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INTRODUCTION
In this guide, I’ll walk you through installing GSE Smart IP TV on FireStick and other Fire TV devices. We’ll also cover quick steps for setting it up on Android devices, including Android TV Boxes, Smart TVs, mobile phones, tablets, and iOS devices like iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.
GSE Smart IPTV is a flexible, advanced IPTV player that allows you to load and organize channel playlists and EPG guides from your existing IPTV subscriptions. With this app, you can easily stream channels from almost any provider, as long as they support playlists, EPG guides, or the Xtream Codes API.
Please note, GSE Smart IPTV is strictly a player and not an IPTV service itself. It doesn’t provide any content or have affiliations with third-party IPTV providers. To use GSE Smart IPTV, you’ll need to input content from your own IPTV subscriptions.
Beyond its role as an IPTV player, GSE Smart IPTV can also function as a media player, handling audio and video files stored on your device. While it’s widely known as an IPTV player, this feature makes it a versatile option for those wanting an all-in-one media experience.
This guide includes:
- Step-by-step instructions to install GSE Smart IPTV on FireStick and other devices.
- A quick look at how to use GSE Smart IPTV on FireStick.
- Key features and benefits of the GSE Smart IPTV app to help you make the most of its capabilities.
How to install GSE Smart IPTV on FireStick
GSE Smart IPTV is officially available on the Play Store and Apple App Store. However, on Amazon devices, such as your FireStick, it needs to be sideloaded. It is not hosted on the Amazon Store. Here is how you can do that on your FireStick device:
The first thing we are going to do is install the Downloader app. Downloader is available via Amazon Store.
1. Open the Search tool from the FireStick home screen.
2. Lookup for the app and install it (just follow the easy online instructions).
3. Now, go to the Settings on your FireStick device.
4. Navigate to the menu item called My Fire TV and open it.
5. Now, you need to access the menu item Developer Options in the next window.
6. On this window, click Install Unknown Apps.
7. Go ahead and turn ON the Downloader app. Now that you have allowed the third-party app installation, let’s get GSE Smart IPTV on Amazon FireStick.
8. After the Downloader has been installed, go ahead and open it. A couple of prompts should appear. You just need to get past them by choosing the appropriate onscreen options. When on the home screen of the Downloader app, click the URL textbox on the right side.
9. We now use this onscreen keyboard to enter the following path: https://www.gsesmartiptv.com OR, simply use the shortened version of this URL gsesmartiptv.com (as you see in the image below). Click GO.
Check the URL once to make sure you typed it right
10. Downloader app will now redirect you to its Browser section where the following webpage will load up. Scroll down a bit and click where it says Download for Amazon devices.
11. Downloader connects to the online file location and starts to download the GSE Smart IPTV APK on FireStick. This takes a couple of minutes.
12. When the APK file download has been completed, you see the following prompt. Go ahead and click Install.
13. Allow it a minute to install the GSE IPTV app on FireStick.
14. The App installed notification means the GSE Smart IPTV app has been installed. Clicking the option OPEN launches the app immediately. But, we are not doing that right now. Let’s go back to the Downloader app and delete the APK file we downloaded. It is a good practice that keep your limited FireStick storage clean. Click DONE.
15. You must see this prompt. Click Delete.
16. Confirm by clicking Delete again.
Note: You can delete the APK file later. Just open the Downloader app, click Files in the left menu, select the APK file, and press the 3-line menu button on the FireStick remote
Great! You now have GSE Smart IPTV on Amazon FireStick.
How to use GSE Smart IPTV on FireStick
This section will guide you on how to use GSE Smart IPTV on your Fire TV. If you’re unfamiliar with accessing the app on your device, head over to the next section for quick instructions.
When you open GSE Smart IPTV on FireStick for the first time, you’ll see a “Permission Required” prompt. Just click “OK” to proceed.
Click Allow on this prompt that appears at the bottom of the screen.
You must now see the following EULA prompt with the Terms of Use and some disclaimers. Go ahead and click AGREE.
Following is the main window of the GSE Smart TV app.
Let us explore the items under the category LOCAL in the left menu one by one.
- Local Playlists: This lets you add playlists stored in the local storage.
- Android Local Media: This lets you play videos, music, and more directly from the local storage without having to add any playlists.
- Upload playlist with FTP: This allows you to download playlists from an FTP server.
- Mode: Lets you toggle between mobile and TV mode. Usually, the app auto-detects the device type. However, if it does not, you may change it manually.
We now look at the REMOTE category in the left menu.
Remote Playlists
The Remote Playlists option lets you import the M3U and/or JSON playlists from the web. If you have an IPTV subscription that supports one of these playlist formats, you will be required to enter the playlist URL. Most IPTV service providers that support playlists offer M3U links.
Click the Remote Playlists option and on the following window, click the + button on the top.
Click Add M3U URL (or ADD JSON URL) when prompted.
Enter the details on the following popup and click the Add button.
Xtream-Codes API
Since playlist URLs are long, they could be difficult to enter with your remote. Therefore, if you have Xtream-Codes API, use that instead.
Note: Due to the recent crackdown on Xtream Codes, the API option may not work.
Click Xtreme-Codes API in the left menu. Click the + icon on the top, on the next screen.
