IPTV on Apple TV, iPhone and iPad: setup guide

Apple devices make excellent IPTV players: the Apple TV 4K handles 4K and HDR channels smoothly, while the iPhone and iPad let you watch anywhere at home or on the move. All of them install IPTV players from the App Store, and the setup works the same way on each device.

Before you start

• An active ISLEMAX plan or a free trial.
• Your Xtream Codes login (username, password and server URL) or M3U link from our team.
• A stable connection: 10 Mbps for HD and FHD, 25 Mbps or more for 4K.
• An Apple Account signed in on the device, with the latest tvOS, iOS or iPadOS installed.

Step 1: install an IPTV player from the App Store

1. Open the App Store on your Apple TV, iPhone or iPad.
2. Search for the IPTV player we recommend and select it.
3. Tap Get, or the price for a paid app, and confirm the download.

Some IPTV players on the App Store are free, others are paid or offer an optional upgrade. These purchases go to the app developer and are separate from your ISLEMAX plan. Several players can sync your playlist between iPhone, iPad and Apple TV, so you only enter your details once.

Step 2: add your ISLEMAX account

1. Open the player and choose to add a playlist or provider.
2. Select Xtream Codes and enter the server URL, username and password, or choose M3U and paste your link.
3. Save and wait while the channels, films, series and TV guide load.

On Apple TV, typing is easier with your iPhone: when the on-screen keyboard appears, a notification on the iPhone lets you type with its keyboard.

Watch on the TV with AirPlay

If you set up the player on your iPhone or iPad first, many players support AirPlay. Tap the AirPlay icon in the player and choose your Apple TV or an AirPlay-compatible smart TV. For long viewing sessions, the app on the Apple TV itself gives the best quality and leaves your phone free.

Get the best picture on Apple TV 4K

• Go to Settings > Video and Audio > Match Content and turn on Match Dynamic Range and Match Frame Rate for correct colours and smoother sport.
• Use Ethernet if your model has a port (the Apple TV 4K Wi-Fi + Ethernet model); otherwise use 5 GHz Wi-Fi.
• Keep tvOS up to date in Settings > System > Software Updates.

Troubleshooting

• The app freezes: on Apple TV, press the TV button twice and swipe the app up to close it, then reopen it.
• Buffering: restart the Apple TV in Settings > System > Restart and restart your router.
• Login refused: retype the details carefully, as usernames and passwords are case-sensitive.
• No TV guide: refresh the EPG in the player settings and give it a few minutes.

On a Mac, the steps are the same with a player from the Mac App Store. If anything is unclear, contact our support team and we will guide you.