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Setup Guide · 5-Minute Setup

IPTV setup guide. 5 minutes. Any device.

Every MaxProTV order includes a one-page setup sheet specific to your device. This page is the full public version: how to install a player, paste your M3U URL or Xtream login, and start watching across Firestick, Smart TV, Apple TV, Android Box, MAG, Enigma2, VLC, Kodi and TiviMate.

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5-Step Setup

From email to first channel in under 5 minutes.

These five steps work on every device MaxProTV supports. If you get stuck on any step, email [email protected] with your device model and we reply in under 12 minutes.

  1. STEP 1 — RECEIVE CREDENTIALS

    We send your M3U URL and Xtream login

    After you place an order, we reply within 5 minutes with two things: your M3U URL (a single link) and your Xtream login (username, password and server URL). Both work — you pick whichever your player supports.

  2. STEP 2 — INSTALL A PLAYER

    Install an IPTV player on your device

    Any of these work: TiviMate, IPTV Smarters, VLC, Kodi, or the native IPTV app on your Samsung or LG Smart TV. We recommend TiviMate for Firestick and Android TV, IPTV Smarters Pro for iOS and Apple TV, and VLC or Kodi for desktop.

  3. STEP 3 — ADD YOUR PLAYLIST

    Paste your M3U URL or Xtream login

    Open your player and choose Add playlist or Add provider. For M3U, paste the M3U URL. For Xtream, enter the username, password and server URL we sent. Give the playlist any name you want — that name is only for you.

  4. STEP 4 — WAIT FOR THE LIST TO LOAD

    The channel list loads automatically

    Your player downloads the full list of 25,000 channels, 120,000 VOD titles and 7-day EPG. On most devices this takes 10–30 seconds. If your player asks about "auto-update", leave it on — it keeps the list fresh.

  5. STEP 5 — START WATCHING

    Open a channel and watch

    Pick a channel, category or sport and start watching. If you want to watch on more than one device at the same time, your plan includes 4 simultaneous connections — just install the same player on the second device and paste the same M3U URL or Xtream login.

Device-specific notes

Small differences that save you time.

These are the exact things that matter on each major platform. Everything else is identical to the 5-step setup above.

Amazon Fire TV Stick

Install TiviMate or IPTV Smarters from the Amazon Appstore or sideload via Downloader. Enable "Apps from Unknown Sources" only if you sideload. Setup is 3 minutes on Firestick.

Samsung & LG Smart TV

Use the native IPTV app from the TV app store. Paste the M3U URL or Xtream login directly. No external device needed on 2018 or newer TVs. Setup is 2 minutes on Smart TV.

Apple TV & iOS

Install IPTV Smarters Pro from the App Store. Paste the Xtream login — Apple TV does not accept M3U URLs in every app, so Xtream login is the smoothest route. Setup is 3 minutes on Apple TV.

Android TV Box

Install TiviMate or IPTV Smarters Pro from the Play Store. Paste the M3U URL or Xtream login. Enable "Unknown Sources" only if you sideload TiviMate. Setup is 3 minutes on Android TV.

MAG & Formuler Box

MAG boxes use the built-in portal — paste the M3U URL into the portal field. Formuler boxes work with either the built-in Mytvonline player or TiviMate. Setup is 4 minutes on MAG and Formuler.

VLC & Kodi (desktop)

VLC: File → Open Network Stream → paste M3U URL. Kodi: install PVR IPTV Simple Client → configure with M3U URL. Kodi also supports EPG via the same M3U. Setup is 4 minutes on VLC and Kodi.

M3U vs Xtream

Two ways to log in. Both work. Pick one.

MaxProTV gives you both. Different players prefer different methods. You do not need to use both — you pick the one your player supports.

01M3U URL — one link, whole list

What it is: a single URL that contains your entire channel list, VOD library and EPG. Where it works: VLC, Kodi (PVR IPTV Simple Client), IPTV Smarters, TiviMate, and most native Smart TV apps. How to use it: copy the URL we send you, paste it into the "Add playlist" field, and wait 10–30 seconds for the list to load. Note: the URL contains your credentials. Do not share it or paste it into public forums.

