Compatible devices
Which devices work with Gamma IPTV?
Almost any modern screen with an app store will do: Samsung and LG Smart TVs, Android TV and Google TV, Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets, and Windows or Mac computers. Below is the full list — including the devices we would steer you away from.
Device list
Device-by-device compatibility
App availability depends on the device model year and your country's app store. When in doubt, send us the model number before you order.
| Device | Works? | How you watch | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Smart TV | Yes | Player app from the Samsung app store | Most models from about 2018 onward. Older sets may have fewer apps. |
| LG Smart TV | Yes | Player app from the LG Content Store | Most webOS models from about 2018 onward. |
| Android TV & Google TV | Yes | Player app from Google Play | Includes TVs with Google TV built in and Android TV boxes. The widest app choice. |
| Amazon Fire TV Stick & Cube | Yes | Player app from the Amazon Appstore | Affordable and quick to set up. Keep some storage free. |
| Apple TV | Yes | Player app from the App Store | Apple TV HD and 4K. Smooth and reliable on Ethernet. |
| iPhone & iPad | Yes | Player app from the App Store | AirPlay to a compatible TV works with many apps. |
| Android phones & tablets | Yes | Player app from Google Play | Handy for travel. Watch your mobile data allowance. |
| Windows & Mac computers | Yes | Desktop player app | Good for a second room or a laptop on the go. |
| MAG and other set-top boxes | Ask first | Built-in portal or device activation | Many work with device activation. Send us the model. |
| Roku | Limited | Very few suitable apps | We usually suggest a Fire TV Stick or Android TV device instead. |
| Older or non-smart TVs | Limited | Add a streaming stick via HDMI | Any TV with an HDMI port can work this way. |
Choosing
Buying a device for IPTV? Start here
You do not need anything new if your TV already has a suitable app. If you are buying, these are the trade-offs we explain most often.
Easiest for most TVs
A streaming stick plugged into the HDMI port. Inexpensive, quick to set up, and it brings an up-to-date app store to an older TV.
Best for match days
A streaming box with an Ethernet port, such as an Android TV box or Apple TV. A cable connection is the steadiest way to watch live sport.
Best for travel
A phone, tablet or laptop you already own. Remember your plan's screen limit if someone is watching at home at the same time.
Read our longer comparison in the guide to choosing a streaming device on the blog.
Honest limitations
When a device is not a good fit
- Very old Smart TVsApp stores on sets from before around 2017 often lack suitable player apps or run them slowly.
- Roku devicesVery few compatible player apps. A different streaming stick is the better choice.
- Games consolesPossible with some apps, but not a setup we recommend for everyday viewing.
- Slow or shared connectionsBelow about 10 Mbps, or on busy public Wi-Fi, live channels will struggle on any device.
Not sure? Ask before you buy
Send the model number of your TV or the device you plan to buy. We will reply with a straight yes or no.
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