IPTV How-To Guides
for Canadians
Setup, troubleshooting, EPG, 4K streaming. Need help with anything? WhatsApp 416-764-0202 and our team walks you through it free of charge.
Install IPTV Smarters on Amazon Firestick
Open Firestick → search 'Downloader' app → install → enter URL aftv.news/451753 → install IPTV Smarters Pro → open → 'Login with Xtream Codes' → enter the username, password and server URL we sent you. Done.
LG webOS & Samsung Tizen Smart TV — SmartSTB+ / Smart STB
Open your TV's app store (LG Content Store on webOS, Samsung Apps on Tizen) → search for SmartSTB+ (preferred) or Smart STB — install whichever is available on your model. On first launch the app shows your MAC address — message it to us on WhatsApp and we'll activate the portal within minutes. Disclaimer: SmartSTB+ / Smart STB are independent third-party apps. Their app subscription, activation fees and renewals are owned and billed by the app developer — separate from your IPTV subscription with us, and the customer is responsible for those third-party charges.
Android TV / Google TV — Cast4K
Open the Google Play Store on your Android TV → search 'Cast4K' → install → open the app and note the device code/credentials screen. Message us on WhatsApp 416-764-0202 with that info and we'll send your subscription and load it for you. Works on Chromecast with Google TV, Sony, TCL, Hisense and any Android-powered TV.
Formuler box — MyTVOnline 2 portal setup
1) Open MyTVOnline 2 on your Formuler device. 2) Select 'Edit Portal' or press the Menu button to open settings. 3) Enter a custom Portal Name (e.g. 'CBI' or your provider name). 4) Input the exact Portal URL we provided — type it character for character. 5) Select 'Connect' to load your channels, VOD and EPG.
Formuler box — MyTVOnline 3 portal setup
1) Open the MyTVOnline 3 app from your Formuler home screen. 2) Press the Menu button on the remote (three-line icon) to open the sidebar. 3) Go to Settings → Content Manager → Edit Portals. 4) Select 'Add Portal'. 5) Enter a Portal Name, paste the Portal URL we provided, and your Login/Password (Xtream Codes) — or confirm your MAC address is registered if your line is MAC-locked. 6) Click 'Connect' to save and load your live TV channels.
Set up IPTV on iPhone / iPad
App Store → install 'IPTV Smarters Pro' or 'GSE Smart IPTV' → open → 'Add new user' → Xtream Codes API → paste credentials. Channels load instantly. Works over Wi-Fi or LTE.
Apple TV 4K setup
App Store on Apple TV → 'iPlayTV' or 'IPTV Smarters' → add playlist via Xtream Codes API → enter the credentials from our WhatsApp. Best-in-class 4K decoding.
MAG box (254 / 322 / 524 / 540 / 544)
Settings → System Settings → Servers → Portals → Portal 1 name 'CBI' → Portal 1 URL: send us your MAC, we'll reply with the portal. Reboot the MAG → channels load.
Fix buffering on IPTV
1) Switch to Ethernet or move within 4m of your 5GHz router. 2) Close other streaming devices. 3) In IPTV Smarters → Settings → set Player to 'IJKPlayer' → Hardware decoder 'On'. 4) If still buffering, WhatsApp us — we'll switch you to a closer server.
Enable EPG TV guide
In IPTV Smarters → Settings → EPG → Update from server. The guide pulls 7 days of past + future programming. TiVimate handles EPG even better — try it for 4K Android setups.
Stream NHL in 4K
Open the 'Canada Sports' or 'NHL' category → pick the 4K feed (marked UHD). For Maple Leafs, choose Sportsnet Ontario 4K. For Canucks, Sportsnet Pacific. For Habs, TVA Sports HD.
Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in 4K
From June 11 to July 19, 2026, every match is in our 'FIFA 2026' category — 4K, multi-language commentary (English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi). Set a reminder via the EPG.
Need 1-on-1 setup help?
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