02Xtream login — username, password, server

What it is: three separate fields — username, password and server URL — that together log you into the same account. Where it works: IPTV Smarters Pro, TiviMate, Apple TV, iOS, and most modern players. How to use it: open your player, choose "Xtream Codes API" or "Xtream login", and paste the three values we sent you. Why it is useful: on Apple TV and iOS, Xtream login is more reliable than M3U because Apple restricts some M3U handling inside apps.

03Which one should you use?

If you are on Firestick, Android TV, or a Smart TV: use M3U URL — it is one paste, no typing. If you are on Apple TV, iPhone or iPad: use Xtream login — it works more reliably inside Apple apps. If you are on VLC or Kodi: use M3U URL — both players natively support it. If your player supports both: either works. TiviMate supports both and both are equally fast.

Troubleshooting

Four common issues. Four fixes.

If none of these fix it, email [email protected] with your device model and the exact step that failed. We reply in under 12 minutes.

"Invalid URL" on setup

99% of the time this is a copy-paste error. The M3U URL must be pasted as one complete line — no spaces, no missing characters. Copy it again from the email we sent, paste it into a plain text editor first to confirm it looks correct, then paste it into your player.

Channel list loads but no channels play

Usually a connection issue on your side. Check that your device is online, then check that your ISP is not blocking the stream. If you are in a country where streaming is restricted, use a VPN. The 12-month plan includes a free VPN.

Buffering during live sports

Check that you are on a wired connection or strong Wi-Fi. Close other streaming apps on the same network. If your ISP throttles streaming, connect the free VPN from your 12-month plan or any third-party VPN. Do not use a free public VPN — those are slower than no VPN.

EPG is empty on my player

Not every player supports EPG, and some only support it with additional configuration. TiviMate and IPTV Smarters populate EPG automatically from the M3U URL. VLC does not support EPG at all. Kodi supports EPG via the PVR IPTV Simple Client EPG URL that we send with your credentials.

Set Gmail as your default mail app for one-click support

MaxProTV uses email-only support. When you click "Build my order email" or "Email support", your default mail app opens with everything pre-filled. For the smoothest experience, we recommend setting Gmail as your default mail app on Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS. Step-by-step guides are below. Jump to setup guides ↓

Setup questions

Straight answers about IPTV setup.

Setup takes under 5 minutes on any supported device. You paste the M3U URL or Xtream login into your player and the channel list loads automatically.
An M3U URL is a single link that contains your entire channel list. You paste it into your IPTV player and the player downloads the full list of live channels, VOD titles and EPG data.
Xtream Codes is an alternative login method that uses a username, password and server URL instead of a single M3U link. Many players including TiviMate and IPTV Smarters support Xtream login.
For most users, TiviMate on Firestick or Android TV is the best IPTV player. IPTV Smarters Pro is a good alternative for iOS and Apple TV. VLC and Kodi are the best options for desktop and open-source setups.
A VPN is optional on most devices, but some ISPs throttle streaming traffic. The 12-month plan includes a free VPN. Shorter plans work with any third-party VPN of your choice.
Email [email protected] with your device model and which step you are stuck on. Average first reply is under 12 minutes, and setup questions are answered in under 8 minutes on average.
MaxProTV Setup Guide — Facts
MaxProTV setup takes under 5 minutes on any supported device. We send an M3U URL and an Xtream login — you pick whichever your player supports. Setup works on 30+ devices including Firestick, Smart TV, Apple TV, Android TV Box, MAG, Formuler, Enigma2, VLC, Kodi, TiviMate and IPTV Smarters. No jailbreak, no proprietary hardware, no soldering. Every plan includes 4 simultaneous connections. Free 24-hour trial. Email setup support at [email protected] with average first reply under 12 minutes.
ORDER · EMAIL CHECKOUT

Order MaxProTV — pick your plan, get an email ready to send.

Fill the form. We build a pre-filled email. You click send. We reply within 5 minutes with credentials and a setup sheet for your device. Gmail as default mail app recommended — setup guide.