Enter the details in the popup and click Add.
EPG Program Guide
You can use the EPG Program Guide option in the left menu to import the EPG either from the local file (in the device storage) or a URL. Most IPTV service providers that support the playlist option also offer the EPG link.
Click the EPG Program Guide option on the main screen of the GSE Smart IPTV app on FireStick.
On the next screen, click the + icon on the top.
Click Add Local EPG Source if you have an EPG file on the local storage. Click Add Remote EPG source to add a URL.
Add External Player for Video Playback
The GSE Smart IPTV FireStick app also lets you add an external video player. While the app has a built-in player, you can have a better playback experience with an external player like MX Player.
Click External Player in the left menu on the main screen of the GSE Smart IPTV app.
Click the + icon on the top.
Click Find on the popup.
The app will list all your installed media players. Click the one you want to use (say MX Player).
Click Add on the popup.
How to access GSE Smart IPTV on FireStick
This section is for users who want to know how to access GSE Smart IPTV or any other installed app on FireStick. The apps you install may not necessarily appear on the FireStick home screen (if you have more than 20 apps). Here are some of the ways to access them:
From the home screen of FireStick, navigate to Settings / Applications / Manage Applications / GSE Smart TV (or any other app you want to access) / Launch application.
Press down the Home button on the FireStick remote for about 5 seconds. Click Apps when the prompt is displayed.
Scroll to the bottom where you will find the newly installed GSE Smart IPTV app on FireStick.
You may even move the app onto the home screen if you want quick access to it. Press the 3-line menu key on the remote and click the option Move on the popup window on your TV. You just need to drag the GSE Smart TV app to the first row.
How to Install GSE Smart IPTV on Android TV Box, Smart Android TV, and Android Phones & Tablets
GSE Smart IPTV is supported on all Android platforms including TV boxes, smart TVs, and handheld devices. In fact, this app is officially available via the Google Play Store. You don’t need to sideload or manually install this app on your Android devices. Here are the steps to install GSE Smart TV on Android TV Box and other Android devices:
- Find the Google Play Store app and open it
- Search for the GSE Smart IPTV app
- Follow the onscreen instructions and download and install the app
The interface of GSE Smart IPTV is pretty much the same across all the devices (including Amazon FireStick). To get started, you can refer to the section How to use GSE Smart IPTV on FireStick.
Features and Benefits of GSE Smart IPTV on FireStick (and other devices)
- IPTV Management Tool: GSE Smart IPTV is designed to help you manage and organize your IPTV subscriptions.
- Content Requirement: The app doesn’t provide any content itself; you’ll need a subscription from an external IPTV provider.
- Multi-Subscription Support: It allows you to import playlists from different providers, making it convenient if you use multiple subscriptions.
- Playlist Formats: Supports popular formats like M3U and JSON playlists, as well as the Xtream Codes API for easy integration.
- EPG Program Guide: You can add an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) from both local and URL-based sources to keep track of channel schedules.
- Local Media Playback: The app also functions as a media player, enabling playback of video and audio files stored on your device.
- Wide Compatibility: GSE Smart IPTV is available on Amazon FireStick, Android TV Boxes and Smart TVs, Android mobile devices, and iOS devices.
- External Media Player Support: You have the option to integrate an external media player if you prefer a different playback experience.
FAQs
1. What is GSE Smart IPTV?
- GSE Smart IPTV is an IPTV management tool that lets you organize and stream content from your existing IPTV subscriptions. It supports various playlist formats and can load EPG program guides.
2. Does GSE Smart IPTV provide any channels or content?
- No, GSE Smart IPTV does not provide any content or channels. It’s only a player. You need to use your own IPTV subscription to access content.
3. How do I install GSE Smart IPTV on FireStick?
- Since GSE Smart IPTV isn’t available on the Amazon Store, you need to sideload it on FireStick using the Downloader app. Detailed installation steps are outlined in the guide.
4. Can I use GSE Smart IPTV on devices other than FireStick?
- Yes, GSE Smart IPTV is compatible with Android TV Boxes, Android Smart TVs, Android mobile devices, and iOS devices, and can be downloaded directly from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store for these platforms.
5. What formats are supported for playlists?
- GSE Smart IPTV supports M3U and JSON playlist formats. It also supports integration via the Xtream Codes API for added flexibility.
6. Does GSE Smart IPTV support EPG (Electronic Program Guide)?
- Yes, you can add EPG guides from both local storage and URL-based sources, allowing you to view program schedules for your channels.
7. Can I play local media files with GSE Smart IPTV?
- Yes, GSE Smart IP-TV also works as a media player, enabling you to play video and audio files stored locally on your device.
8. Can I use an external player with GSE Smart IPTV?
- Yes, GSE Smart IP–TV allows you to integrate an external media player like MX Player if you prefer a different viewing experience.
9. How do I access GSE Smart IP TV on FireStick after installation?
- You can access it by navigating to Settings > Applications > Manage Applications on FireStick, or by pressing the Home button for 5 seconds and selecting Apps from the prompt. You can also move the app to the home screen for quicker access.
10. Is GSE Smart IPTV free to use?
- GSE Smart IP TV can be downloaded for free. However, remember that you will need a paid IPTV subscription from a provider to view channels and content.
