Which Apple devices can play PioneersTV?
- iPhone and iPad on a current iOS or iPadOS version
- Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K on tvOS. The Apple TV 4K is the better choice for 4K channels
- Mac through Mac App Store players or VLC (playlist only, no guide grid)
Apple TV is one of the best big-screen devices for PioneersTV, because tvOS players are polished and the hardware is fast. If you are setting one up for the first time, Apple's own Apple TV setup guide covers the basics.
How do I install PioneersTV on iPhone or Apple TV?
Pick a player in the App Store
Search the App Store for an IPTV player that supports Xtream Codes, such as IPTVX, GSE Smart IPTV or Smarters Player Lite. Several of them also have an Apple TV version, and some include it in the same purchase.
Add a new playlist
Open the app and choose to add a playlist or account. Select the Xtream Codes or "Xtream API" option.
Enter your PioneersTV login
Paste the server URL, username and password from your welcome message. On Apple TV, the Apple TV Remote in your iPhone Control Center lets you type with your phone keyboard.
Load and organize
Let the app download channels, the guide and on-demand content. Then add your most-watched channels to Favorites so they are one tap away.
Are iPhone IPTV apps free?
Some are free with ads or limits, and the best ones charge a subscription or a one-time purchase that is paid to the app developer through Apple. Your PioneersTV plan covers the channels, not the player app. Try the free tier or trial first to make sure you like the interface. Our IPTV apps comparison lists the pricing model for each.
Can I AirPlay PioneersTV from my iPhone to a TV?
Many iOS players support AirPlay to an Apple TV or an AirPlay-compatible Smart TV. It works for an occasional show, but a player running directly on the Apple TV gives better quality, better remote control and doesn't drain your phone battery. AirPlay to a Roku TV, where available, is a reasonable stopgap for Roku owners.
Tips for iPhone and iPad
- Turn off Low Data Mode for your Wi-Fi network if streams start in low quality.
- Picture-in-Picture lets you keep a game playing in a corner of the screen while you use other apps, if your player supports it.
- Live TV on cellular data uses a lot of data. Pick a lower quality in the app's settings when away from Wi-Fi.