IPTV guides, comparisons and deep dives.
Tutorials for iOS, Android, Android TV and tvOS, plus format comparisons, AI enrichment, sharing best practices and metadata tips.
GridStreamr: The IPTV Control Plane for Perfect Playlists in Any App
GridStreamr is the IPTV control plane for enthusiasts: curate Smart Collections once, then open them in TiviMate, IPTV Smarters Pro, IBO Player, Kodi, or VLC via Xtream or M3U share links—and in Jellyfin or Plex via M3U (home-server setup).
What Is a Smart Collection? The Simple Way to Merge IPTV Playlists
Smart Collections let you combine channels from multiple Xtream Codes and M3U sources into one curated list, then share it securely without exposing your credentials. Here's how it works.
How to Combine Multiple Xtream Codes Subscriptions into One Playlist
Step-by-step guide to merging channels from two or more Xtream Codes providers into a single Smart Collection in GridStreamr, no manual M3U editing required.
How to Share an IPTV Playlist Safely Without Exposing Your Credentials
Use GridStreamr Smart Collections to share live TV access with family or friends via tokenised URLs, your Xtream Codes login is never visible to recipients.
How to Curate a Family-Friendly IPTV Library with Smart Collections
Use GridStreamr Smart Collections to build a kids-safe IPTV list, pick only the channels your family needs, remove adult content, and share securely without exposing your provider login.
Best IPTV App for iPhone in 2026
What makes a great IPTV app for iPhone? We look at Xtream Codes support, M3U compatibility, EPG, Smart Collections, and sharing, and why GridStreamr leads the pack in 2026.
Best IPTV App for Android TV in 2026
GridStreamr for Android TV brings Smart Collections, Xtream Codes support and a big-screen EPG guide to your TV. Here's what to look for in a great Android TV IPTV app.
How to Catch Up on Live TV with TimeShift in GridStreamr
TimeShift lets you browse and watch past live TV programmes, no recording needed. Here's how it works in GridStreamr and what your provider needs to support.
M3U vs Xtream Codes: Which Should You Use for IPTV?
M3U playlists and Xtream Codes are the two main ways to access IPTV content. Here's the key difference, when to use each, and why Smart Collections let you use both at once.
How to Add EPG to Any IPTV Playlist
No programme guide on your IPTV playlist? Here's how to add EPG to Xtream Codes and M3U sources in GridStreamr using the 50,000+ channel global EPG catalog or your own XMLTV data.
How to Clean Up Messy IPTV Channel Names with AI Enrichment
How GridStreamr uses hosted AI to clean up live channel names, detect quality and content type, find logos, and what Premium and in-app AI credits mean in 2026.
How to Add Posters and Metadata to Your IPTV Library with TMDB
TMDB enrichment upgrades your IPTV Movies and Series from a file dump to a catalog with posters, cast, ratings, and backdrops. Here's how to turn it on.
How to Share a Curated IPTV Playlist With Anyone, Safely
Sharing an IPTV playlist without leaking your primary credentials is easier than you think. Here's how smart collection sharing works, and how to keep it aligned with source permissions and household-safe practices.
Best IPTV Apps for iOS and Android Compared in 2026
We compare the top IPTV players for iOS and Android in 2026 across EPG quality, Xtream + M3U support, codec coverage, and secure sharing.
Xtream Codes vs M3U: Which IPTV Format Should You Choose?
Xtream Codes and M3U are the two dominant IPTV formats. We compare them for speed, EPG quality, VOD support, and which to pick for your setup.
How to Set Up IPTV on Android TV: Xtream Codes Step-by-Step
Configure IPTV on Android TV with Xtream Codes or M3U playlists, attach an EPG, and use a TV-friendly interface to navigate live TV, movies, and series with sources you are authorized to use.
How to Set Up IPTV on iPhone and Android (Xtream Codes + M3U)
Step-by-step guide to configure IPTV on iPhone and Android using Xtream Codes or an M3U playlist, add EPG, and get smooth live TV and VOD playback with sources you are authorized to use.