Startup Show is one of the most popular lightweight IPTV players in Canada — especially on Firestick, iPhone and iPad, where heavier apps can lag. It loads fast, keeps a simple interface, and connects to your IPTV subscription with either a username and password or an M3U playlist URL.
This guide covers installing Startup Show on every device, where your M3U URL and login actually come from, and how to fix the most common login errors.
Startup Show — Key Features
Where Do I Get My Startup Show M3U URL or Login?
This is the number one point of confusion: the Startup Show app does not come with channels, an M3U URL, or a login. Those come from your IPTV provider. The app is just the player.
When you activate an Apollo Group TV plan or a 24-hour free trial, your login details arrive on WhatsApp within minutes. You can request them in whichever format Startup Show asks for:
Username + password login
The easiest option. Enter the server URL, username and password exactly as sent. Startup Show sorts channels into Live TV, Movies and Series automatically.
M3U playlist URL
A single long link containing your full channel list. Paste it into Startup Show's playlist field. Ask for the M3U version specifically if your app screen requests a URL.
How to Install Startup Show
On Amazon Firestick
- 1Go to Settings → My Fire TV → Developer Options and enable 'Apps from Unknown Sources'.
- 2Install the Downloader app from the Amazon App Store.
- 3Open Downloader and enter the Startup Show APK download URL (message us on WhatsApp for the current link).
- 4Install the APK when prompted, then open Startup Show.
- 5Enter your Apollo Group TV username and password, or your M3U URL.
On Android TV & Android Phones
- 1Open the Google Play Store on your device.
- 2Search for 'Startup Show' and install the app.
- 3Open the app and choose your login method.
- 4Enter the details from your WhatsApp activation message and wait for channels to load.
On iPhone, iPad & Apple TV
- 1Open the App Store and search for 'Startup Show'.
- 2Install and open the app.
- 3Enter your username and password (or M3U URL) from Apollo Group TV.
- 4Your channels, movies and series load automatically — no sideloading needed on Apple devices.
Startup Show is one of the best players for iPhone and iPad in Canada — see also our full iPhone & iOS IPTV guide.
Startup Show Troubleshooting
❓ Invalid login or 'authorization failed'
Almost always a typo. Copy and paste the username, password or M3U URL exactly as sent — no extra spaces, correct capitalisation, include the port number in the server URL if one was given.
❓ Channel list is empty after login
Give the app up to a minute on first login to download the playlist. If it stays empty, log out, force-close the app, reopen and log in again. Still empty? Your line may have expired — check with support on WhatsApp.
❓ Buffering during live TV
Test your internet speed first (25 Mbps or more is ideal for 4K). Use Ethernet where possible, or move closer to the router. Our IPTV buffering fix guide covers every other cause.
❓ EPG guide not showing
The TV guide can take 10–15 minutes to load on first setup. If it never appears, ask your provider for the EPG URL and add it in Startup Show's settings.
Frequently Asked Questions — Startup Show Canada
What is the Startup Show app?
Startup Show is a lightweight IPTV player app for Firestick, Android TV, iPhone and iPad. It plays live channels, movies and series from an IPTV subscription using either a username/password login or an M3U playlist URL. The app itself is free — you connect it to a service like Apollo Group TV to load content.
Where do I get my Startup Show M3U URL?
Your M3U URL comes from your IPTV provider, not from the Startup Show app. Apollo Group TV sends your M3U URL (or a username and password, which is usually the easier option) via WhatsApp within minutes of activating your plan or free trial.
Why does Startup Show say my login is invalid?
An invalid login usually means a typo — an extra space, wrong capitalisation, or a missing character in the username, password or M3U URL. Copy and paste the details exactly as they were sent to you. If it still fails, your subscription may have expired — message Apollo Group TV support on WhatsApp to check your line.
Does Startup Show work on Firestick in Canada?
Yes. Startup Show is not in the Amazon App Store, so on Firestick it is sideloaded with the Downloader app: enable Apps from Unknown Sources in Developer Options, then install the Startup Show APK through Downloader. The process takes about five minutes.
Is Startup Show better than TiviMate or IPTV Smarters?
Startup Show is lighter and simpler — it runs smoothly on older Firesticks and is popular on iPhone and iPad, where TiviMate isn't available. TiviMate has a more advanced cable-style TV guide, and IPTV Smarters has more features like multi-screen. All three work with Apollo Group TV, so you can try each and keep the one you prefer.
Do I need a Startup Show activation code?
Some searches mention a 'Startup Show code' — this just refers to your login credentials from your IPTV provider. There is no separate activation code to buy for the app. With Apollo Group TV, your login details arrive on WhatsApp and work immediately.
Comparing players? See our top 10 IPTV players for Canada 2026, or the XCIPTV setup guide and TiviMate review for alternatives.
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