IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) services fill this gap and let you relive the live TV experience via the Internet. You can watch multiple channels and request Video on Demand content; you don’t need a cable connection.
What is IPTV?
Simply, it’s a service that lets you watch TV channels on your Firestick (or any other streaming device/platform) via the Internet. Some IPTV providers have official apps you can install on your Firestick, while others are accessible via their website. You may have to sideload some unofficial IPTV apps. You can even use phone screen mirroring to watch IPTV content. Remember that streaming high-quality content demands a fast and stable internet connection. Some IPTV services are region-exclusive, so you’ll have to use a VPN on Firestick to access them. Let’s discuss the best IPTV players for Firestick in 2025, including some unofficial ones.
Official IPTV apps for Firestick
Plex TV
Plex TV serves 600+ live TV channels, including Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, HistoryHit, and more. There are over a dozen channel categories which ensure that you won’t be bored that easily. In addition, you have on-demand content and the freedom to access your digital library via Plex. The free tier is sufficient for most, but a monthly/yearly paid subscription option is available to watch the latest stuff. Pros
Largest number of free live TV channels Create and use your digital library Works in many regions
Cons
Less on-demand content variety
Pluto TV
Pluto TV’s model is a bit different from other official IPTV services. It lets you watch live TV and bundles it with ads instead of subscription plans. So, you can watch more than 250 live channels without paying a dime. It’s got movies, sports, entertainment, comedy, news, and more channels that’ll keep you hooked. Plus, you get the real live TV experience of flipping channels that includes frequent ads in between (pun intended!). Pros
Over 250 good live TV channels Create favorites Resume playback on a different device
Cons
Some features only work with an account login
Tubi
Tubi is another free IPTV app officially available for Firestick and many other platforms, including Roku. We don’t find the UI appealing, but it gets the job done. Tubi makes up for its average UI with better on-demand content than Pluto TV. So, if you are looking for exclusive content along with live TV, Tubi is worth trying. Pros
Better content variety No registration needed Several local channels
Cons
Average user interface
Freevee
Freevee is a rebranded version of IMDb TV that recently improved its content and channel catalog. You get over 400 channels with new additions like Warner Bros. TV and CNN Headlines. Pros Cons
Worst user interface Excessive ads between programs
Sling Freestream
Sling announced a free, ad-supported version with 500 live TV channels a while back. Its app is available on the Firestick, so you don’t need to sideload anything. We like that you get nostalgic TV shows and movies and live TV access. You must use a VPN to access Sling Freestream because it’s only available in the U.S. Pros
A balanced channel collection of sports, news, and entertainment Old shows and movies
Cons
Delay in live TV streaming
Xumo TV
Xumo TV doesn’t have a huge live TV channel list like Plex or Sling Freestream. But it is a no-brainer choice if you only care about news and sports. You’ll find abundant live channel broadcasting details and opinions on politics, entertainment, finance, and sports on Fox Sports. It frequently displays unskippable ads, but you can’t do much about that. Pros
Good for news and sports enthusiasts Channel flipping is available
Cons
Smaller channel offerings Not good for entertainment and comedy lovers
YouTube TV
YouTube TV is a paid IPTV service that allows you to watch updated streaming content and premium live TV channels here. We’ll recommend it if you crave NBA and NFL tournaments and updates. Google’s live TV is priced slightly lower than its counterparts, and you get unlimited cloud DVR storage, which lets you tape tournaments and revisit them later. We also like the multi-device feature, which you can use on three devices. Pros
100+ premium live TV channels Great deal for NFL and NBA viewers Unlimited cloud DVR and 3 simultaneous streams
Cons
Limited regional sports channels
Hulu+ Live TV
Hulu+ Live TV is more expensive than YouTube TV but has a better channel selection. You get almost 100 channels and Disney+ content in one subscription. Its cloud DVR storage features resemble YouTube TV; you can save recordings for nine months. Multi-device support is also available, but only for two devices. But if you care about sports, skip Hulu + or get the add-on bundle. Pros
Unlimited cloud DVR and 2 simultaneous streams Disney and ESPN included
Cons
Expensive than YouTube TV
FuboTV
FuboTV is quite an expensive IPTV service that we won’t recommend unless you want more than 250 premium live TV channels. FOX, NBC, ABC, CBS, and NFL Network are all available in the premium plan that costs $100. You can downgrade to the cheapest plan, $79.99 a month, but you’ll get only 189 channels and won’t be able to watch the Super Bowl in 4K. The only upside of FuboTV is that you get ten simultaneous streams. Pros
Best for national and regional sports 4K support and ten simultaneous streams
Cons
Inferior cloud DVR service
Philo
Philo targets the entertainment category, and you’ll find MTV, TLC, BBC America, and several other popular live TV channels. For $28 a month, it isn’t a bad deal if you cannot afford to miss the latest Walking Dead spin-off from AMC. That said, Philo is not suitable for Sports and news lovers. It has a DVR feature that lets you save shows for 30 days. Pros
An economical live TV service Best for premium entertainment channels
Cons
Cloud DVR stores content for 30 days Doesn’t have any good sports or news channels
Unofficial IPTV Apps for Firestick
There’s no guarantee they have appropriate licenses for the live TV channels and content they offer. There’s also an associated risk of the service shutting down abruptly due to legal reasons. Even if you want to use the free IPTV services to watch live TV, use a VPN on your Firestick. Check out our detailed guide on setting up a VPN to bypass geo-restrictions on the Firestick and sideloading an IPTV player app to set everything up quickly. After that, you can add an IPTV service provider to the player, such as TiviMate or IPTV Smarters Pro. Here are some of the popular yet unverified IPTV services that you can check:
Xtreme HD IPTV
Xtreme HD IPTV uses anti-freeze technology to ensure that you don’t experience buffering while watching live TV. There are over 20,000+ channels, most of which are available in HD. You can watch PPVs, and there’s a program guide to sort channels quickly. There’s an unofficial app available for Xtreme HD IPTV, so you don’t need to use an IPTV player to access it. It is a paid service; you can use it on five devices for $25 a month. Pros
PPV supports and works on five devices 20000+ live TV channels Apk file available
Cons
Difficult to use interface
Mom IPTV
Mom IPTV offers 12000+ live TV channel collections from multiple regions. You won’t run out of live TV shows and sports content from various countries. It costs around $70 a year, and there’s a free three-day trial to check it out. You can watch live TV in HD or access their vast movie and TV show library at this price. Pros
Live TV in HD Limited movies and shows
Cons
Only a three-day free trial Requires an IPTV player
Apollo Group TV
Apollo Group TV is available in many more countries than the licensed app options mentioned above. It is a paid service with a free trial, so you can test the 1000+ live TV channels it boasts about. There’s on-demand content available, too. The biggest concern is the buffering time, which can ruin your live TV experience. Pros
Available in multiple countries HD live TV channels
Cons
No official app Buffering issues
You can check out these unverified IPTV options with a VPN:
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So these are some of the best IPTV services for Firestick. Wrapping Up IPTV services help you enjoy live TV without paying a dime. We’ll advise you to stick with verified ones because they have superior servers and the latest content you can find. Unofficial IPTV services are hard to recommend because of their reliability issues.
