Roku IPTV: How to Install & Watch IPTV on Roku (2024)

This post outlines how to watch IPTV on Roku.

What Is IPTV?

Before discussing installing IPTV on Roku, let’s understand what IPTV is.

As you may know, IPTV stands for Internet Protocol Television. IPTV is a service that provides you with live TV channels and movies via the Internet. An IPTV service is a faster, more versatile, on-demand TV. IPTV channels come in HD high-resolution, so you’re not sacrificing quality.

An IPTV service usually requires some sort of set-top box. But if you watch IPTV on Roku, you circumvent that requirement.

There are dozens of official and unofficial IPTV services.

How to Install IPTV on Roku With a Simple Trick

This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for installing IPTV on Roku. We must “sideload” IPTV on the Roku device. The instructions below require a computer to download the IPTV app file and add it to your Roku streaming device.

Using another IPTV player like TiviMate, you can watch IPTV on Roku by casting to your Roku device. IPTV Smarters is one of the best IPTV Players, compatible with hundreds of IPTV services that use a server URL.

Anyways, let’s get into how to install IPTV on Roku. I divided the instructions into four parts to make them easier to follow:

• Part 1: Enabling developer options on Roku.
• Part 2: Adding the IPTV Smarters channel.
• Part 3: Downloading the IPTV Smarters package on your computer.
• Part 4: Installing IPTV Smarters on Roku.

Don’t worry. The process is easier than it sounds. Let’s begin.

Enable Developer Options on Roku

1. Launch your Roku and press the following buttons in the same order on your remote: Home Button x3, Up Arrow x2, Right Arrow x1, Left Arrow x1, Right Arrow x1, Left Arrow x1, Right Arrow x1, Left Arrow x1, Right Arrow x1.

The developer options menu will appear on your Roku TV screen if done correctly.

2. Write down the IP address listed on the screen.

3. Select Enable installer and restart (mine says Disable because I’ve already done this).

4. Scroll through the Developer Tools License Agreement and select I Agree. Use the keyboard that appears to create a web server password. You will need this password for a later step.

5. Select Set password and reboot.

Part 2: Add IPTV Smarters Channel

1. Head to your computer and navigate to my.roku.com using any browser. Type in your username and password for your Roku account, and click Submit.

2. Once logged in, select Add channel with a code, under Manage account.

3. Type iptvsmarters into the box. Make sure you’ve typed it exactly as shown.

4. Select Add Channel to add it to your Roku.

5. Click OK on the warning message that appears.

6. Select Yes, add channel on the following popup.

Part 3: Download IPTV Smarters Package on Your Computer

Now, it’s time to download the IPTV Smarters file onto your computer.

1. Head to this link on your computer, and the download should start automatically: https://www.whmcssmarters.com/clients/dl.php?type=d&id=108

Note: FireStickTricks.com doesn’t host or distribute this APK. The link leads to the site where it’s hosted.

2. Save the IPTV Smarters package somewhere accessible on your computer (you’ll need to browse to this location in a moment). I’m going to save it on my Desktop.

Part 4: Install IPTV Smarters on Roku

1. Open any browser on your computer. Enter the IP address from your Roku you wrote down earlier.

2. A sign-in box will appear. Type rokudev as the Username. For the Password, type in the webserver password you created earlier. Finally, click Sign in.

3. Click Upload on the next page.

4. Browse to the location where you downloaded the IPTV Smarters package (mine was my Desktop). Select the downloaded folder and click Open.

5. Click Install once the file is uploaded.

6. If you see this screen, you’ve done it correctly!

7. Return to your Roku device, and IPTV Smarters will be on the television. Simply log in with your IPTV Smarters information, and you’re in!

Now that you have IPTV Smarters on your Roku device click here to learn how to use IPTV Smarters to watch different IPTV services.

Steps to Watch IPTV on Roku Through Screen Mirroring

To stream IPTV on your Roku-connected TV using screen mirroring, you must install IPTV Smarters or Smart IPTV (a different IPTV player) on your smartphone. Once you have one of these two players, you can use your device’s cast or mirror option.

With the cast/mirror option, you can access content on your Roku TV from any device on the same Wi-Fi network using the IPTV player app.

Best IPTV Services for Roku (Unverified)

Now, I’m about to detail the unverified IPTV on Roku applications. In this case, unverified means needing to sideload applications that might not be available on an app store. Of course, these IPTV services could also be cheaper than traditional TV services.

If an app is unavailable on an app store, we cannot verify the licenses and other legalities surrounding each one. So, use unverified IPTV services with caution.

