How to Install IPTV on Firestick (Step-by-Step Guide)

If you want to install IPTV on Firestick, this simple guide will walk you through the entire process. Whether you’re using a standard Fire TV Stick or Fire TV Cube, the setup is quick and easy.

⚠️ Before starting: Make sure you have an active IPTV subscription (with M3U link or Xtream Codes login details).


What You Need Before Installing IPTV on Firestick

  • Amazon Firestick connected to your TV
  • Stable internet connection (20+ Mbps recommended for HD)
  • IPTV subscription details:
    • M3U URL or
    • Xtream Codes (Username, Password, Server URL)

Step 1: Prepare Your Firestick

Since IPTV apps are not available directly in the Amazon App Store, you must enable apps from unknown sources.

Enable Developer Options

  1. Go to Settings
  2. Select My Fire TV
  3. Click About
  4. Highlight Fire TV Stick and click it 7 times (to enable Developer Options)
  5. Go back
  6. Open Developer Options
  7. Turn ON:
    • ADB Debugging
    • Apps from Unknown Sources

Step 2: Install Downloader App

  1. Go to the Search icon on Firestick home screen
  2. Type Downloader
  3. Install the official Downloader app
  4. Open it

The Downloader app allows you to install IPTV apps manually.


Step 3: Install an IPTV App

The most popular IPTV apps for Firestick are:

  • IPTV Smarters Pro
  • TiviMate
  • XCIPTV

Below is the easiest method using IPTV Smarters Pro.


Install IPTV Smarters Pro on Firestick

  1. Open Downloader
  2. Enter the IPTV Smarters download URL (provided by your IPTV provider)
  3. Click Go
  4. Wait for the APK file to download
  5. Click Install
  6. Click Done
  7. Delete the APK file (to save storage)

Step 4: Add Your IPTV Subscription

  1. Open IPTV Smarters
  2. Click Login with Xtream Codes API
  3. Enter:
    • Username
    • Password
    • Server URL
  4. Click Add User

OR

Choose Load Your Playlist (M3U URL) and paste your M3U link.


Step 5: Start Streaming

Once logged in, you’ll see:

  • Live TV
  • Movies (VOD)
  • Series
  • Catch-up (if available)

You can now enjoy IPTV on your Firestick.


Best IPTV App for Firestick (Optional Alternative)

Many advanced users prefer TiviMate because of:

  • Better TV guide (EPG)
  • Faster channel switching
  • Modern interface
  • Multi-screen support

However, it requires a premium version for full features.


How to Fix Buffering on Firestick IPTV

If you experience buffering:

✔ Use wired Ethernet adapter (if possible)
✔ Restart your router
✔ Clear IPTV app cache
✔ Use 5GHz WiFi
✔ Close background apps
✔ Ensure at least 20–30 Mbps internet speed


Is IPTV Legal on Firestick?

IPTV apps themselves are legal. However, the legality depends on the IPTV service provider and your country’s regulations.

Always choose a legitimate IPTV provider.


Final Thoughts

Installing IPTV on Firestick is simple:

  1. Enable unknown sources
  2. Install Downloader
  3. Download IPTV app
  4. Enter subscription details

In less than 10 minutes, your Firestick becomes a powerful streaming device.