IPTV is a popular streaming service that allows users to watch television programming over the internet. However, sometimes IPTV users may encounter playback errors when using the IPTV Smarters app.
What Causes The IPTV Playback Error
Most likely the cause is your internet service provider (ISP) is blocking the IPTV service when sports is on so you will need to use a VPN to resolve the playback error.
With the quick answer above let’s dig more deeply into other issues you can check first to see if a VPN is needed.
Your Internet Connection Or IPTV Server Is Down
This occurs when the IPTV Smarters app is unable to connect to the IPTV server. To fix this, check your internet connection to make sure that it is stable and fast enough for streaming. Also, check that the IPTV server is up and running.
When you are sure your device has internet access then you will want to check if your IPTV provider’s server is down. You can shoot them an email asking if there are any issues on their side or you can enter their server URL in your web browser and see if you get a page coming up or if it gives you a 500 error on your web browser.
If you are a little more advanced you can open the CMD prompt on your Windows laptop/PC and then ping their IPTV server using the below command.
ping “Your IPTV Providers URL”
If you see ping times then this means their server is up but if you see “connection timed out” then their server will be offline and you will need to contact your IPTV supplier about this.
The IPTV Channel Is Down
Sometimes IPTV providers are dealing with many channels normally over 10,000 IPTV channels so it can be normal to see the odd few channels which are down for a while.
So if you check other channels and see them working then the playback error for that channel is due to the channel not working so it’s always a good idea to send an email to your IPTV supplier and ask about that specific channel.
You Are Being Affected By The IPTV Block
If you are based in the UK then many of the big internet providers block IPTV when a football match is on. This has caused most of the United Kingdom IPTV users to need VPNs to be able to carry on watching IPTV as normal.
Before getting a VPN you can try and change your IPTV device’s DNS settings to in your router to 1111/1.0.0.1 and restart the router.
But most likely you will need to get a VPN and this will permanently fix the playback errors you will need to make sure you ALWAYS keep the VPN on when watching IPTV channels.
We made a guide on Why You Need To Use A VPN With IPTV so you can see the IPTV block in more detail and fix your IPTV.
Firewall & Antivirus
Firewall or antivirus software can also cause playback errors. Make sure that the IPTV Smarters app is not blocked by your firewall or antivirus software. If it is, add the app to the exceptions list to allow it to run properly.
It’s worth nothing that these are common solutions for IPTV playback errors, and the specific steps may vary depending on the device, operating system, and the IPTV service provider.
In conclusion, IPTV playback errors can be caused by a variety of factors. By troubleshooting the issue and trying different solutions, you can often fix the problem and get back to streaming your favorite television programming. If the problem persists, it’s always best to contact the IPTV service provider for assistance.
