How to watch IPTV on Xbox & PlayStation
By Yanis Moreau, IPTV & Streaming Editor Last updated
Honest answer: game consoles are workable but not ideal for IPTV. Xbox is the better of the two — it has the Microsoft Edge browser, so you can log in to a web-based IPTV player. PlayStation (PS4/PS5) is very limited: no proper IPTV app and a restricted browser. If you want the smoothest experience on the same TV, a cheap Fire Stick or Android box beats both. Here are the real options.
IPTV on Xbox (Edge browser)
- Install/open Microsoft Edge from the Xbox store (it’s free).
- Go to your provider’s web player and sign in with your Xtream Codes details, or open your M3U in a web player that supports it.
- Play in full screen. A Bluetooth keyboard makes typing the login much easier.
Some IPTV apps occasionally appear in the Xbox store, but the Edge method is the most reliable.
IPTV on PlayStation
PS4/PS5 has no dedicated IPTV app, and the built-in browser is hidden and limited. The realistic options are DLNA media streaming from a PC on the same network, or — more simply — using a separate streaming stick. For most people, the honest recommendation is to plug a Fire Stick into a spare HDMI port and keep the console for gaming.
The setup that just works
A Fire Stick or Android TV box is inexpensive and runs the best IPTV apps (TiviMate, IPTV Smarters) natively — full guide, VOD and favourites, no browser workarounds. It’s what we recommend to console owners.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an IPTV app for Xbox?
Availability comes and goes, and it’s limited. The Edge browser with a web player is the dependable route on Xbox.
Can I watch IPTV on PS5?
Only awkwardly (DLNA or the limited browser). A cheap streaming stick on the same TV is far better.
Which console is better for IPTV?
Xbox, thanks to the Edge browser. PlayStation is the weakest for IPTV.
Whatever you use, you just need a reliable IPTV subscription — message us and we’ll recommend the smoothest path for your setup.