Plenty of American homes have more than one screen worth watching on: the big TV in the living room, a smaller one in the bedroom, maybe a Fire TV Stick in the basement or on the patio for game day. If you want IBO Player Pro on each of them, there is one rule to remember. Activation is per device, so every TV or streaming device needs its own.

This guide explains what that means, how to plan costs for a multi-TV home and how to keep your orders organized.

Why Activation Is Per Device

When IBO Player Pro opens for the first time, it shows a device ID (MAC address) and a key that belong to that installation. The activation is linked to those codes. A second TV shows its own codes, so it counts as a separate device with its own activation.

  • 1 Year: $12 per device.
  • Lifetime: $25 per device, a single payment, and the activation for that device never expires.
  • Both cover the IBO Player Pro app only. The IPTV subscription is separate.

The Player Activation Is Not the Same as Your Streams

A multi-TV home raises two separate questions. First, does each device have an IBO Player Pro activation? Second, does your IPTV subscription allow the number of screens you want to watch at the same time? The activation answers the first question only.

Before you plan on several TVs playing at once, check your subscription terms or ask our team how many simultaneous connections your plan includes.

Plan Your Rooms

A quick room-by-room list prevents surprises. For each screen, note:

  1. The room and the device, for example living room Samsung TV or bedroom Fire TV Stick.
  2. How often it gets used: every day, weekends only, or just for big games.
  3. How long you expect to keep it.
  4. The activation you want: 1 Year or Lifetime.

Our 1 Year vs Lifetime guide can help you decide screen by screen.

Example Setups

Here is how per-device pricing adds up in a few typical homes. These are worked examples, not package deals:

  • Two TVs, both kept long term: two Lifetime activations at $25 per device, $50 in total.
  • One main TV and one guest room stick: Lifetime for the main TV ($25) and 1 Year for the stick ($12), $37 in total.
  • Three screens in a sports-loving household: three activations, each chosen and priced per device.

Every total above is for the player app only and does not include your IPTV subscription.

If you are unsure how long a screen will stay in your home, 1 Year is the lower upfront cost, and you can decide again when it ends.

Matching Devices to Rooms

If you are still buying hardware for some rooms, think about how each screen will be used before you activate anything:

  • A smart TV with IBO Player Pro available in its own store keeps things simple, with one remote and no extra box.
  • A Fire TV Stick is a low-cost way to bring an older TV or a patio screen into the setup.
  • A bedroom TV used mostly for late shows may not need the same activation choice as the main TV.

Whatever you choose, each device still needs its own activation, so settle the count before you order.

How to Order for Several Devices

  1. Install IBO Player Pro on each device and open it once.
  2. Photograph the device ID and key on each screen.
  3. Label each photo with the room name so nothing gets mixed up.
  4. Send all the photos to us on WhatsApp in one message, with the option you want for each device.
  5. After we confirm, add your playlist on each device.

Sending everything in one message makes it much easier for us to match each activation to the right screen, and it gives you a single thread to look back on later.

Setting up a Samsung TV for the first time? Follow our Samsung Smart TV guide.

Small Touches for a Multi-TV Home

  • Build a favorites list on each screen that suits the people who watch there.
  • Check the Wi-Fi signal in rooms far from the router before game day, not during it.
  • Label remotes that look alike so the bedroom one does not end up in the den.

Troubleshooting

One TV Works and the Other Asks for Activation

Check which device ID was sent for which TV. If the codes were swapped or one was missed, contact us with fresh photos of both screens.

Streams Stop When a Second TV Starts Playing

This usually points to the connection limit on the IPTV subscription, not the player. Check how many screens your plan allows at the same time.

A Room Far From the Router Keeps Buffering

Distant rooms often get weaker Wi-Fi. A mesh system, a wired connection or moving the router can help. Our outdoor TV guide has ideas for screens far from the router.

I Replaced One of the TVs

A new device shows new codes. See what happens to your activation on a new TV.

Payment questions are answered in our refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use one IBO Player Pro activation on two TVs?

No. Each device has its own device ID and key and needs its own activation.

Can I mix 1 Year and Lifetime in the same home?

Yes. You choose the option separately for each device.

Does a second activation give me a second IPTV connection?

No. The activation covers the player app only. Simultaneous streams depend on your IPTV subscription.

Do favorites sync between my TVs?

Do not count on it. Favorites are usually saved on each device, so set them up on every screen.

One Home, Several Screens

Count your screens, choose an option for each and order your activations. Questions about a larger setup are welcome on WhatsApp.