Start with the essentials
Whether you’re cutting the cord for the first time or tidying up a setup that grew over the years, these guides cover the fundamentals in the order most people need them.
What is IPTV?
A plain-English explanation of internet TV, how legal services work and where unlicensed services cut corners.
How much internet speed do you need?
Real-world speed targets for HD and 4K, plus how many people can stream at once.
How to spot illegal IPTV
Ten warning signs that a “premium IPTV subscription” isn’t licensed — and what to do instead.
Set up your devices
Fire TV Stick setup
From unboxing to your first show, with the settings worth changing on day one.
Device overview
Smart TVs, streaming sticks, consoles, phones and computers compared.
Official apps
Live TV, on-demand and free ad-supported apps — and how to check an app is genuine.
Choose and fix
Live TV streaming compared
How the major live TV streaming services differ on channels, DVR and screens.
Free & legal streaming apps
Watch hundreds of channels and thousands of movies without paying a subscription.
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