IPTV, or Internet Protocol Television, is a streaming system that offers live TV programs, on-demand video content, and more to users via the Internet. With a reliable internet connection, you can effortlessly enjoy IPTV. However, watching it on Roku can be challenging due to the lack of a dedicated IPTV app in the Roku Channel Store.
Officially, Roku permits only the installation of apps available in their app store, known as the Roku Channel Store. Nevertheless, there are some effective workarounds to install and watch IPTV on your Roku device. Keep reading to discover the steps you need to take.
Before diving into the installation steps, let’s first clarify what IPTV is.
What is IPTV?
As previously mentioned, IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) is a system that transmits live TV programs and video content using IP networks. This is similar to streaming services like Prime Video and Netflix, but IPTV specializes in live content instead of original series or movies, making it feel more like browsing the internet than traditional channel surfing.
Because IPTV delivers content via IP networks, you can directly stream media on various devices, including mobile phones, tablets, computers, or smart TVs, as long as you have a stable internet connection.
How to Install and Watch IPTV on Roku?
To sideload IPTV on your Roku device, you will need a computer to install the IPTV app file and subsequently transfer it to your Roku. Follow these steps to get IPTV on your Roku streaming device:
Enable Developer Mode and Add IPTV Smarters Channel
Step 1: Begin by enabling developer options on your Roku device. Open your Roku device.
Step 2: Press the following buttons on the Roku remote in the specified order: Home button 3 times, Up button 2 times, Right button once, Left button once, Right button once, Left button once, Right button once, Left button once, and then Right button once again.
Step 3: The developer options screen will appear. Make a note of the IP address displayed.
Step 4: Click on Enable Installer, and then restart your device. Tap I agree.
Step 5: Create a password, then tap Set password and reboot.
Step 6: Open a web browser and navigate to my.roku.com, and log into your account with your credentials.
Step 7: In the Manage account section, click Add channel with a code.
Step 8: Enter iptvsmarters into the channel access code box and click Add Channel.
Step 9: A warning message may pop up; click OK. Choose Yes, add channel to confirm the installation.
Download the IPTV Smarters Package on Your Computer and Upload It
After enabling developer mode on the Roku device and adding the IPTV Smarters Channel, it’s time to download the package file on your computer.
Step 1: Use your computer’s browser to visit this link: whmcssmarters.com/clients/dl.php?type=d&id=108 to initiate the download.
Step 2: After the download completes, go back to the IP address that you noted earlier in your browser.
Step 3: Enter rokudev as the username and the password you created previously in the respective fields.
Step 4: Click the Upload button, and select the downloaded package file.
Step 5: Now, click Install.
Step 6: Return to your Roku device, and you will find the IPTV Smarters app installed.
Step 7: Enter your login details to start watching IPTV on your Roku device.
These are the steps to install and enjoy IPTV on your Roku device. Additionally, you can install IPTV Smarters, Smart IPTV, or other options on your mobile phone and utilize the screen mirroring feature to watch IPTV on Roku. If you have any questions regarding this article, feel free to leave your comments below.
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