GSE Smart IPTV Guide
iPhone, iPad & Apple TV Setup (2026)

GSE Smart IPTV, developed by GSE Team, is a dedicated IPTV player for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Unlike most IPTV apps that are Android-first afterthoughts on iOS, GSE was designed specifically for Apple devices — and it shows. The interface is clean, the Apple TV remote support is native, and features like Picture-in-Picture and AirPlay are fully implemented.

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   Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad

   Make sure you are signed into your Apple ID — the app is free so no payment is needed for the basic version.

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   Search for "GSE Smart IPTV"

   The developer name is "GSE Team". Confirm you are downloading the correct app — there are imitation apps with similar names. Look for the orange app icon with "GSE" on it.

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   Tap "Get" to download the free version

   Alternatively, tap the price button to purchase the ad-free version directly (~£2.99). Both versions are functionally identical for IPTV setup.

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   Open the app and accept the terms if prompted

   GSE Smart IPTV may request access to your local network — allow this for proper functionality on your home Wi-Fi.

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   Tap the menu icon (≡) in the top-left corner of the app

   On Apple TV, press the menu button or swipe left on the Siri remote trackpad to open the sidebar.

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   Select "Xtream Codes API" from the menu

   This is the first option in the playlist section of the menu. Do not select "Remote Playlists" — that is for M3U, covered separately below.

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   Tap the + (plus) icon to add a new playlist

   A form will appear with fields for Playlist Name, Server URL, Username, and Password.

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   Fill in your Flickhaven credentials

   Enter any Playlist Name you like (e.g. "Flickhaven"). Then enter the exact Server URL, Username, and Password from your Flickhaven credentials — these are sent via WhatsApp after purchase. The Server URL typically starts with http:// and includes a port number.

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   Tap "Add" — your channels load automatically

   GSE Smart IPTV connects to the server and downloads your full channel list, VOD library, and TV series. This takes 30–90 seconds depending on your connection speed.

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   Navigate via Live TV, Movies, and Series tabs

   Live TV contains all 50,000+ channels. Movies and Series contain the 99,000+ VOD titles. The TV Guide button opens the EPG — it loads automatically from your Xtream Codes connection.

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   Open the menu (≡) and tap "Remote Playlists"

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   Tap the + icon, then select "Add M3U URL"

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   Enter a Playlist Name and paste your M3U URL

   Your M3U URL is provided in your Flickhaven credentials email. It typically looks like: http://server.domain.com:port/get.php?username=...&password=...&type=m3u_plus

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   Tap "Add" — channels load within 60 seconds

   The channel list downloads from the server. With 50,000+ channels, the initial load may take a minute or two on slower connections.

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   Open the menu and tap "EPG Program Guide"

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   Tap the + icon to add an EPG source

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   Enter your XMLTV EPG URL

   Your Flickhaven XMLTV EPG URL is included in your credentials email. It typically ends in &type=m3u_plus&output=ts or is a separate URL ending in /xmltv.php.

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   Tap Save — the TV guide populates within a few minutes

   EPG data downloads in the background. After a few minutes, open the TV Guide in GSE to see programme schedules for all channels that have EPG data. Not all 50,000 channels carry EPG — UK channels (Sky Sports, BBC, ITV, etc.) will show full schedules.