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# 💻 How to Install IPTV on macOS (MacBook, iMac)

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### ✅ Prerequisites

* A Mac running macOS 10.13 or later
* A **stable internet connection**
* IPTV **account credentials** (provided by FlowCastTV with your subscription)
* Optional: VLC, Smarters Player for Mac, or web browser

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**Option 1: Use Smarters Player Lite for macOS**

**1. Download the App**

* Visit: <https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/smarters-player-lite/id1628995509?l=en-GB>
* Download **Smarters Player Lite**

**2. Open Smarters Player Lite**

![](https://flowcasttv.gitbook.io/flowcasttv/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F2935816859-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FU9eB1YXhFDyogYpB9XXp%252Fuploads%252F2aOd94zSFGUl3pLxcRHh%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D92b0ac2e-e75d-401b-94cc-cc5c038e1d38\&width=768\&dpr=3\&quality=100\&sign=f2627ebf\&sv=2)

* Wait for the application to load and press **Add Playlist**

![](https://flowcasttv.gitbook.io/flowcasttv/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F2935816859-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FU9eB1YXhFDyogYpB9XXp%252Fuploads%252FeUZsq2pfIPXZf0LqH3sE%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D380cda1e-3511-48fe-8ff2-30f451339e02\&width=768\&dpr=3\&quality=100\&sign=4e9ac810\&sv=2)

* Choose **XTREME CODES**

![](https://flowcasttv.gitbook.io/flowcasttv/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F2935816859-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FU9eB1YXhFDyogYpB9XXp%252Fuploads%252F16G1OseFlhYHdVfysMid%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D8148056c-5a9f-4231-a2f0-49fb8f7024b5\&width=768\&dpr=3\&quality=100\&sign=77c3aa97\&sv=2)

{% hint style="warning" %}
If the first screen asks you to pay for anything, it means you downloaded the wrong version of the application. Please refer to the previous part of this guide and verify that the application you downloaded is the one in our guide.
{% endhint %}

**2. Login using your credentials**

Click **XTREME CODES** and enter your credentials as follows:

![](https://flowcasttv.gitbook.io/flowcasttv/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F2935816859-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FU9eB1YXhFDyogYpB9XXp%252Fuploads%252FMENyAyAXeTF6fRECKLAC%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D8ce48849-dbff-42bf-9b2e-fe8cf186ec81\&width=768\&dpr=3\&quality=100\&sign=aeb8fab3\&sv=2)

{% hint style="info" %}
**Any Name:** StellarCastTV

**Username:** provided with your subscription

**Password:** provided with your subscription

**Host** *(4th field): provided with your subscription*
{% endhint %}

![](https://flowcasttv.gitbook.io/flowcasttv/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F2935816859-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FU9eB1YXhFDyogYpB9XXp%252Fuploads%252F2sV0Ye19FQ6lFILqAegU%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Db6963f7d-9415-4f06-b8d8-e41461df4047\&width=768\&dpr=3\&quality=100\&sign=9017d0fc\&sv=2)

* Press **ADD PLAYLIST** and wait for the playlist the be downloaded

![](https://flowcasttv.gitbook.io/flowcasttv/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F2935816859-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FU9eB1YXhFDyogYpB9XXp%252Fuploads%252F2YiabigIZfvwp5vPXyin%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D94e824e6-5f3b-4def-8583-b9d40c368ef7\&width=768\&dpr=3\&quality=100\&sign=e084cea7\&sv=2)

{% hint style="success" %}
**You have successfully logged in and you can start enjoying the content !**
{% endhint %}

![](https://flowcasttv.gitbook.io/flowcasttv/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F2935816859-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FU9eB1YXhFDyogYpB9XXp%252Fuploads%252FNWNTfCla5q3mW6TusUYj%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D91a74dd1-eea5-488d-ab33-658cb67802c4\&width=768\&dpr=3\&quality=100\&sign=d9ebb810\&sv=2)

{% hint style="info" %}
You do **NOT** need to buy the premium version of the application. All you need is this one.
{% endhint %}

**3. Enjoy the content !**

* **LIVE TV:** Includes all live channels that broadcast in real-time.
* **MOVIES:** Includes all on-demand movies
* **SERIES:** Includes all on-demand series and tv shows.
* **CATCH UP:** Provides a possibility to rewatch the latest broadcasts from certain Live TV channels in case you missed the live broadcast.

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### 🌟 Best Practices for macOS

* ✅ Use **VLC** for simple streaming
* ✅ Prefer **Xtreme Codes login** for faster load times
* ✅ Keep macOS updated for compatibility
* ✅ Close unused apps to avoid playback lag
* ✅ Use Ethernet or stable Wi-Fi for smooth performance

***

### 💡 Tips & Troubleshooting

* 📡 **If VLC doesn't play the stream**: Make sure your M3U link is valid and active.
* 🔄 **Restart your Mac** if the IPTV app crashes or freezes.
* 🛠 **If IPTV Smarters won’t open**: Allow the app manually in **System Preferences → Security & Privacy**.
* ❌ **If the app says “Invalid Login”**: Double-check your username, password, and server URL — no spaces or typos.
* 🌐 **If you experience buffering**: Try switching from Wi-Fi to Ethernet or using a VPN to bypass throttling.


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