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Quick answer: install GSE Smart IPTV, open Xtream Codes API, tap +, and enter the name, server URL, username and password from your TrendyScreen message.
Add TrendyScreen to GSE
Install GSE Smart IPTV
Get GSE Smart IPTV from the App Store (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV) or Google Play (Android).
Open Xtream Codes API
Open the menu (☰) and choose Xtream Codes API, then tap + to add an account.
Enter your login
Fill in a name (“TrendyScreen”), the server URL with http:// and the port, your username and password, then Add.
Open the account and watch
Tap the TrendyScreen account. Live TV, movies and series appear in separate sections; the TV guide loads from the same login.
Features worth knowing
- Several player engines: if a stream will not open, switch engines in settings.
- EPG: the guide comes with the Xtream login; for M3U, add an EPG source under the EPG menu.
- Parental control with a PIN.
- Chromecast and AirPlay to send a channel to a bigger screen.
GSE or IPTVX on Apple devices?
| GSE Smart IPTV | IPTVX | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free to start | Paid |
| Interface | Functional, many options | Polished, Apple-style |
| Apple TV | Yes | Yes |
| Mac | Limited | Yes |
| Best for | Trying IPTV on a budget | Daily use on Apple TV |
All Apple options are covered in IPTV on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV.
GSE Smart IPTV questions
Is GSE Smart IPTV free?
The basic app is free with ads on some platforms; a Pro version or in-app purchase removes ads and unlocks extra features. Check the store page for current pricing.
Does GSE work on Apple TV?
Yes. There is an Apple TV version, and your accounts can sync between iPhone, iPad and Apple TV.
Should I use Xtream Codes or M3U in GSE?
Xtream Codes. It loads live TV, VOD, series and the guide together. Use the M3U option only if Xtream fails.
GSE does not play some channels. Why?
Try switching the player engine in GSE settings (it offers more than one), and check your connection. If a single channel fails while others work, tell us which one.
