How to AirPlay IPTV on Apple TV/Smart TV from iPhone and Mac

Like streaming apps, you can seamlessly mirror IPTV content from an iPhone or Mac to Apple TV and other Smart TVs. As major IPTV players don’t come with AirPlay support, the only possible way to mirror the content is by Screen Mirroring. Before you begin, you should have a valid IPTV provider subscription to stream the content. Refer to the setup guide to get started.

Note: iOS doesn’t support installing any IPTV apps for security concerns. Therefore, you can download the IPTV Player and provide the M3U URL or Xtream Codes.

Is IPTV Legal

If you wonder whether streaming IPTV channels is legal, it is quite complex to confirm. There are numerous IPTV players available in the App Store. As they can play any M3U URL or Xtream Codes API, there may be a chance for the player to stream copyright-protected titles. Sometimes, they might even hold malware and viruses. Hence, you can use any antivirus tool and a compatible VPN while streaming content from the IPTV. With this, you will not face any legal issues.

How to AirPlay IPTV from iPhone/iPad

Below are the steps to mirror the IPTV content from your iOS device to an AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV or Apple TV.

Note: We have shown Smarters Player Lite IPTV as an example. iOS users can download any IPTV using the same steps.

#1. Connect the AirPlay-compatible smart TV and iOS device to the same WiFi network.

#2. To allow screen mirroring from your iPhone/iPad, enable the Airplay option on your TV. To do so, Open Settings  → AirPlay and Homekit  → Turn On the AirPlay.

#3. Download the Smarters Player Lite IPTV from the App Store available on your iOS device.

#4. Provide your necessary login credentials and log in to your account.

#5. If the AirPlay icon is on the IPTV media player screen, tap the icon.

• Or, go to the Control Center on your iOS device and hit the Screen Mirroring option.

#6. Choose your AirPlay 2 compatible smart TV name or Apple TV name under the list of names on your iOS screen.

How to AirPlay IPTV Smarter Pro from Mac

Here are the steps to mirror the IPTV content from your Mac to an AirPlay 2-compatible Smart TV or Apple TV. We have shown IPTV Smarters Pro as an example for AirPlay from Mac to Apple TV.

#1. Ensure you use the same WIFI network on the AirPlay 2 compatible smart TV and Mac device.

#2. Turn on the AirPlay function on your Mac by following the below steps.

• Settings  → AirPlay and Homekit → Turn On the AirPlay.

#3. Visit the official site of IPTV Smarters Pro and install the file available for macOS.

#4. Open the file and install the IPTV Smarters Pro app on your Mac.

#5. Provide your necessary login details and sign in to your account.

#6. Select any play any favorite videos from the IPTV Smarters Pro.

#7. Tap the AirPlay icon located at the top of the screen.

#8. Select your Apple TV or Smart TV name from the list of devices displayed.

Now, your Mac gets mirrored to the TV and you can start watching the IPTV content on a big screen.

How to AirPlay IPTV to Android TV

If you have an AirPlay-enabled Android TV, you can mirror the IPTV app from your Apple device. Before you begin, ensure that you have enabled AirPlay on Android TV.

#1. Open the IPTV app on your iPhone/iPad.

#2. Add the M3U playlist to the player and start streaming.

#3. Drag down to the Control Centre and tap Screen Mirroring.

#4. Choose your Android TV from the list of devices.

#5. Once the device gets paired, you can see the IPTV content on your Android TV.

Best IPTV Players for AirPlay Compatible Smart TV

Below are the best IPTV players available in the market from which you can stream a lot of live TV channels and on-demand content.

IP Television – IPTV M3U

IP Television-IPTV M3U offers global and international channels and on-demand content. It has a unique feature that the users can create and upload their favorite channels onto the IP television. You can upload any free or paid M3U URLs on the app directly. Use any ad blocker to stream its content without annoying ads.

Cloud Stream IPTV Player

Cloud Stream IPTV offers a huge variety of international channels. It supports different formats like M3U, M3U8, etc. While streaming the content, you can switch to secondary audio and use the subtitles. Share your favorite content using the Airdrop, mail, messages, or any other third-party app that supports the transfer.

Flex IPTV

Flex IPTV has a simple and user-friendly interface that offers live and non-live videos. It supports most of the streaming codes and supports multiple audio and video tracks. You can easily switch between multiple channels without any issues. You can add your favorite channels in a separate playlist, and the contents of Flex IPTV are upgraded on a regular basis.

GSE Smart IPTV

GSE Smart IPTV Pro is the best place to stream live TV and movie channels as it supports almost all audio and video formats like M3U, JSON, database playlist formats, etc. Watch the content in multiple languages using dynamic language support. You can quickly get your favorite content with a single tap by adding the titles to the Playlist.

Note: As of writing, we could not find the GSE Smart IPTV on the App Store for iOS.

IPTVX

You will get digital content, TV shows, Live TV, and Movies from IPTVX. It offers content in different formats like M3U, M3U8, SMB, and Xtream API. Get the content in your preferred languages using the supported subtitles. It uses iCloud across your Apple device to sync all your data and show the relevant content for a seamless streaming experience.

How to Fix IPTV AirPlay Not Working Issue

Below are some general troubleshooting techniques that will fix the IPTV not working issues.

• Ensure you have connected your TV and your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to the same WiFi connection.
• Remove any physical obstacles placed between the WIFI router and your TV.
• A minimum of 5 Mbps bandwidth is required to AirPlay the content. Do a speed test to check your internet speed.
• Re-establish the WiFi and AirPlay connection to fix the unknown issues related to the network and AirPlay.
• Turn off the Airplane mode on your iOS devices to establish the network connection.
• Ensure you have enabled the AirPlay connection to a compatible smart TV like Apple TV, LG, Roku, Samsung, Sony, VIZIO, etc.
• If there is no sound issue while AirPlay, ensure that the volume isn’t mute or low on your iOS/Mac while AirPlay the content.
• Use the latest version of the IPTV app, and update your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Smart TV.
• To resolve the unknown issues, restart the AirPlay-enabled TV and reinstall the IPTV app.

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