Everything you need to know about SwishIPTV
IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) delivers television content over your internet connection rather than through traditional cable or satellite infrastructure. Instead of a physical signal being broadcast to a dish or cable, video streams are delivered digitally from our servers directly to your device in real time.
When you subscribe to SwishIPTV, you receive a set of credentials — a server URL, username, and password. You enter these into a compatible IPTV player app, and the app fetches a list of all available channels and VOD content from our servers. From there, streaming works exactly like any other video service — tap a channel and it plays instantly.
The main advantages over cable or satellite: no contracts, no hardware installation, access to thousands of international channels, and it works on any internet-connected device. All you need is a stable broadband connection of at least 10 Mbps per stream.
Yes — a 24-hour free trial is available with no credit card required. The trial gives you full access to every channel and VOD title in our catalogue, at the same quality as a paid subscription. This lets you verify that the service works on your specific device and network before committing to a plan.
To claim your trial, simply open the live chat on this page and ask. We'll have your credentials ready within minutes. Trials are available once per household.
The number of simultaneous streams depends on your plan:
You can install your credentials on as many devices as you like — only actively streaming devices count against the limit. For example, on a 3-connection plan you can have the app installed on five devices but only stream on two of them simultaneously.
If you try to open a third stream on a 2-connection plan, the app will show an authentication error. Simply close one of the other streams first.
SwishIPTV works on virtually any internet-connected device. Here is the full compatibility list:
For step-by-step installation instructions for each app and device, visit our Setup Guide.
The right app depends on your device:
Full installation and setup instructions for every app are available in our Setup Guide.
IPTV technology itself is completely legal — it is simply a method of delivering video over an internet connection, used by services like Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube. As with any streaming service, you are responsible for ensuring your use complies with the copyright laws and regulations in your country.
If you have any questions about the content available or the legality in your specific region, we recommend consulting local legal advice.
We accept the following payment methods:
All transactions are processed securely. If you have any issues completing a payment, contact us via live chat and we will assist you.
No — subscriptions never auto-renew. We do not store your payment details and you will never be charged without explicitly authorising a payment.
We send a reminder notification a few days before your subscription expires so you have time to renew without losing access. Renewals can be done at any time through the live chat. If your subscription lapses, your account is simply paused — your settings and history are retained for 30 days before the account is removed.
Yes, upgrades are available at any time. Contact us via live chat and tell us what plan you want to move to. We will calculate the prorated value of your remaining subscription time and apply it as a credit toward the new plan — you will never lose time you have already paid for.
For example, if you are halfway through a 1-month plan and want to upgrade to a 6-month plan, we credit the unused portion and you only pay the difference.
We offer a 24-hour free trial precisely so you can confirm the service meets your needs before paying. Because of this, and because IPTV is a digital service that is delivered immediately upon activation, we do not offer refunds once a subscription has been activated.
However, if you are experiencing a technical issue, please contact support — we will work to resolve it promptly. If a problem on our end is preventing you from using the service, we will extend your subscription to compensate for any downtime.
Recommended speeds per active stream:
If you have a multi-connection plan and multiple people stream at the same time, multiply accordingly — for example, three simultaneous 1080p streams need around 45–75 Mbps total available bandwidth.
A wired Ethernet connection always provides the most stable experience. If you are on Wi-Fi, make sure your device is close to the router and on the 5GHz band rather than 2.4GHz. Powerline adapters are a good middle ground if running a cable is not practical.
Buffering is almost always caused by a local network issue rather than our servers. Work through these steps in order:
If buffering only occurs on specific channels, those may be high-demand streams during peak hours. Try the same channel at a different time of day. If buffering affects all channels consistently and your speed test results are good, contact our support team via live chat so we can investigate on the server side.
The vast majority of login failures (over 95%) are caused by credential entry errors. Follow these steps before contacting support:
http://yourserver.com:8080 — without the port, the connection will fail silently.If none of the above resolves the issue, open the live chat and send us a screenshot of the error message — we can usually diagnose the problem immediately.
EPG issues are very common and usually easy to resolve:
If EPG is missing for only some channels, that is expected — not every channel in our 31,000+ library has EPG data available. Sports and major international channels are covered, but smaller regional channels may not be. If you need EPG for a specific channel that is missing, send us a message via live chat and we will do our best to provide it.
In most cases, no — a VPN is not needed and will actually hurt performance. VPNs add an extra hop to every packet of data, which reduces throughput and increases latency. This can turn a smooth 1080p stream into a buffering mess.
If your ISP is actively throttling video streaming traffic, a VPN may help by hiding the traffic type. In that case, choose a VPN server that is geographically close to you to minimise the speed penalty.
If you are having streaming issues, always try disabling your VPN first before troubleshooting anything else — it resolves the problem in a significant number of cases.
If none of these steps help, contact support via live chat with details of the app you are using and a description of the error.
SwishIPTV currently offers 31,053 live channels from over 100 countries and 42,445 VOD titles including movies and TV series. These numbers are updated regularly as we add new content.
You can browse the full live channel list — searchable and filterable by country and category — on our Channels page. VOD content is accessible directly inside your IPTV player app under the Movies and Series sections.
In addition to the standard VOD library, we also offer an extended VOD platform with a significantly larger catalogue, continue-watching, smart recommendations, and a more advanced browsing experience. See the VOD section on the homepage for details and pricing.
Yes — sports coverage is one of our strongest categories. We carry dedicated sports channels and live event feeds for:
Browse the full sports channel list on the Channels page — filter by the "Sports" category.
International coverage is a core part of what we offer. With 31,000+ channels from 100+ countries, there is very likely content available in your language and from your home country. Countries covered include:
Browse and search by country on the Channels page.
Yes — all IPTV subscription plans include full access to our standard VOD library of 42,000+ movies and TV series at no extra cost. Content is updated regularly with new releases added weekly.
VOD is accessible inside any IPTV app that supports Xtream Codes — look for the Movies and Series sections in your app. The 3, 6, and 12-month plans also include access to our extended SwishIPTV VOD platform, which offers a more advanced, personalised viewing experience with continue-watching, recommendations, and watchlists.
The SwishIPTV VOD platform is also available as a standalone subscription for $19/month, or as a lifetime deal for $50. See the VOD section on the homepage for details.
Step-by-step guides for TiviMate, IPTV Smarters, IBOPlayer, GSE Smart IPTV, and VLC are all covered in our dedicated Setup Guide.
Our support team is available 24/7 to help you get set up and streaming.