IPTV services are compatible with all popular streaming devices, including Roku. You can use the IPTV apps available on the Channel Store for streaming your IPTV services on Roku. Unfortunately, many IPTV apps are not available on the Roku Channel Store. In this guide, we have provided the possible method to install and stream IPTV on Roku.
Is Streaming IPTV on Roku Legal?
Streaming IPTV on Roku and other streaming devices is not legal or safe. It is common for IPTV services to deliver some content without an appropriate license. That’s why we suggest you use NordVPN on your device whenever you are streaming an IPTV service. A VPN is also used to unblock geo-restrictions and stream the location-specific content that is unavailable in your region.
How to Install IPTV App on Roku
As mentioned previously, only a few IPTV apps like IPTV Stream Player and IPTV Pro are available on the Roku Channel Store. You can follow the steps mentioned below to install the app directly on your Roku device.
1. Set up your Roku device and check for a stable internet connection.
2. Press the Home button on your remote control to locate the home screen.
3. Choose the Streaming Channels option and click Search Channels.
4. Type the IPTV player in the search bar. For instance, IPTV Stream Player.
5. Choose the app and tap the Add channel button. Once the app is installed, tap OK.
6. Restart your Roku device and open the app to add your playlist and stream its content.
Alternative Method to Install IPTV on Roku
Follow the steps below to install the IPTV app on your Roku device, which is unavailable on the Channel Store.
- Turn On Developer Options on Roku
- Add IPTV Smarters Channel
- Get and Install the IPTV Smarters Package on your PC
Turn On Developer Options on Roku
1. Connect your Roku device to your Smart TV.
2. On your remote control, press the following buttons.
- Home button 3 times
- Up Arrow button 2 times
- Right Arrow button one time
- Left Arrow button one time
- Right Arrow button one time
- Left Arrow button one time
- Right Arrow button one time
3. Now, the Developer Settings page will appear on the screen. Locate the IP address and note it.
4. Choose the Enable installer and restart option.
5. Hit on I Agree at the bottom of the screen.
6. Then, create your webserver password using the on-screen keyboard.
7. Once entered, tap the Set password and reboot option.
Add IPTV Smarters Channel
1. Open a web browser on your computer and visit the official website of Roku.
2. Enter your Roku Username and Password in the given field and tap the Submit button to sign in to your account.
3. Next, choose Add channel with a code below the Manage account option.
4. Type iptvsmarters in the given box. Once entered, tap the Add channel button.
5. Now, a warning message will appear on the screen. Hit the OK button.
6. In the popup that appears on the screen, click Yes, add channel.
Get and Install the IPTV Smarters Package on your PC
1. Run a web browser on your PC and visit the following website (https://www.whmcssmarters.com/clients/dl.php?type=d&id=108).
2. Next, save the IPTV Smarters package on any location on your PC.
3. Run a web browser on your PC and input the IP address of your Roku device that you noted down previously.
4. Now, a sign-in box will appear on the screen. Provide rokudev in the Username box and the webserver password you created in the Password box. Once entered, tap Sign in.
5. On the next screen, click the Upload option and locate the IPTV Smarters package from the location you saved it on your PC.
6. After locating the file, hit the Open button.
7. Once the file is uploaded, tap the Install button.
8. Now, the Install Sucess notification will appear on the screen.
9. Restart your Roku device to find the IPTV Smarters Pro app on the Television screen.
10. Open the app and log in to your account to stream your IPTV service on your Roku TV device.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best IPTV services for Roku are Yeah IPTV and Gamma IPTV.
To resolve the IPTV Smarters app not working on Roku, you can check your internet connection, and restart or update your streaming device and app.