IPTVX at a glance
- Developer
- Bending X – FZE
- Apple devices
- iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac (Apple silicon) and Vision Pro, from the App Store
- Android and Fire OS
- Android phones, tablets, Android TV, Google TV, Nvidia Shield and Chromebook via Google Play; Fire TV via the official download
- Apple minimums
- iOS 16, macOS 12, tvOS 16
- Sources
- Xtream Codes and M3U playlists; on Apple devices also Plex and SMB network shares
- Pricing
- Free download; a subscription unlocks the full feature set (prices shown in the app)
From iptvx.app and the App Store and Google Play listings, checked September 2026. IPTVX says no playlist or video content is provided.
What IPTVX is
IPTVX is a player: it organises and plays the channels, films and series from a subscription you already have. It began on Apple devices and now covers Android, Google TV and Fire OS as well, which makes it one of the few polished players a mixed household can use everywhere. Its interface borrows from streaming apps, with posters, “continue watching” and recommendations laid over your own playlist.
Install IPTVX
| Device | How to install | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Apple TV | App Store on the Apple TV | Needs tvOS 16 or later |
| iPhone, iPad | App Store | iOS or iPadOS 16 or later |
| Mac | Mac App Store | Apple silicon Macs, macOS 12 or later |
| Android TV, Google TV, Nvidia Shield | Google Play | |
| Android phone or tablet, Chromebook | Google Play | |
| Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube, Fire TV Edition TVs | Official signed download from iptvx.app | Fire OS only; not Vega OS |
Check the seller is Bending X – FZE in the App Store. There are many similarly named players.
Install IPTVX on a Fire TV Stick
The developer publishes an official Fire OS installation route. In summary:
- Check the system. Go to Settings > My Fire TV > About and confirm the device runs Fire OS. Vega OS models (the Fire TV Stick 4K Select and the 2026 Fire TV Stick HD) can’t install it.
- Turn on developer options. In Settings > My Fire TV > About, highlight the device name and press the centre button of the remote seven times.
- Install Downloader. Search the Amazon Appstore for Downloader (by AFTVnews) and install it, then allow it under Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options > Install Unknown Apps.
- Download IPTVX. In Downloader, enter https://iptvx.app/fire-tv/ and download the official signed build.
- Install and sign in. Install the file, open IPTVX and sign in with your IPTVX account.
The Fire OS version doesn’t include Amazon billing, so buy the subscription through Google Play (or the App Store) and sign in with the same account on the Fire TV. To update, install the newer file over the existing app rather than uninstalling first, which keeps your data. For the Fire TV side in more depth, see developer options on Fire TV and our Fire TV guide.
Add your playlist
- Open IPTVX and choose to add a playlist.
- Pick Xtream Codes and enter the server address, username and password, or pick M3U and enter your playlist link. See where to find your login details.
- Let IPTVX load the channels, films, series and guide.
- If the guide doesn’t match your channels, use custom EPG assignment to link channels to the right guide entries; see EPG not loading for the usual causes.
On a TV, phone pairing lets you sign in or enter details from your phone instead of typing with the remote.
Features worth knowing
- Multiplatform sync: favourites, progress and settings follow you across Apple devices and eligible Android devices.
- Multi-channel viewing and picture-in-picture for live TV. Each stream uses a connection on your subscription; see too many connections.
- Recording, with IPTVX Media Server on a NAS or Mac for recording and organising media.
- Organisation: custom favourites and category order, renaming categories, favourites with tags, and a PIN lock for playlists.
- Live TV search and programme reminders, plus skip intro and a playback queue for series.
- Casting and AirPlay 2 to other screens.
If something goes wrong
- Login fails: check the server address and port, and whether it starts with http or https. See Xtream Codes login details.
- Channels buffer: test your connection and Wi-Fi first; see IPTV buffering.
- Fire TV won’t install it: make sure the device runs Fire OS and that Downloader is allowed to install unknown apps.
Alternatives
On Apple TV the closest alternative is UHF; see IPTVX vs UHF. On Android TV and Fire TV, the best-known alternative is TiviMate; see the best IPTV apps for Firestick and for Apple TV.