IPTV Smarters Pro & Smarters Player Lite

The IPTV Smarters Apps include the IPTV Smarters Pro and Smarters Player Lite versions. Both are cutting-edge and popular TV applications that give end-users exceptional viewing and the ability to stream their favorite live TV channels and VOD movies/TV series. Although similar in technology, look, and feel, where they differ is in some of the features. We’ll cover those differences a bit later.

IPTV Smarters Pro is a bit more popular than Smarters Player Lite. You can find the Smarters Pro version in the Google Player Store and the Smarters Lite in the Apple Play Store. The IPTV Smarters Pro can also be found in some of the compatible devices with an internal app store to download/install. As for Smarters Player Lite, it can be found in iOS/Apple devices internal app store to download.

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IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) Apps

Smarters Player Lite and IPTV Smarters Pro can be referred to as IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) applications without streaming TV/VOD content. At least not until you pay for the streaming TV/VOD service subscription elsewhere that delivers all the live TV channels and VODs. I’ll tell you where to go soon.

Both TV players were designed by the same developer (company), WHMCS Smarters, to help bring live TV channels, and VOD movies/TV series. The Smarters Pro and Smarters Lite are compatible with various playlists such as M3U Playlist/URL, 1-Stream Panel API, and Player API Based Playlist including Xtream Codes. See Compatible Devices below…

Compatible Devices

Just because one TV player app is found in one of the Play Stores previously mentioned doesn’t mean you can’t interchange them on certain devices.

• iOS/Apple Devices (iPad, iPhone, Apple TV) *** Smarters Lite
• Android Devices (TV, Box, Phone, Tablet) *** Smarters Pro
• Devices with Android OS (Firestick, Fire TV, Fire Cube, NVIDIA Shield) *** Smarters Pro or Lite
• Smart TVs (LG, Samsung) ***Smarters Pro
• Computers (Windows, MacOS) ***IPTV Smarters Pro or Smarters Player Lite

You will find more information when going to the IPTV Smarters (Developer) website. They show the compatible devices with a download for each one of the compatible devices listed above including the Web Browser Player. And you will find the Setup Installation Guides there as well. But again, they Do Not deliver any streaming content and they tell you this on their website.

Smarters Pro and Smarters Lite Comparison

The compatibility as you can see reflects certain devices either app can be downloaded and installed. However, there are some differences between the two applications involving functionality and features as follows:

IPTV Smarters Pro:

Paid Version but Free to Install and Use: IPTV Smarters Pro is free to download and install on any compatible device. You don’t have to pay for the advanced features if you don’t want to. You can install it and connect it to any streaming TV/VOD service. We suggest you register for the CracklePop TV Service subscription or low-cost trial.

Features Include:

• Live TV Channels, VOD Movies, TV Series, and CatchUp TV Support
• Supports Several Playlists: Can easily connect to streaming TV/VOD service providers
• Player Integration Externally: End-users can utilize external video players such as MX Player or VLC Player
• EPG (Electronic Programming Guide): Full supported TV guide for simplified navigation of live channels
• Parental Control: Safeguard under-aged children or block anyone else with the option to restrict certain streaming content
• Multiple Screen Support: Use any compatible Android device–see above or computer desktop/laptop
• Record: Users can record live TV channels to watch later on ***No instructions on how but an external storage device is needed
• PIP (Picture in Picture): Gives users the ability to watch streaming content in small floating windows when multitasking
• Support Multi-Screen: Allows watching multiple screens, up to 4, at one time depending on the device used
• Built-in VPN Feature: Can integrate any VPN service for security and privacy
• Speed Test Feature: Test the speed of your Internet connection
• Master Search/Search Tools: Search for any channel, movie, or TV series. Live channels search tool and VOD search tool
• Video Player Buffer Size: Allows changing the buffer size for the Video Player
• Add to Favorites
• Sort
• Supports Local Audio and Video file Playing
• Play a Single Stream support
• External Players can be added
• Chrome Casting improvements
• Continue Watching
• Supports Auto Next Episode Play
• Automatically or manually Clear the Cache
• TabView supported
• Allows users to open the channel list on the video player
• Can open “List of episodes” on the video player
• Manual and Automatic TV channels and VOD updates

Advanced Features Pricing

As you can see the IPTV Smarters Pro offers optional advanced features if you want them. However, the pricing will depend on the device with the specific feature you a looking for. Just to be clear the app is free to download, install, and use. But you need a streaming TV/VOD service that delivers all the live channels and VODs–See links throughout this article.

In-App purchases: The TV Player app may offer you premium features for a one-time fee or unlocks. See below…

• Ad-Free Version: May require a one-off fee ($4.99)
• Multi-Screen/Multi-User could cost extra or a subscription ***Not with CrackPop TV
• Premium Features Unlock: This can be between $5.99 to $15.99 – depending on the feature set and device
• Desktop computers such as Windows and MacOS versions could also come with a cost, somewhat similar to mobile devices.

NOTE: Prices could vary and are subject to change by the owner on any compatible device and country. You can always check with the IPTV Smarters Pro Developer’s website.

Smarters Player Lite:

The Lite version is also free to download and install but there are no optional advanced features that come with a cost. Therefore, you can say it’s a basic IPTV Smarters Pro that’s designed to provide core functionalities without the add-ons.

Features:

• Supports VOD movies and TV series including Live TV and CatchUp TV
• EPG Support Limited: Basic EPG (Electronic Program Guide) for navigation
• Single Playlist: Supports just one IPTV service provider which makes things simple but somewhat less flexible
• External Player Integration–None: Supports only the built-in player for streaming
• Record: Doesn’t allow live TV channels recording
• PIP Support is Not available
• Parental Control: Restricts children and others from accessing certain streaming content
• Lighter/Faster Interface: Streamlined UI is made simpler, and faster, allowing focusing on core streaming features
• Speed Test
• VPN
• Time Format *** Same as Smarters Pro
• Stream Format
• Player Settings
• Multiscreen
• Add to Fav
• Sorting
• Manual/Automatic channel and VOD updates
• Master Search is locked but has a channel search tool and a VOD search tool
• Continue Watching feature

Summary of TV Apps’ Key Differences:

• Cost: Smarters Player Lite is free to download, install, and watch TV/VOD content with a Streaming TV/VOD service subscription or trial. IPTV Features: Smarters Pro is also free to install and use to watch TV online when connecting to a Streaming TV/VOD service. But to get access to the advanced features comes at a cost
• Availability: The Pro version is available for Android devices, devices with Android OS, Smart TVs, and Computers. The Lite version is available for iOS/Apple devices, and computers.
• Interfacing: Smarters Pro provides a more enhanced interface with additional functionalities, as opposed to the Lite version which is simpler and faster for those users just wanting the basics

Of course, it depends on your needs which one you prefer. But remember both the IPTV Smarters Pro and the Smarters Player Lite are free to download/install and connect with a streaming TV/VD service. You have the option in the Pro version to pay for the advanced features but in most cases, you don’t need them.

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