IPTV on iPhone, iPad and Android phones

Your subscription works on phones and tablets too. Watch in another room, in the garden or while travelling in the UK. Here is how to set it up.

Last updated 4 November 2026

Person watching IPTV on a smartphone held in landscape mode

iPhone and iPad

On iOS and iPadOS you install IPTV players from the App Store. Popular options that support Xtream Codes and M3U include IPTVX, GSE Smart IPTV and iPlayTV. Check each listing for current features and price.

  1. Install the player from the App Store.
  2. Add a new source and choose Xtream Codes, or M3U URL.
  3. Enter the details from your welcome message.
  4. Turn the phone sideways for full screen. On iPad, picture-in-picture lets you keep watching while you use other apps.
Person watching a stream on a smartphone in landscape mode

Android phones and tablets

On Android, you can use IPTV Smarters Pro, Televizo or another player from Google Play. See the apps and players guide to compare them. Setup is the same: choose Xtream Codes, enter your details and wait for channels to load.

Watching on mobile data

  • HD streaming uses roughly 1 to 3 GB an hour. Check your data allowance.
  • Many apps have a quality or buffer setting. Lower quality saves data and helps on weak signal.
  • 4G and 5G signal varies a lot indoors. Wi-Fi is usually more stable for live sport.
Person watching a show on a tablet at home

Casting to a TV

  • iPhone or iPad to Apple TV: use AirPlay from apps that support it, or install the same app on the Apple TV for a better experience.
  • Android to Chromecast / Google TV: use the cast button in apps that support it.

For anything you watch regularly on the TV, installing the app on the TV device itself is more reliable than casting. Phones and tablets each count as a screen, so check your plan has enough simultaneous screens for your household.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best IPTV app for iPhone?

IPTVX, GSE Smart IPTV and iPlayTV are popular App Store players that support Xtream Codes and M3U. We recommend the app the business has tested on iOS.

How much mobile data does IPTV use?

Roughly 1 to 3 GB per hour for HD, depending on the channel and app settings. On mobile data, choose a lower quality in the app if it has the option, or use Wi-Fi.

Does watching on my phone use one of my screens?

Yes. Each device playing at the same time counts as one screen. See multi-screen plans.

Try it on your own TV first

Set up the trial on the device you actually watch on, then decide.