Short answer: Roku does not offer IPTV Smarters Pro, TiviMate or any of the usual IPTV players in its Channel Store, and it does not let you install Android apps. You can still watch IPTVSup on a Roku TV, but you do it in one of two ways: by mirroring from your phone or computer, or by plugging a small streaming stick into the TV. Below is how each works and which one we suggest.
Why the usual IPTV apps are not on Roku
Roku runs its own operating system and only allows apps that Roku approves for its store. Unlike Android TV or a Firestick, there is no way to download an app file and install it yourself. Some websites describe putting the Roku into developer mode and uploading a “channel package” from a computer. We do not recommend it: the packages come from unknown sources, they stop working after updates, and Roku does not support it.
Method 1: Mirror from your phone or computer (free)
This uses the screen mirroring that is already built into Roku. You run the IPTV app on your phone, tablet or laptop and the Roku shows what is on that screen.
- On the Roku, go to Settings > System > Screen mirroring and set the mode to Prompt or Always allow.
- Install IPTV Smarters Pro on your Android phone, iPhone or Windows laptop and log in with the details we email you.
- Start mirroring:
- Android: open the quick settings panel and tap Smart View, Cast or Screen mirroring (the name depends on the phone), then pick your Roku.
- iPhone or iPad: open Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring and pick the Roku. This needs a Roku model that supports AirPlay; most recent Roku TVs and 4K sticks do.
- Windows: press Windows + K and choose your Roku from the list.
- Open a channel on your phone or laptop. It now plays on the TV.
The catch: your phone has to stay on and nearby, mirroring uses more Wi-Fi than normal streaming, and picture quality depends on your home network. It is fine for watching a match or a film now and then. For everyday use, Method 2 is much better.
Method 2: Plug in a streaming stick (recommended)
Most of our customers with a Roku TV simply plug an Amazon Firestick or an Android TV / Google TV stick into a free HDMI port and use it for IPTV, while keeping Roku for its normal apps. A basic stick costs about the same as a few months of cable and gives you the full IPTV experience: a TV guide, favourites and a proper remote.
- Plug the stick into the TV and switch the TV input to that HDMI port.
- Install IPTV Smarters Pro (or TiviMate) on the stick. Our Firestick guide walks through every step.
- Log in with your IPTVSup details and you are watching in about two minutes.
Which should you choose?
- You only want to try it or watch occasionally: mirroring is free and works today.
- You will watch most days, or the whole family uses the TV: get a stick. It is more reliable and much easier to use.
- Several TVs in the house: each TV needs its own stick or device, and you can choose 2 or 3 screens on any plan so they can all watch at the same time.
Not sure about your device?
Send us your device model on WhatsApp and we will tell you exactly which app or method to use before you buy. You can also ask for a short free trial and test it on your own TV first. Plans start at $14.99 for one month, or $5 a month on the 12-month plan, and your login arrives by email within 5 to 10 minutes.