Your email client will open with everything pre-filled. Just hit send. Prefer to write manually? Email [email protected]. Need Gmail as your default? See setup guide.

Email setup · setup guide

Set Gmail as your default mail app.

MaxProTV's email-only support and checkout works best when Gmail is your default mail app. When you click "Build my order email", Gmail Compose opens with everything pre-filled. Here is how to set it on every major platform.

Windows 11 — set Gmail as default mail app

Windows 11 supports PWAs (Progressive Web Apps). Install Gmail as a PWA first, then assign it as your MAILTO handler.

  1. Open Microsoft Edge or Chrome and go to mail.google.com. Sign in to Gmail.
  2. Click the Install app icon in the address bar (a monitor with a downward arrow), or open the browser menu and choose Install Gmail. Confirm.
  3. Open Settings (Win + I) → Apps → Default apps.
  4. In the search box, type Gmail. Gmail will appear in the results.
  5. Click Gmail, then scroll to the MAILTO entry. Click the current default and select Gmail from the list.
  6. Close Settings. Test by clicking any mailto: link — Gmail Compose should open.

Tip: If Gmail does not appear in Default apps, restart Windows after installing the PWA. Windows registers PWA protocol handlers on first launch.

macOS — set Gmail as default mail app

macOS Sonoma (14+) and later allow setting default apps. On older versions, use the browser protocol handler route instead.

  1. Install Gmail as a PWA: open Chrome → go to mail.google.com → menu → Cast, save, and share → Install page as app.
  2. Open System Settings → Desktop & Dock.
  3. Scroll to Default web browser and set it to Google Chrome (Gmail opens in Chrome by default).
  4. In System Settings → General → Default apps (Sonoma+), find the Email row.
  5. Click the current default and choose Gmail (the installed PWA).
  6. On older macOS: open Mail.app → Mail menu → Settings → General → set Default email reader to Google Chrome, then enable the protocol handler in Chrome as described in the Chrome tab.

Tip: If the Email row is greyed out, make sure the Gmail PWA is fully installed (it will appear in Launchpad). Restart Settings and retry.

Android — set Gmail as default mail app

Android has supported default mail apps since Android 6. This works on stock Android, Samsung One UI, and most manufacturer skins.

  1. Make sure the Gmail app is installed from the Play Store.
  2. Open Settings → Apps → Default apps.
  3. Tap Opening links (or Default apps → Email app).
  4. Find Gmail in the list and tap it.
  5. Tap Open by default → Add link → enable mailto: links.
  6. Back out. Any mailto: link now opens Gmail Compose.

Samsung One UI: Settings → Apps → Choose default apps → Email app → Gmail. Xiaomi MIUI: Settings → Apps → Manage apps → Default apps → Email → Gmail.

iPhone / iPad — set Gmail as default mail app

iOS 14 and later allow setting a default mail app. iPadOS 14 and later as well.

  1. Install the Gmail app from the App Store.
  2. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
  3. Scroll down and tap Gmail (it appears in the app list once installed).
  4. Tap Default Mail App.
  5. Select Gmail.
  6. Any mailto: link now opens Gmail Compose.

Tip: If you do not see the "Default Mail App" option, update iOS to 14 or later. On iOS 13 and earlier, setting a default is not possible — use the copy-fallback panel instead.

Chrome / Edge — set Gmail as the mailto handler

This is the browser-level protocol handler. It works on every OS and is the fastest fallback if the OS-level setting is unavailable.

  1. Open Chrome (or Edge) and go to mail.google.com. Sign in.
  2. Look at the address bar. A small double-diamond or mail icon may appear. Click it.
  3. Choose Allow — this lets Gmail register as the handler for mailto: links.
  4. If no icon appears, open the browser menu → Settings.
  5. Go to Privacy and security → Site settings → Additional content settings → Protocol handlers.
  6. Under mailto, make sure Sites can ask to become default handlers is on and Gmail is listed.
  7. Test by clicking a mailto: link — Gmail Compose opens in a new tab.

Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Site permissions → Protocol handlers → mailto → add mail.google.com. Firefox: Settings → General → Applications → mailto → choose Use Gmail.

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