The Amazon Firestick is the most popular streaming device in the UK — and it's one of the best devices for IPTV. This guide covers two methods: TiviMate (recommended for the best experience) and IPTV Smarters Pro (free and easy to set up).
Before you start, make sure you have your ApolloGroupTV credentials ready — your Server URL, Username, and Passwordare sent via WhatsApp after purchase. Don't have a subscription yet? Start your free 24-hour trial.
New to IPTV? Read our complete IPTV service guide — it covers how IPTV works, what to look for in a provider, pricing, and device compatibility.
What You Need
- ✓ Amazon Firestick (any generation) or Fire TV Cube
- ✓ Active Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection (10 Mbps+ recommended)
- ✓ ApolloGroupTV credentials (Server URL, Username, Password)
- ✓ 5 minutes of your time
Method 1: TiviMate on Firestick
RecommendedTiviMate is widely considered the best IPTV player for Firestick. It has a beautiful UK TV guide (EPG), smooth 4K playback, multi-screen support, and catch-up TV — everything a UK viewer needs.
Step 1: Enable Developer Options
- 1Press the Home button on your Firestick remote.
- 2Go to Settings (gear icon at the top).
- 3Select My Fire TV.
- 4Scroll down and tap Developer Options.
- 5Turn on Apps from Unknown Sources.
- 6Turn on ADB Debugging (optional, but recommended).
Step 2: Install the Downloader App
- 1Press the Home button and go to the Search bar (magnifying glass icon).
- 2Type 'Downloader' and select the app by AFTVnews.
- 3Click Download / Get and wait for it to install.
- 4Open Downloader and allow storage permissions when prompted.
Step 3: Download and Install TiviMate
- 1Open Downloader and enter the TiviMate APK URL in the address bar.
- 2Tap Go and wait for the download to complete.
- 3When prompted, tap Install.
- 4After installation, tap Open to launch TiviMate.
Step 4: Add Your ApolloGroupTV Playlist
- 1In TiviMate, tap Add Playlist on the welcome screen.
- 2Select Xtream Codes API.
- 3Enter your ApolloGroupTV Server URL in the URL field.
- 4Enter your Username and Password (from your WhatsApp activation message).
- 5Tap Add — TiviMate will load your full channel list, EPG, and VOD library.
- 6Use the TV Guide tab to browse UK channels including BBC, ITV, Sky Sports, and Premier League.
💡 TiviMate Tip: Go to Settings → Player and select ExoPlayer for the smoothest 4K playback on Firestick.
Method 2: IPTV Smarters Pro on Firestick (Free)
IPTV Smarters Pro is a free IPTV player that works great on Firestick. It's slightly simpler than TiviMate and a good option if you're setting up IPTV for the first time.
- 1Enable Developer Options (same as Method 1, Steps 1–6 above).
- 2Install the Downloader app from the Amazon App Store.
- 3Open Downloader and enter the IPTV Smarters Pro APK URL.
- 4Install the APK when the download completes.
- 5Open IPTV Smarters Pro and tap Add User.
- 6Select Login with Xtream Codes API.
- 7Enter your ApolloGroupTV Server URL, Username, and Password.
- 8Tap Login — all 50,000+ channels and VOD titles will load automatically.
Firestick IPTV Troubleshooting
❓ App won't install
Make sure Apps from Unknown Sources is enabled in Developer Options.
❓ Wrong credentials error
Double-check your Server URL, Username, and Password. Copy-paste from your WhatsApp message to avoid typos.
❓ Channels not loading
Check your internet connection speed. You need 10 Mbps+ for HD and 25 Mbps+ for 4K.
❓ IPTV buffering on Firestick
Clear the app cache, close background apps, or connect via Ethernet. See our full buffering fix guide. See our full buffering fix guide.
❓ EPG / TV guide not showing
In TiviMate, go to Settings → EPG and tap Refresh EPG. Allow 2–5 minutes to load.
Need Help Setting Up?
Our UK support team is available 24/7 on WhatsApp. We'll walk you through setup on your Firestick in minutes — for free.