IPTV Smarters Pro is one of the most popular players for the Amazon Firestick, and the setup takes only a few minutes. The app is not always listed in the Amazon Appstore, so most people install it with a small helper app called Downloader. Once you know the steps, the whole process is quick and simple.
This guide walks you through the full setup: preparing your Firestick, installing Downloader, installing IPTV Smarters Pro, signing in and loading your channels. Follow the steps in order, and do not skip the safety checks in the middle.
What you need before you start
Gather three things before you pick up the remote. First, a Firestick that is connected to your TV and to the internet. A wired connection is not required, but a steady Wi-Fi signal helps. Second, your subscription details, which your provider sent by email. You will need the Xtream Codes details: a server address, a username and a password. Third, the download code for IPTV Smarters Pro, which is shown in the steps below.
Keep the details exactly as your provider wrote them. Usernames and passwords are case-sensitive, and a single wrong character will stop the login.
Step 1: Allow apps from unknown sources
Your Firestick blocks apps that do not come from the Amazon Appstore by default. You need to turn that setting on once, so the Downloader app is allowed to install files.
Connect your Firestick to the TV and the internet. Go to Settings, then My Fire TV, then Developer Options, and turn on Apps from Unknown Sources. On newer versions of Fire OS, this option may be called Install unknown apps. Choose the one you see.
Cannot find Developer Options? On some Fire OS versions it is hidden. Open Settings, go to My Fire TV, choose About, then select your device name seven times. A message will confirm that developer options are now visible. Our short guide on how to activate Developer Options on a Fire Stick shows this step with more detail.
Step 2: Install the Downloader app
Downloader is a free and widely used app that lets you open files from the internet on your Firestick. From the Fire TV home screen, choose Search, type Downloader, and select Downloader by AFTVnews. Choose Download or Get, wait for the installation to finish, and then open the app.
When Downloader asks for permission to access your files, allow it. Without that permission, it cannot save the installer.
Step 3: Enter the download code
This is the step that brings in IPTV Smarters Pro. In Downloader, click the address bar on the home tab. Type the download code 5370569, then select Go. Wait for the redirect to finish, which can take a few seconds.
When the download page opens, click the blue Download button, and wait for the file to finish. The file is about 80 MB, so the download may take a minute on a slower connection.
Pop-ups and sign-up forms sometimes appear during the download. Close them. They are adverts, and they do not affect the installation.
Step 4: Install and open the app
Once the download finishes, Downloader will ask whether you want to install the app. Choose Install, then wait for the process to complete. When the installation is finished, select Open.
Some people prefer to delete the installer after installing, to save space on the Firestick. Firestick storage is limited, so you can choose Delete in Downloader once the app is installed. The app itself will stay on your device.
Step 5: Sign in with Xtream Codes
When IPTV Smarters Pro opens, accept the terms if you are asked. Then select Login with Xtream Codes API. This is the recommended option, because it loads your channels, categories and programme guide automatically.
Enter the following details exactly as your provider wrote them:
- Playlist name: any name you like, such as “Living room”. This is only for your own reference.
- Username: your subscription username.
- Password: your subscription password.
- Host URL: the server address, including any port number your provider included.
Step 6: Add the playlist and start watching
Check that every field is correct, then select Add Playlist. The app will load your channels, which can take a minute the first time. When the list appears, choose a channel to start streaming.
If the programme guide is empty, wait a few minutes and open the app again. The guide sometimes takes longer than the channel list to appear.
Troubleshooting common problems
Most issues come from a few simple causes. Work through this list before you contact support.
- Developer Options is missing. Follow the seven-tap method in Step 1 to reveal it.
- The download fails. Check your internet connection, then enter the code again. Make sure there are no extra spaces in the address bar.
- The installer does not appear. Confirm that Downloader is allowed to install unknown apps in the settings from Step 1.
- Login fails. Re-type the username, password and host URL. Check the capital letters and the port number.
- Channels freeze or buffer. Try a wired connection, restart the Firestick, and test again at a quieter time of day.
Keeping IPTV Smarters Pro up to date
Updates fix bugs and improve security, so it is worth checking now and then. If you installed the app with Downloader, enter the same download code again and install over the old version. Your login details should stay saved, but keep a copy in a safe place just in case.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Downloader to install IPTV Smarters Pro?
On many Firestick models, yes. Some users find the app in the Amazon Appstore, so search for it first. If it is not there, Downloader is the usual route.
Is it safe to allow apps from unknown sources?
It is safe when you only install files from trusted sources, such as the code your provider gives you. Turn the setting off again if you no longer need it.
Which login method should I choose?
Choose Xtream Codes if your provider gave you a server address, username and password. It is quicker to set up than an M3U link and loads the guide automatically.
Why are my channels not showing after I log in?
Check the host URL and the login details for typos, make sure your subscription is active, and wait a minute while the list loads. If the problem continues, contact your provider.
Installing IPTV Smarters Pro on a Firestick takes about ten minutes once you have your details ready. Allow unknown apps, install Downloader, enter the download code, sign in with Xtream Codes and add your playlist. Take care with the download code and the login details, and you will be watching your channels in no time.