CatchON TV supported devices and requirements
Before you choose a plan, check two things. Can your device run an IPTV player app? And is your connection fast and stable enough for the picture quality you want?
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Which devices work with CatchON TV?
Any device that can install an IPTV player app works with CatchON TV. By platform, that means Fire OS (Firestick, Fire TV Cube), Samsung Tizen and LG webOS Smart TVs, Android TV and Google TV, Android phones and boxes, Apple iOS, iPadOS and tvOS, Windows, macOS and Linux computers, and MAG or Formuler boxes through a MAC portal.
- Amazon Fire TV & FirestickFire OS, via a player app
- Samsung & LG Smart TVsTizen and webOS player apps
- Android TV & Google TVSony, TCL, Philips, Chromecast
- Android phones & boxesAndroid 7 or newer recommended
- iPhone, iPad & Apple TVIPTV players from the App Store
- Windows, Mac & LinuxDesktop players such as VLC
- MAG & Formuler boxesPortal URL + MAC address
- Phones & tabletsWatch anywhere on Wi-Fi or 4G/5G
Compatibility by device
How CatchON TV is installed on each platform, and where to find the setup steps.
| Device | Platform | How it connects | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Fire TV / Firestick | Fire OS | Player installed via Downloader (sideload) | Firestick setup |
| Samsung Smart TV | Tizen | Player from Samsung Apps; some use MAC activation | Smart TV setup |
| LG Smart TV | webOS | Player from the LG Content Store | Smart TV setup |
| Android TV / Google TV | Android TV OS | Player from Google Play | Smart TV setup |
| Android phone, tablet or box | Android | Player from Google Play or APK | Setup guide |
| iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iOS / iPadOS / tvOS | Player from the App Store | Setup guide |
| Windows, Mac, Linux | Desktop | VLC or a desktop IPTV player with the M3U link | Setup guide |
| MAG / Formuler box | Stalker portal | Portal URL + the box’s MAC address | Setup guide |
What internet speed do you need for CatchON TV?
Plan on at least 3 Mbps per screen for HD and 15 Mbps or more for 4K. Those are the figures major streaming services publish for the same picture qualities. Stability matters as much as speed, so a wired Ethernet connection or a strong 5 GHz Wi-Fi signal reduces buffering.
These thresholds are the ones Netflix publishes for HD (3 Mbps) and Ultra HD (15 Mbps). Live IPTV streams have similar bitrates. Treat the figures as a baseline, not a guarantee. If several people stream at once, add their speeds together.
- SD: works on most connections, including mobile data.
- HD / Full HD: 3 Mbps minimum per stream; 10 Mbps gives headroom.
- 4K: 15 Mbps or more per stream, plus a 4K-capable TV or streaming stick.
Older Firesticks and budget Android boxes can struggle with 4K, even on fast connections. For 4K, use a 4K-capable model. Shopping for a device? The IPTV box guide covers what to look for, and Roku owners should read IPTV on Roku.
Sources
- Netflix-recommended internet speeds — Netflix Help Center (accessed )
- Internet Protocol television — Wikipedia (accessed )
Your device is ready?
Choose a CatchON TV plan and follow the setup guide for your screen.