Setup guides
How do I get IPTV on my TV, phone or computer? Order a plan, receive your login by email and install a free player app. Choose your device below for a simple, step-by-step guide.
Pick your device
Choose the device you will watch on. Each guide is written step by step and takes most people less than ten minutes.
Install the player app on Amazon Fire TV Stick, Cube or a Fire TV in about ten minutes.
Set up on Nvidia Shield, Chromecast with Google TV, Xiaomi Mi Box and other Android boxes.
Use a player app on Tizen (Samsung) or webOS (LG) — no extra box needed.
The three player apps that work best on tvOS and iOS, and how to sign in.
Add your account to MyTVOnline on Formuler Z boxes or to a Dreamlink box.
Honest options for Roku: screen mirroring, AirPlay, or adding a low-cost stick.
Watch on a laptop or desktop with a free player app — set up in five minutes.
Stream on the go from an Android phone or tablet, on Wi-Fi or mobile data.
MAG boxes are supported: we activate your MAC address and send your portal URL.
If you are asking yourself how do I get IPTV working on my television, the short answer is that it takes three things: a plan, a player app and a screen. You do not need a technician, a satellite dish or a new cable box. IPTV streams live television over the internet connection you already pay for, and the same login works on almost every modern device.
This hub explains the whole process from start to finish and links to a detailed guide for each device. Whether you own a Fire TV Stick, an Android box, a Samsung or LG television, an Apple TV, a Roku, a computer, a phone or a MAG box, you will find the steps below.
Open the plans page and pick Standard or Premium, then 1, 3, 6 or 12 months. Standard suits HD screens. Premium adds 4K, a larger on-demand library and privacy protection. If you would like to try first, request a free trial — no payment required.
At checkout, enter your name, email and phone number, choose your channel package and number of devices, and tick the device types you use. If you own a MAG box, tick it and enter the MAC address from the label. Then send the Interac e-Transfer shown on the confirmation page. In the message, write only your order number or full name.
As soon as the transfer arrives, we send your login details by email. For MAG boxes, we send the portal URL instead. Check your spam folder if nothing arrives within a few minutes, and message us on WhatsApp or email if you need help.
A player app is a free program that displays the channels. Each device has its own recommended apps, and the device guides explain exactly where to find them and how to enter your login. On a Fire TV Stick, for example, you install the app with a free downloader tool. On an Apple TV, you install it from the App Store.
Open the app, sign in, wait a moment for the channel list to load, and press play. Add your favourite channels to Favourites so they are always one click away.
Which device?
Not sure what to use? This quick comparison helps you decide.
| Device | Best for | Typical difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire TV Stick | Most households | Easy | Inexpensive and widely supported |
| Android TV box | Power users and 4K | Easy | Strong performance and many app choices |
| Samsung / LG smart TV | No extra hardware | Easy to medium | App availability depends on model and year |
| Apple TV / iPhone / iPad | Apple households | Easy | Install from the App Store |
| Formuler / Dreamlink | Dedicated IPTV box | Medium | Add your account in the box’s own portal |
| Roku | Existing Roku owners | Medium | No native player; mirroring or a second device is recommended |
| Windows PC / Mac | Testing and desk viewing | Easy | A free player app is all you need |
| Android phone / tablet | Watching on the go | Easy | Works on Wi-Fi or mobile data |
| MAG box | Existing MAG owners | Easy | We activate your MAC address |
Good setup habits make a bigger difference than most people expect. Use a wired Ethernet connection whenever you can, because it removes the biggest cause of buffering: weak Wi-Fi. If you must use Wi-Fi, connect to the 5 GHz band and keep the device within a room or two of the router. Close other apps on the device, restart your router now and then, and avoid heavy downloads during live games.
Pick an actively maintained app. Modern apps keep a channel cache, support the TV guide, and recover more gracefully from network hiccups. The guides recommend apps that have worked well for our customers on each device.
Updates fix performance problems and improve video decoding. Check for operating system and app updates every few months, especially before big sports events.
A phone or tablet is a good backup. If your main television has a problem on game night, you can switch screens without waiting for support. You can add up to five devices at checkout.
Do not worry. Most problems come from a mistyped login, a weak connection or an outdated app. Check that you entered the details exactly as emailed, with no extra spaces, then restart the app and the device. Each device guide has a short troubleshooting section, and our FAQ answers common questions. If you are still stuck, contact support with your order number and the device you are using, and we will help you step by step.
Live video uses roughly 1 to 3 GB per hour in HD and 7 GB or more per hour in 4K. If your home internet plan has a monthly data cap, keep that in mind when you plan a weekend of sports. Most Canadian home internet plans include generous or unlimited data, but mobile data plans do not, so use Wi-Fi when you watch on a phone.
Once you are streaming, take a look at the channel list to see what is on offer, read the blog for weekly sports schedules, and consider adding extra devices at your next renewal. If you sell IPTV yourself, the reseller program gives you credit packs and the same setup guides to share with your own customers.
Still wondering how do I get IPTV on a device that is not listed? Send us a message. Almost any device that can run a player app or a web player can work, and we will tell you honestly which option is best for your setup.
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FAQ
No. If you own a smart TV, Fire TV Stick, Android TV box, Apple TV, computer or smartphone, you probably already have everything you need. A MAG box or Formuler box works too.
An Amazon Fire TV Stick and an Android TV box are the most popular because the player app installs in minutes. A phone, tablet or computer is the quickest way to test, since no extra hardware is needed.
Our login works with the common IPTV player apps. Each device guide lists apps that run well on that platform and shows how to enter your details.
We email your login details once your Interac e-Transfer is received. MAG box customers receive a portal URL for the MAC address entered at checkout.
Most people finish in under ten minutes, from installing the player app to watching their first channel.
Yes. Choose up to five devices when you order. A MAG box is counted as one device.
About 10 Mbps for HD and 25 Mbps for 4K. A wired connection or 5 GHz Wi-Fi gives the most stable picture.
Message us on WhatsApp or email and we will walk you through it.