Hundreds of thousands of Scandinavians live part of the year in Spain, Portugal, Thailand or elsewhere – and most of them miss the same thing: the news, the football and the Saturday shows from home. Here is how to watch your home channels anywhere with an internet connection.
Why the usual apps stop working abroad
Many broadcaster apps and streaming services limit what you can watch outside your home country, and a satellite dish only works if the signal reaches you. IPTV works differently: the channels come over the internet to an app on your TV, so you can watch from your flat on the Costa del Sol in the same way as from your living room at home.
What you need
- Internet where you stay – fibre or a good 4G/5G router. 15–25 Mbit/s per TV gives smooth Full HD.
- A TV or device – a Smart TV, Fire TV Stick, Android box or Apple TV. A Fire TV Stick in your suitcase turns any hotel or rental TV into your own TV.
- An IPTV app – see the best IPTV apps for every device.
- An IPTV subscription with Nordic channels and a TV guide in your time zone.
Setting it up abroad – step by step
- Connect the TV or TV stick to the Wi-Fi (or better, a network cable).
- Install the player app from the app store.
- Enter the login details you receive after ordering.
- Open the Nordic channel groups and add your favourites.
Detailed guides: Smart TV, Fire TV Stick, Apple TV.
Time difference? Use catch-up
In Thailand or the Canary Islands the evening news comes at an odd hour. On channels with catch-up you can go back and watch programmes from the last days whenever it suits you.
Common questions
Does it work in Spain, Portugal and Thailand?
Yes – IPTV works in any country with a stable internet connection.
Can I bring it in my suitcase?
Yes. A Fire TV Stick or a phone/tablet with the app is all you need. Plug it into the TV where you stay and log in.
The hotel Wi-Fi is slow – what can I do?
Use a lower quality (HD instead of 4K), a network cable if the room has one, or a mobile 4G/5G router. Read our buffering guide.
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