check on a cheap TV or TV box, and your guarantee and return rights.
ComparisonsThe best TV boxes and streaming devices for IPTV in 2026Which TV box to buy for IPTV in 2026: Google TV Streamer, Xiaomi TV Box S, NVIDIA Shield and Fire TV. What to check before buying and which ones to avoid.
NewsBadBox 2.0: the malware in cheap TV boxes and how to tell if yours is safeMillions of unbranded Android TV boxes ship with factory malware. What BadBox 2.0 is, what the FBI and Google say, the warning signs and which devices to buy.ComparisonsAndroid TV vs Google TV: the differences and which to chooseGoogle TV and Android TV are not the same: what changes on the home screen, apps, profiles and updates, and which one suits you for IPTV.
GuidesYour 4K TV hardly ever shows 4K: what upscaling is and how to watch real 4KA 4K TV has four times as many pixels as a Full HD one, but almost everything you watch arrives in HD and the TV enlarges it. What you need to watch real 4K.
GuidesIPTV on Android Auto: how to listen to your channels in the carHow to listen to your IPTV channels and radio stations on Android Auto: requirements, steps, why there’s no video and what to do if the app doesn’t appear.
GuidesIPTV keeps buffering or freezing: causes and fixesWhy IPTV cuts out, freezes or keeps loading, and how to fix it: your connection, Wi-Fi, the connection limit and your provider’s server.
GuidesHow to watch IPTV on a Samsung Smart TV (Tizen), step by stepHow to watch your IPTV list on a Samsung Tizen TV: check the model, install a player, add your list and what to do if your TV is an older one.GuidesHow to watch IPTV on an LG Smart TV, step by step (2026)What you need to watch your IPTV list on an LG webOS TV: check the version, choose a player, add your M3U or Xtream list and avoid buffering.
GuidesHow to load an M3U playlist on your TV, phone or PCWhat an M3U list is, how to load it on a Smart TV, Android, iPhone, a computer or VLC, and what to do if you get an error. With step-by-step screenshots.ComparisonsBest IPTV apps for Samsung Smart TV (Tizen) in 2026We compare IPTV players for Samsung Tizen TVs: price, trial, per-TV activation and compatibility by model year. With official data.
ComparisonsBest IPTV apps for LG Smart TV (webOS) in 2026We compare IPTV players for LG webOS TVs: price, per-TV activation, free trial and features. With data from their official websites.
ComparisonsBest IPTV app for iPhone and iPad: 2026 comparisonWe compare IPTV players for iPhone and iPad on the App Store: price, payment model, supported lists, AirPlay and ratings.