1. Iconic Streams

Iconic Streams provides ultra-HD-quality movies and TV channels to your Roku device. This streaming service features over 9,000 channels and 110 servers worldwide—an ideal scenario for most users, as there is likely one near you.

The IPTV app allows you to watch live events and video-on-demand (VOD) content, providing a TV guide for browsing channels. Please note that no adult content channels are available on this IPTV service.

Otherwise, each paid plan provides 6,000 live channels and 3,000 VODs, as well as an Iconic Streams application for up to 3 devices at once. Each plan also offers live chat support through the website if you have any issues.

Iconic Streams supports PayPal and Bitcoin payments.

You can learn more about Iconic Streams here.

2. Yeah! IPTV

Every paid plan on Yeah! IPTV supports standard, high, and full high-definition channels on many devices, like your Roku. That said, you must pay more to use multiple connections at once.

These plans include over 6,000 live TV and exclusive sports channels, among an expanding list of services. The website also features many tutorials on how to install on smart TVs, Windows PCs and Macs, Android, Amazon Fire TV, and other streaming devices.

3. Apollo Group TV

Apollo Group TV is a reasonable IPTV service that provides over 1,000 live channels to its subscribers. It also offers a 10-day free trial to test the platform before committing.

Live channels include news, TV shows, movies, sports, and some pay-per-view channels. Interestingly, you can pay with Bitcoin or a debit/credit card.

Apollo Group TV provides constant support through email, Discord, and Telegram channels, so you can always solve an issue.

4. SSTV IPTV

SSTV IPTV provides over 8,000 live channels, shows, and movies to watch on your TV screen. It is a quick choice for many looking for IPTV on Roku. It now has various apps to expand your watching beyond your Roku device.

However, it’s worth noting that this media content platform only accepts Bitcoin and PayPal as payment, so keep that in mind before diving in.

5. Hypersonic TV

Hypersonic TV is one of the cheaper streaming services, with a massive channel selection of over 7,000 live TV channels. Moreover, it supports television shows from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, as well as some international sports if that’s your thing.

Hypersonic TV provides IPTV content in HD and has a full-HD channel. You can try it out for 24 hours for just one dollar, and a monthly subscription isn’t too expensive either.

Best Legal IPTV Services for Roku

The following IPTV app list for Roku is entirely legal, meaning you can download and use these apps without risk. All of them can be found on the official Roku Channel Store.

Let’s get into the best legal IPTV apps for your Roku.

1. Sling TV

Sling TV is a popular IPTV app for Roku that streams over 50 channels in full HD. The platform provides two plans, Sling Blue and Sling Orange, with different channel selections and support for different devices.

There are no contracts beyond the monthly subscription, so you can start and end the service whenever you’d like. You can switch between the Blue and Orange plans at no cost or get both at a discount.

2. Philo

Philo is an IPTV provider that offers unlimited DVR recording and over 60 channels. You can even test out the service for its seven-day free trial and experience a host of additional add-ons.

On top of this, you can stream on up to three devices at once, with up to ten profiles per account.

3. YouTube TV

YouTube TV is an expensive but reliable IPTV service for your Roku device. It provides various professional sports IPTV channels and other content, plus unlimited cloud DVR storage. The IPTV provider offers over 85 channels, which you can easily view on your mobile device.

YouTube TV is accessible through the YouTube app in the Roku Channel Store. There is no separate app specifically for YouTube TV. In the main menu of the YouTube app is the option “Go to YouTube TV,” which is how subscribers can access the IPTV service on Roku.

Note that YouTube TV only supports up to three devices at once.

4. Hulu

Hulu is often compared to Netflix but offers live TV and many sports channels through internet service providers. The live TV portion of the platform is mainly focused on sports channels, though it supports over 75 channels and up to 50 hours of cloud DVR storage.

Before committing, you can use the 7-day free trial to try out Hulu Live TV.

5. AT&T TV

AT&T TV is an expensive IPTV provider, but a good one at that. This IPTV service gives you over 40,000 things to watch on Roku, but a limited 20 hours of cloud DVR storage can feel restrictive to some users.

However, it’s worth noting that AT&T TV has an HBO Max subscription, a solid addition to the overall package.

Wrapping Up

In this article, I showed you how to watch IPTV on Roku in several ways. One method is to use an unverified IPTV service by integrating it with a Roku IPTV player or screen mirroring on your mobile device. Another method is to get a verified IPTV app from the Roku Channel Store. Any method gives you access to TV shows, live TV, and other video content, often significantly cheaper than traditional TV.

Did you have any trouble following this article and getting IPTV on Roku? Which IPTVs did you check out, and what do you think of them? Leave a comment to share your thoughts!

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