Compatible devices
Will Smartiflix work on your screen?
Almost certainly, if it was made in the last few years. Find your device below, see the recommended route and open its guide. Not sure? Send us the model and we will check before you pay.
Device by device
Compatibility at a glance
| Device | Works? | How you watch | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Smart TV (Tizen) | Most models from recent years | A player app from the Samsung app store | Smart TV guide |
| LG Smart TV (webOS) | Most models from recent years | A player app from the LG Content Store | Smart TV guide |
| Android TV & Google TV | Yes | A player app from Google Play | Android guide |
| Fire TV Stick & Fire TV Cube | Yes | A player app from the Amazon Appstore or a trusted download | Fire TV Stick guide |
| Apple TV HD & 4K | Yes | A player app from the App Store | Apple TV guide |
| Android TV boxes | Yes, recent Android versions | A player app from Google Play | Android guide |
| iPhone & iPad | Yes | A player app from the App Store | Apple guide |
| Android phones & tablets | Yes | A player app from Google Play | Android guide |
| Windows & Mac computers | Yes | A desktop player app | See below |
| Roku | Not directly | Add a Fire TV Stick or Android TV device to the same TV | Why |
Requirements
Minimum requirements for a smooth picture
Internet speed
About 10 Mbps per HD stream, 25 Mbps or more for 4K or several screens.
Stable connection
A cable or 5 GHz Wi-Fi to the main TV. Stability beats raw speed.
Up-to-date software
Install system updates; older software may not run current player apps.
Free storage
Streaming sticks need a little free space for the app and its guide data.
Phones & tablets
Watching on a phone or tablet
iPhones, iPads and Android phones and tablets all work with a player app from their own store. They are handy for the kitchen, the bedroom or the second game on a busy Sunday.
On mobile data, keep an eye on your allowance: an hour of HD video can use around 1.5 to 3 GB. On Wi-Fi it makes no difference.
Many phone apps can also cast to a TV. If you plan to watch on the big screen most of the time, though, a dedicated TV app or stick gives a better and more reliable picture.
Computers
Watching on Windows, Mac or Chromebook
Windows and Mac computers use a desktop player app; we recommend one when you order. A Chromebook can usually run the Android version of a player app from Google Play.
Laptops are also a good way to test the service before setting up the TV, because typing the sign-in details on a keyboard is quick.
Good to know
Devices to check with us first
- Smart TVs older than about six or seven years. Their app stores may no longer offer suitable apps.
- Roku devices and Roku TVs. Their store rarely carries IPTV player apps; a streaming stick on a spare HDMI port solves it.
- Game consoles. Options are limited and change often. A stick is usually simpler.
- Unbranded TV boxes with very old Android versions. They may not run current apps safely.
How to find your model number
- Smart TV: Settings → Support or About; or the sticker on the back.
- Fire TV: Settings → My Fire TV → About.
- Android TV / Google TV: Settings → System → About.
- Apple TV: Settings → General → About.
A photo of that screen is all we need to check.
Open the setup guide for your screen
- Smart TVSamsung, LG, Android & Google TVSetup guide
- Fire TV StickFire TV Stick, Stick 4K, CubeSetup guide
- Android TV & boxesAndroid TV boxes, Google TV, phonesSetup guide
- Apple TVApple TV HD & 4K, iPhone, iPadSetup guide
- Phone or tabletiPhone, iPad, Android phonesSetup guide
- ComputerWindows, Mac, ChromebookSetup guide
Free compatibility check
Send us your model. Get a straight answer.
We will tell you whether it works, which app to install and whether a streaming stick would give you a better picture.
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