How do I import my IPTV Smarters playlist into Sidstuga?

Sidstuga uses the same Xtream Codes and M3U standards as IPTV Smarters. Open Smarters and copy the server URL + username + password (for Xtream) or the M3U URL/file. In Sidstuga, on first launch pick the same source type and paste the credentials. No re-subscription to your IPTV provider is needed.

Will my channel list and EPG carry over?

Yes — the channel list and EPG come from your IPTV provider, not from Smarters. As long as you reuse the same credentials, Sidstuga downloads exactly the same channels and the same programme guide your provider supplies.

Do I have to cancel my IPTV provider to switch?

No. Sidstuga is just a player — it doesn't include any channels or playlists. Your IPTV provider subscription is independent and stays untouched.

Why switch from IPTV Smarters to Sidstuga?

Sidstuga is paid (€0.99/month) with no ads and no freemium gating, optimised for Android TV remotes (full d-pad support), built natively for Android with Media3/ExoPlayer, and includes an optional end-to-end encrypted Cloud Sync that mirrors favourites and history across phone, tablet and TV.

Does Sidstuga support the same Xtream Codes and M3U formats?

Yes. Sidstuga supports Xtream Codes (server URL + username + password) and M3U/M3U8 playlists (remote URL or local file) — the same two standards IPTV Smarters uses.

Migration guide

Switching from IPTV Smarters to Sidstuga

3 minutes · Android phone, tablet or Android TV · v1.1.69+

Why switch?

No ads, ever. Sidstuga is a paid app (€0.99/month or €7.99/year) — not freemium with banner or pre-roll ads.
Built for Android TV. Full d-pad navigation, optimised for TCL/Amlogic/Realtek boxes, surface-recovery loop that silently rebinds dropped streams without a channel restart.
End-to-end encrypted Cloud Sync (optional). Favourites and watch history mirror across phone, tablet and TV. Keys never leave your device — Sidstuga's server cannot read your data.
DVR + catch-up + EPG scheduling. Record any live channel locally, rewind up to 7 days where the provider supports catch-up, schedule reminders from the EPG.
8 languages, RTL ready. English, Português (PT/BR), Español, Français, Italiano, Deutsch, العربية.

3-step migration

Step 1 — Find your playlist in IPTV Smarters

Open IPTV Smarters and go to Settings → Edit Playlist (or long-press the active playlist on the home screen). Note down:

Xtream Codes playlist: server URL, username, password.
M3U playlist: the full http://… URL or the local .m3u/.m3u8 file.

You don't need to delete the Smarters playlist — it stays where it is until you uninstall the app.

Step 2 — Install Sidstuga from Google Play

Open the Play Store on your Android device and search for Sidstuga, or tap this link. Sidstuga is €0.99/month or €7.99/year with a 3-day free trial — no card needed to start.

Step 3 — Paste the same URL / credentials

On first launch Sidstuga shows an 8-language wizard, then asks you to add a source. Pick Xtream Codes or M3U — whichever matches what you used in Smarters — and paste the same values. Sidstuga validates with the server, downloads the channel list and the EPG (next 24 hours) and you're watching.

Need the full step-by-step? See the Xtream Codes guide or the M3U guide.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to re-subscribe to my IPTV provider?
No. Your provider subscription is independent of the player. Sidstuga just talks to the same server.

Will favourites and watch history carry over from Smarters?
Smarters stores them locally and doesn't export — so favourites need re-marking once in Sidstuga. After that, the optional encrypted Cloud Sync keeps them aligned across every device.

Does Sidstuga come with channels?
No. Sidstuga is a media player. It does not host, index, recommend or distribute any IPTV streams. You bring your own credentials for a service you are independently authorised to use.

Can I keep both apps installed during the trial?
Yes. They don't conflict.