News
Clocks Go Back on 25 October 2026: How to Fix an IPTV TV Guide That Is an Hour Out
The clocks go back at 2am on Sunday 25 October 2026. Why IPTV TV guides end up an hour out, and the two minute fix for TiviMate, IPTV Smarters and IBO Player.
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IPTV Blog: Guides, News and Tutorials
Setup tutorials, device and app reviews, how-to guides and UK streaming news, written and tested by our IPTV specialists. Search below or pick a topic.
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Guides
IPTV Thailand: How to Watch UK TV and Live Sport in Thailand as an Expat, Nomad or Traveller
IPTV Thailand for UK viewers: why iPlayer and ITVX stop working in Thailand, how to watch UK channels and Premier League football from Bangkok to Phuket, Thai kick off times, internet speeds, devices and setup.
Setup
EPG for IPTV: What It Is, How to Add It and How to Fix a Missing TV Guide
EPG for IPTV in plain English: how the TV guide works, Xtream Codes vs M3U, how to add an EPG link in TiviMate, IPTV Smarters and IBO Player, and fixes for an empty guide, wrong times and channels with no information.
Players
Best IPTV Player for Android in 2026: 8 Apps Compared for Phone, Firestick and Android TV
The best IPTV player for Android depends on your screen: TiviMate on Firestick and Android TV, IPTV Smarters Pro or IMPlayer on phones. Eight apps compared, with setup steps and settings that stop buffering.
Apps
Best IPTV App for Samsung TV in 2026: What Actually Works on Tizen
The best IPTV app for Samsung TV is IBO Player for most people, with Hot Player close behind. Every app that runs on Tizen compared, how to install one, the MAC address system explained, and when a streaming stick is better.
Guides
Best IPTV for Sports: How to Choose a UK Service That Won't Buffer
What separates the best IPTV for sports from the rest: peak time stability, picture quality, apps, devices, speed, how to test during a live match, and why UKProviderNow is built for it.
Players
Lifetime Activation for IBO Player and Hot Player: UK Guide
What a lifetime activation for IBO Player or Hot Player really buys you, how long the free trials last, how to activate each app step by step, and how to stay safe when you pay.
Guides
Monthly IPTV Subscription: A UK Guide Before You Buy
How monthly IPTV plans work, how they compare with 3, 6 and 12 month plans, which devices, apps and internet speeds you need, and the checks to make before you pay.