# Difference between IPTV Smarters and IPTV Service?
**URL:** https://troypointinsider.com/t/difference-between-iptv-smarters-and-iptv-service/80836
**Category:** APKs (Android Apps)
**Created:** [November 17, 2022, 2:17am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/difference-between-iptv-smarters-and-iptv-service/80836 "2022-11-17T02:17:12Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 1
### Author:  [@groucho](https://troypointinsider.com/u/groucho)
#### Post date: [November 17, 2022, 2:17am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/difference-between-iptv-smarters-and-iptv-service/80836/1 "2022-11-17T02:17:12Z")
Please assume that I am a newbie to cord cutting. What does the smarters do? Do I need another IPTV in order to use it?
Thanks in advance.
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### Author:  [@Streaming429](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Streaming429)
#### Post date: [November 17, 2022, 2:27am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/difference-between-iptv-smarters-and-iptv-service/80836/2 "2022-11-17T02:27:05Z")
Good to see you back! Smarters is just a player to play your service whether it’s an XC code, m3u etc
Check [This](https://troypointinsider.com/t/updated-1-28-2022-adding-pluto-tv-and-other-urls-to-tivimate/34050) out to add some free URL’s to the player to try
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### Author:  [@groucho](https://troypointinsider.com/u/groucho)
#### Post date: [November 17, 2022, 2:35am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/difference-between-iptv-smarters-and-iptv-service/80836/3 "2022-11-17T02:35:38Z")
Is there an advantage to paid or free IPTV? What is the advantage of smarters over using IPTV alone?
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### Author:  [@Streaming429](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Streaming429)
#### Post date: [November 17, 2022, 2:38am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/difference-between-iptv-smarters-and-iptv-service/80836/4 "2022-11-17T02:38:46Z")
You need a player to play your service unless the service provides a stand alone app
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### Author:  [@AMD237](https://troypointinsider.com/u/AMD237)
#### Post date: [November 17, 2022, 2:40am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/difference-between-iptv-smarters-and-iptv-service/80836/5 "2022-11-17T02:40:35Z")
Paid IPTV service will be much more reliable and have a better channel selection and support. IPTV services arent “stand alone”, they all need a player. There are many players out there including Smarters, but Tivimate seems to be the most popular because of its ultra professional look and many ways to customize it.
[https://troypoint.com/best-iptv-players/](https://troypoint.com/best-iptv-players/)
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### Author:  [@Streaming429](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Streaming429)
#### Post date: [November 17, 2022, 2:42am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/difference-between-iptv-smarters-and-iptv-service/80836/6 "2022-11-17T02:42:10Z")
I use a service with its own “Standalone App” but prefer TiviMate
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### Author:  [@AMD237](https://troypointinsider.com/u/AMD237)
#### Post date: [November 17, 2022, 2:46am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/difference-between-iptv-smarters-and-iptv-service/80836/7 "2022-11-17T02:46:47Z")
What I meant was, the services are just a url, Xtream Code, etc, they dont play without a player. Whether it is Tivimate or a service specific app, they are all players that let you access the content, aka channels and sometimes VOD.
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### Author:  [@Streaming429](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Streaming429)
#### Post date: [November 17, 2022, 2:48am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/difference-between-iptv-smarters-and-iptv-service/80836/8 "2022-11-17T02:48:50Z")
Exactly. That’s what I was trying to explain without doing anything wrong and was hoping I did it so it’s understandable. Lol I thought and thought on how to explain it. Guess I was just lost in how to word it. Thanks
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### Author:  [@AMD237](https://troypointinsider.com/u/AMD237)
#### Post date: [November 17, 2022, 3:03am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/difference-between-iptv-smarters-and-iptv-service/80836/9 "2022-11-17T03:03:47Z")
Just a quick summary then, you will need to find an IPTV service (free or paid) that meets your needs, and pair it with a Player that meets your needs. [Troypoint.com](http://Troypoint.com) has guides to help you decide what makes the most sense for you with both decisions. We cant discuss unverified IPTV services by name here, but we can help with everything outside of that if you need extra support.
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### Author:  [@hotwheels](https://troypointinsider.com/u/hotwheels)
#### Post date: [November 17, 2022, 2:17pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/difference-between-iptv-smarters-and-iptv-service/80836/10 "2022-11-17T14:17:42Z")
I am a big fan of OTT Navigator. Not sure why Troy does not give it any love. #2 for me.
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### Author:  [@AMD237](https://troypointinsider.com/u/AMD237)
#### Post date: [November 17, 2022, 2:35pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/difference-between-iptv-smarters-and-iptv-service/80836/11 "2022-11-17T14:35:24Z")
> [@hotwheels](#):
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> OTT Navigator
I have not tried that one, but you have made me curious now lol. I really, really dislike Smarters. I don’t know why. I have tried and tried to use it (and keep an open mind) after my limit of 5 devices for Tivimate, but I just don’t like it.
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### Author:  [@hotwheels](https://troypointinsider.com/u/hotwheels)
#### Post date: [November 17, 2022, 2:42pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/difference-between-iptv-smarters-and-iptv-service/80836/12 "2022-11-17T14:42:21Z")
Can I PM you AMD237? Will give you a link for it.
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### Author:  [@Streaming429](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Streaming429)
#### Post date: [November 17, 2022, 3:12pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/difference-between-iptv-smarters-and-iptv-service/80836/13 "2022-11-17T15:12:55Z")
Never used OTT Navigator. Our service app is based on Smarters. We use TiviMate. OTT does sound interesting. I like trying new things like players, boxes etc. lol
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### Author:  [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)
#### Post date: [November 17, 2022, 3:19pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/difference-between-iptv-smarters-and-iptv-service/80836/14 "2022-11-17T15:19:59Z")
So is this OTT thing classified top secret or what?
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### Author:  [@hotwheels](https://troypointinsider.com/u/hotwheels)
#### Post date: [November 17, 2022, 3:21pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/difference-between-iptv-smarters-and-iptv-service/80836/15 "2022-11-17T15:21:15Z")
It is kind of cool. I was told the guy use to partner with Tivimate but went a different direction.
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### Author:  [@hotwheels](https://troypointinsider.com/u/hotwheels)
#### Post date: [November 17, 2022, 3:22pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/difference-between-iptv-smarters-and-iptv-service/80836/16 "2022-11-17T15:22:41Z")
I can post a link to apk if allow.
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### Author:  [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)
#### Post date: [November 17, 2022, 3:23pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/difference-between-iptv-smarters-and-iptv-service/80836/17 "2022-11-17T15:23:40Z")
if its legal, post away
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### Author:  [@hotwheels](https://troypointinsider.com/u/hotwheels)
#### Post date: [November 17, 2022, 3:26pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/difference-between-iptv-smarters-and-iptv-service/80836/18 "2022-11-17T15:26:40Z")
big secret [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=studio.scillarium.ottnavigator&hl=en\_US&gl=US](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=studio.scillarium.ottnavigator&hl=en_US&gl=US)
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### Author:  [@hotwheels](https://troypointinsider.com/u/hotwheels)
#### Post date: [November 17, 2022, 3:27pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/difference-between-iptv-smarters-and-iptv-service/80836/19 "2022-11-17T15:27:16Z")
if you want the mod version I will PM that one.
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### Author:  [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)
#### Post date: [November 17, 2022, 3:27pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/difference-between-iptv-smarters-and-iptv-service/80836/20 "2022-11-17T15:27:47Z")
Thanks, will check it out 👍
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