TREX IPTV: My Honest Take After 6 Months of Use

Look, I was skeptical about ditching my cable subscription. I’d been paying that bill for years despite constantly complaining about it. But when my buddy Dave wouldn’t shut up about this TREX IPTV thing he’d been using, I figured I’d give it a shot. That was six months ago, and I haven’t looked back since.

What the heck is TREX IPTV anyway?

If you’re like me and roll your eyes at tech jargon, here’s the simple version: TREX IPTV (sometimes written as T Rex IPTV or TREXIPTV) lets you watch TV through your internet instead of through a cable box or satellite dish. That’s it. The “IP” part just means “internet protocol” – basically, TV through the internet.

I’m not super technical, but even I got it working without much hassle. And the best part? I’m saving about $90 a month compared to my old cable package.

Why I actually like TREX IPTV

Holy moly, so many channels

The channel selection honestly blew me away. I expected maybe a couple hundred channels, but TREX IP TV gives you access to thousands. I’ve found:

Sports channels I never knew existed (finally got to watch that Australian rugby match I’ve been wanting to see)
Movie channels that actually show recent stuff, not just the same ten films on rotation
News from pretty much everywhere (interesting to see how different countries cover the same stories)
My local channels, which was a must-have for me

The weird thing is discovering channels from places like Sweden or Brazil. I don’t understand a word, but it’s oddly fascinating to check out random international game shows at 2 AM when I can’t sleep.

It works on basically everything

I started using T REX IPTV on my laptop, but now I’ve got it on:

My smart TV in the living room
An old Android tablet I had collecting dust
My iPhone for when I’m waiting at the doctor’s office
The Fire Stick in my bedroom

Setup was pretty much the same on all of them – download an app, punch in my login details, and boom – all my channels were there. I was honestly expecting more headaches.

The picture quality doesn’t suck

I was worried everything would look like those blurry YouTube videos from 2006, but most channels come through crystal clear. My internet isn’t even that great (about 50 Mbps), but I can still get HD channels without issues.

Some premium channels even offer 4K, which looks incredible on my new TV. The only time I notice any drop in quality is during prime time when everyone in my building is probably streaming something.

On-demand stuff is a nice bonus

Beyond just live TV, TREX IP TV comes with a pretty decent library of movies and shows you can watch whenever. It’s not quite Netflix-level organized, but there’s a ton of content. I’ve been slowly working my way through some classic 80s action movies I hadn’t seen in years.

Getting started with TREX IPTV (even if you’re not tech-savvy)

First, pick a plan

You’ve got a few options:

Monthly plan (around $15-20/month)
Three-month plan (usually saves you about 10%)
Annual plan (best deal, saved me about 25% compared to monthly)

I started with a month just to test the waters, then switched to the annual plan once I was sure I liked it.

Next, choose where you’ll watch it

This is pretty personal, but here’s what worked for me:

For my Samsung smart TV:

I downloaded an app called IPTV Smarters from the app store
Opened it up and it asked for login details
Entered my TREX IPTV credentials and was watching TV within minutes

For my iPhone:

Found an app called GSE Smart IPTV in the App Store
Downloaded it and logged in with my same credentials
Had to fiddle with the settings a bit, but got it working pretty easily

For my laptop:

Downloaded VLC Media Player (it’s free)
Copied the playlist link TREX IPTV sent me
Pasted it into VLC and all my channels showed up

Set up your account

After signing up, you’ll get an email with:

Your username
A password
A link for your playlist

Don’t lose these! I made that mistake and had to contact support to recover my info. Not fun.

Make it yours

Once you’re all set up, take some time to:

Mark your favorite channels (trust me, scrolling through thousands gets old fast)
Play with the video quality settings if things look choppy
Check out the TV guide to see what’s coming up

When things go wrong (because they sometimes do)

If your stream keeps buffering

Look, I’m not going to lie – sometimes TREX IPTV buffers. When that happens, I usually:

Close other apps or devices using my internet
Switch to a lower quality stream temporarily
Restart my router (the age-old IT solution that actually works)
Move closer to my WiFi router if I’m using a mobile device

If channels aren’t loading

This happened to me once when my subscription was about to expire. Check:

Is your subscription still active?
Did you enter the right login info?
Is your internet actually working? (I’ve spent 10 minutes troubleshooting before realizing my WiFi was down)
Try restarting the app

Is TREX IPTV actually legal?

I had the same question. From what I understand, the legality depends on how the service gets its content and the licensing agreements in place.

Some IPTV services operate in a legal gray area, while others have proper licensing deals. I’m not a lawyer, so I can’t give definitive advice here, but I did make sure to research the service before signing up.

Making the most of your TREX IPTV experience

Your internet matters

My neighbor complained about constant buffering until he upgraded his internet. Based on my experience:

Basic channels: 5 Mbps is enough
HD channels: At least 10 Mbps
4K content: 25+ Mbps

Run a speed test online if you’re not sure what you have.

Some devices work better than others

After trying TREXIPTV on different devices, I’ve found:

My NVIDIA Shield performs best (but it’s expensive)
Amazon Fire Stick 4K works great and is more affordable
My older Roku struggles a bit with the third-party apps needed

Bottom line

After six months with T REX IPTV, I’m still finding new channels and features I hadn’t noticed before. It’s not perfect – occasionally a channel goes down or the stream buffers during peak hours – but the value is undeniable.

For about $10 a month, I’m getting more content than my $110 cable package ever provided. Setup was easier than I expected, and being able to watch on any device is incredibly convenient.

If you’re fed up with your cable bill but still want live TV (especially sports, which was my main concern), TREX IP TV is worth checking out. Just make sure you have decent internet and are comfortable using basic apps.

Questions people ask me about TREX IPTV

“Can your whole family use it at once?”

Depends on your plan. Mine allows 2 simultaneous streams, which is enough for our household. Some plans allow up to 4 devices at once.

“Do you get local news?”

Yep! I get all my local channels, which was a must for me to keep up with local news and weather.

“Can you record shows?”

Some apps let you record live TV from TREXIPTV. I use one called TiviMate that has a recording feature. You need enough storage space on your device though.

“How often do they add new stuff?”

The channel lineup changes occasionally. I’ve noticed new channels appearing every month or so, and the on-demand library gets new movies pretty regularly.

“Do you need a VPN?”

Some people use VPNs with TREX IP TV for extra privacy or to access region-restricted content. I haven’t found it necessary for basic viewing, but it might depend on your situation and location.