How to Search on IPTV Using a Firestick Remote

1. Open your IPTV app

Open IPTV Smarters, TiviMate or your usual player and go to the section you want to search: Live TV, Movies or Series. Most apps search only within the current section.

2. Find the search icon

In IPTV Smarters, use the D-pad to move to the magnifying glass at the top of the screen. In TiviMate, press Left to open the menu and select Search.

3. Type with the on-screen keyboard

Use the arrow buttons to pick letters and press the center button to type each one. Two or three letters are usually enough, such as "ESP" for ESPN, so you don't need to type the full name.

4. Choose a result and start watching

Move down to the results, highlight the channel or title you want and press the center button to play it.

Tips to find channels faster

• Add channels you watch often to Favorites by long-pressing the center button.
• Use the category list, such as Sports or USA, to narrow results before searching.
• Alexa voice search on the remote works for Fire TV apps but usually not inside IPTV players.

Fix IPTV search not working

If search returns nothing, the playlist may not have finished loading. Refresh it from the app's settings, wait a minute and try again. Make sure you're searching in the right section.