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IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) is television delivered over your normal internet connection instead of a satellite dish or a cable line. To watch, you need two things: an IPTV subscription (the "line" that carries the channels) and a player app on your TV, stick, phone or computer. No dish, no cable box and no installer.
How IPTV works
With satellite or cable, channels arrive through a dedicated line into a box from your provider. With IPTV, the same channels — plus a library of movies and series — are streamed over the internet, like Netflix or YouTube, and played by an app.
- The subscription gives you access to the channels and the on-demand library. It arrives as an M3U link (one long web address) or as a host, username and password.
- The player app reads that link and shows the channels, a TV guide and the movie and series library on your screen.
- Your internet connection carries the stream — at least 15 Mbps for HD and 30 Mbps for 4K.
What can you watch with IPTV?
- Live TV — sports, news, entertainment, kids, documentaries and national channels from around the world
- Live sports and PPV events — full league coverage, plus boxing, MMA and wrestling fight nights
- Movies and series on demand (VOD) — a library that is added to continuously
- HD, Full HD and 4K where the source provides it
With POKTV, one subscription includes everything — 150,000+ channels and the whole on-demand library. Plans differ only in how long they last.
What you need to start
| You need | Examples |
|---|---|
| A device | Smart TV, Fire TV Stick, Android TV box, Apple TV, Roku, phone, tablet, PC, Mac, MAG box |
| A player app | Hot Player, IBO Player, MYTVOnline+ (free on phones) |
| A subscription | A paid plan, or a free 24-hour test |
| Internet | 15 Mbps for HD, 30 Mbps for 4K |
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Which devices does IPTV work on?
Almost all of them. Step-by-step guides:
- Amazon Firestick
- Samsung Smart TV and LG Smart TV
- Android TV & Google TV — Sony, Philips, TCL, Xiaomi
- Hisense VIDAA and Roku
- Apple TV, iPhone & iPad and Android phones
- Windows PC & Mac
IPTV vs satellite, cable and streaming apps
IPTV needs no dish, no cable box and no installer, works on almost every screen, and combines live TV with an on-demand library in one subscription. The full comparison: IPTV vs cable vs streaming apps.
How setup works
Setting up takes about 10 minutes and always has two phases:
- Install the player app on your device — from its app store, or with Downloader on Firestick and Android TV.
- Add your subscription to the app — usually from your phone, by entering the MAC address the app shows and pasting your M3U link.
The interactive installation guide shows the exact steps for your device.
Things worth knowing
- One connection per subscription. One stream at a time; watching on two screens at once needs a second subscription.
- No automatic renewals. POKTV never stores your card or charges again by itself.
- 7-day money-back guarantee on every plan.
- A VPN is optional. It only helps if your internet provider slows down streaming.
FAQ
What does IPTV stand for?
Internet Protocol Television — TV delivered using the same technology as the rest of the internet.
Do I need a special box for IPTV?
No. Most Smart TVs run the player app directly. A Fire TV Stick or Android TV box is only needed if your TV cannot install the app.
Do I need a fast internet connection?
15 Mbps is enough for HD and 30 Mbps for 4K. See what internet speed you need.
What is an M3U link?
A single web address that contains your whole channel list. You paste it into your player app. → M3U vs Xtream Codes
Can I try IPTV before paying?
Yes — POKTV's free 24-hour test gives full access to every channel and the whole library, with no card. It arrives in under a minute.
