How to Add Favourites & Organize Channels on IPTV

With 21,000+ channels available on your Global IPTV Canada subscription, finding the channels you actually watch can feel overwhelming at first. The good news? Every major IPTV app lets you add favourites, create custom groups, search, and hide channels you don't need.

In this guide, we'll walk you through organizing your IPTV channel list in the three most popular apps: TiviMate, IPTV Smarters Pro, and IBO Player. By the end, your channel list will feel as clean and personal as a curated playlist.

Why Organizing Your IPTV Channels Matters

A well-organized channel list saves you time and frustration. Instead of scrolling through thousands of channels every time you want to watch something, you'll have:

• A favourites list with only the channels you watch regularly
• Custom groups organized by theme (News, Sports, Kids, Movies, etc.)
• Hidden channels you never use, keeping the list clean
• Quick search to jump to any channel instantly

How to Add Favourites & Organize Channels in TiviMate

TiviMate offers the most powerful channel management of any IPTV app. Here's how to take full advantage of it.

Adding Channels to Favourites in TiviMate

1. Open TiviMate and navigate to the channel you want to favourite
2. Long-press the channel name with your remote's OK button
3. Select "Add to Favourites"
4. A heart or star icon appears next to the channel
5. Access your favourites from the side menu: press left arrow → "Favourites"

Creating Custom Groups in TiviMate

TiviMate Premium lets you create custom channel groups beyond simple favourites:

1. Press left arrow to open the side menu
2. Go to Settings → Groups
3. Select "Create Group" and give it a name (e.g., "My Sports," "Kids Channels," "Movies Night")
4. Navigate to any channel, long-press, and select "Add to Group"
5. Choose the custom group you created
6. Your custom groups appear in the side menu alongside default categories

Hiding Channels and Groups in TiviMate

Don't watch foreign language channels or certain categories? Hide them entirely:

1. Press left arrow → Settings → Groups
2. Deselect any channel groups you don't want to see
3. To hide individual channels: long-press a channel → "Hide"
4. Hidden channels won't appear in your channel list or search results
5. To restore hidden channels, go to Settings → Groups → Show Hidden

Searching Channels in TiviMate

• From the channel list, press the search button on your remote (or select the magnifying glass icon)
• Type the channel name — results appear instantly as you type
• Press OK on a result to tune in immediately

How to Add Favourites & Organize Channels in IPTV Smarters Pro

IPTV Smarters Pro has a straightforward favourites system that works on all platforms — Firestick, Android, iPhone, and more.

Adding Channels to Favourites in IPTV Smarters

1. Open IPTV Smarters Pro and go to Live TV
2. Navigate to the channel you want to favourite
3. Long-press (or right-click on PC) the channel
4. Select "Add to Favourites"
5. Access favourites from the main Live TV screen — look for the "Favourites" category at the top or in the category sidebar

Sorting Channels in IPTV Smarters

• In the Live TV section, channels are organized into categories provided by your IPTV provider
• Use the category sidebar to jump between groups (Canada, USA, UK, Sports, Movies, etc.)
• Within each category, channels are typically sorted by number or name

Searching Channels in IPTV Smarters

• Tap the search icon (magnifying glass) in the Live TV section
• Type part of the channel name
• Matching channels appear — tap one to start watching

Note: IPTV Smarters Pro doesn't support custom groups or hiding channels at the app level. If you need those features, TiviMate is the better choice.

How to Add Favourites & Organize Channels in IBO Player

IBO Player is popular on Samsung and LG smart TVs and Apple TV. Here's how to organize your channels:

Adding Favourites in IBO Player

1. Open IBO Player and navigate to Live TV
2. Select a channel and press the favourite/star button on your remote
3. The channel is added to your Favourites list
4. Access favourites from the Favourites section in the main menu

Managing Channel Lists in IBO Player

• IBO Player organizes channels by the categories your IPTV provider sets up
• Use the left/right arrows to switch between categories
• The search function lets you find channels quickly by name

Pro Tips for Managing a Large IPTV Channel List

• Start with favourites: Add only the 20–30 channels you watch most. This becomes your daily go-to list.
• Create a "Sports Day" group: If you watch sports on weekends, create a dedicated group with all your sports channels. No hunting through categories during the game.
• Set up kids' favourites: Create a favourites list with age-appropriate channels so kids can browse safely. Combine with parental controls for extra safety.
• Hide what you don't understand: If you only speak English and French, hide channel groups in languages you don't need. It dramatically cleans up the list.
• Re-organize after a month: After using IPTV for a few weeks, you'll know which channels you actually watch. Remove unused favourites and add new discoveries.
• Use the EPG: The Electronic Program Guide shows what's on every channel right now. It's often faster than scrolling your channel list, especially when you're not sure what to watch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add favourites on IPTV?

In most IPTV apps, navigate to a channel and long-press (or hold the OK button) to see options including "Add to Favourites." Your favourites then appear in a dedicated section of the app. The exact steps vary slightly between apps — see the detailed instructions above for TiviMate, IPTV Smarters, and IBO Player.

Can I reorder my favourite channels?

In TiviMate, yes. You can drag and reorder favourites in the Favourites management screen. IPTV Smarters and IBO Player sort favourites in the order they were added. To change the order in those apps, remove and re-add channels in your preferred sequence.

Do my favourites sync across devices?

No. Favourites are saved locally within each app on each device. If you use IPTV on your Firestick and your phone, you'll need to set up favourites on each one separately.

Will my favourites be lost if I update the app?

Standard app updates preserve your favourites. However, if you uninstall and reinstall the app or clear its data, your favourites and custom groups will be reset. TiviMate Premium offers a backup/restore feature to protect against this.

Can my IPTV provider see my favourites?

No. Favourites and custom groups are stored locally in the app on your device. Your IPTV provider has no visibility into how you organize your channels. For more on IPTV privacy, see our IPTV privacy guide.

How many favourites can I add?

There's no practical limit. Most apps support hundreds of favourites. However, the point of a favourites list is to keep it short and useful. We recommend keeping it under 50 channels for quick access.