Apollo Group TV External Players Support
Streaming your favorite programs through Apollo Group TV is already an upper-crust experience — but would you believe you can take video performance, quality, and compatibility to a whole new level with external video players like VLC and MX Player?
In this piece, we’ll walk you through everything you want to know about pairing these powerful players with Apollo Group TV on Android, iOS, and even PC. From smoother playback to more formats support, or simply a prettier interface — this is your definitive guide.
What Are External Players and Why Use Them?
External players are standalone video apps that have more control over playback quality, buffering, and decoding formats. Instead of employing the default player that comes with IPTV apps, you can delegate video playback to an enhanced player like:
- ✅ VLC Media Player – renowned for extensive support of formats and open-source flexibility
- ✅ MX Player – highly regarded for hardware acceleration and subtitle processing
By integrating your Apollo IPTV app with one of those, you get:
- Buffer-free smoother playback
- Enhanced 4K or HEVC stream support
- More subtitle/audio options
- Hardware acceleration for better performance
How to Use VLC or MX Player with IPTV Smarters Pro
IPTV Smarters Pro is among the most used apps used with Apollo Group TV — and it fully supports external player integration.
Installing VLC/MX Player in IP TV Smarters Pro (Android & iOS):
- Install VLC or MX Player from Play Store or App Store
- Open IPTV Smarters Pro
- Go to Settings
- Tap on Player Selection
- Choose VLC Player or MX Player for Live TV, Movies, and Series
- Save settings
- Go back and start streaming — playback will now open in the external player
Playing VLC on Windows PC using Apollo
If you are working on a computer using Apollo, then you can directly play your IPTV playlist using VLC Media Player.
Steps:
- Download and install VLC Media Player from videolan.org
- Open VLC
- Click on Media > Open Network Stream
- Paste your M3U playlist URL from Apollo Group TV
- Click Play
- Make use of the View > Playlist in order to change channels
Make sure your playlist link is live and in the correct format (ask your Apollo reseller if you’re unsure).
Jumping Between Internal and External Players
Most IPTV apps enable you to switch between the internal player and external player. You may want to switch because:
| Situation | Recommended Player |
|---|---|
| Heavy buffering | MX Player (with hardware decoding) |
| Subtitles not shown | VLC (very good subtitle display) |
| Stream format not supported | VLC |
| Out of sync audio | MX Player (manual sync adjustment for ) |
Fix: External Player Not Working?
Here are some fixes if your external player fails to open or will not play material:
| Issue | Fix |
|---|---|
| Player not listed | Make sure app installed first |
| Stream doesn’t load | Use internal player to try and see if it’s a stream issue |
| Crashes or freezes | Update IPTV and VLC/MX Player both |
| Audio/video delay | Use sync tools of VLC or decoder settings of MX Player |
Best Expert Tips for the Best Experience
- Always update your external player apps from time to time
- Use MX Player Codec Packs for extended format support
- Enable hardware acceleration in MX to play smoothly
- In VLC, go to Tools > Preferences > All > Input/Codecs to set up stream buffering
- VLC will allow you to amplify audio by up to 200% — perfect for low-volume streams!
Other IPTV Apps That Support External Players
| App Name | External Player Support |
|---|---|
| IP TV Smarters Pro | ✅ Yes |
| XCIPTV | ✅ Yes |
| TiviMate (Premium) | ✅ Yes |
| GSE Smart IPTV (iOS) | ✅ Yes |
| OTT Navigator | ✅ Yes |
Final Thoughts
Using external players like VLC and MX Player with ApolloGroup TV is a game-changer. You’ll gain smoother performance, wider file compatibility, and advanced customization that the default player just can’t offer.
Whether you’re watching a movie with subtitles or streaming a high-bitrate sports channel, pairing Apollo with VLC or MX is the smart way to go in 2025.