Android TV & Google TV
How to Install IPTV on Android TV & Android TV Boxes
Android TV boxes, Google TV devices like the Chromecast with Google TV and the NVIDIA Shield, and Android-powered smart TVs from Sony, TCL or Hisense are excellent IPTV players. Here is how to set up IPTV on Android TV, install the right app and sign in.
- Android TV, Google TV & generic boxes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- Cable-style TV guide
Before you start
Why IPTV on Android TV Works So Well
Android TV devices have more memory and storage than most streaming sticks, which keeps IPTV on Android TV fast and reliable, and they run the widest selection of IPTV players. Many apps are available directly in the Google Play Store, and the rest can be installed with the free Downloader app.
There are two kinds of Android boxes: certified Android TV / Google TV devices (Chromecast with Google TV, NVIDIA Shield, Xiaomi Mi Box, Onn 4K box) and generic Android boxes running a phone-style version of Android. Both work; the steps below cover each.
What you need
- An Android TV / Google TV device or Android box (Android 7 or newer)
- Internet connection (Ethernet recommended)
- Your IPTV Canada Premium login
- A Google account for the Play Store
Step by step
Set Up IPTV on Android TV in 7 Steps
Update your box
Go to Settings > System > About > System update (the exact path varies by brand) and install any pending updates. This avoids app compatibility problems.
Search the Play Store
Open the Google Play Store and search for your player, for example
TiviMate,IBO PlayerorHot Player. If it appears, select Install and skip to step 5.Install Downloader if needed
If the app is not in the Play Store for your device, install
Downloaderby AFTVnews from the Play Store instead.Allow the installation
Go to Settings > Device Preferences > Security & restrictions > Unknown sources (or Apps > Special app access > Install unknown apps) and enable Downloader. Then open Downloader, enter the link our team sent you and install the player.
Open the player and add a playlist
In TiviMate choose Add playlist > Xtream Codes. In Hot Player choose the Xtream Codes login. In IBO Player, note the device ID and add your playlist on the developer's website. Enter the server URL, username and password from your welcome message.
Load the TV guide
Most players load the EPG automatically with Xtream Codes. In TiviMate, wait for the guide to finish updating, or go to Settings > EPG > Update EPG.
Organize your favourites
Long-press a channel to add it to favourites, hide groups you never use and set the app to open on Live TV at startup.
Helpful official resources: Google Play Store · Google TV help center · Android TV on Wikipedia
Pro tips
Getting the Most From IPTV on Android TV
TiviMate, IBO Player or Hot Player for IPTV on Android TV?
TiviMate is the favourite of long-time IPTV users. Its grid guide, catch-up support, channel sorting and recordings make it feel like a high-end cable box. IBO Player has a clean layout with very good movie and series sections, and Hot Player is fast and simple, ideal for beginners and older boxes. Many of our subscribers use TiviMate for live TV and IBO Player for on-demand content, both on the same login.
Choosing a box for 4K
If you subscribe to our Gold plan for 4K / UHD streams, choose a device that supports 4K HDR and HEVC decoding, has at least 2 GB of RAM and offers Gigabit or at least 100 Mbps Ethernet. The NVIDIA Shield TV, Chromecast with Google TV (4K) and recent Onn and Xiaomi 4K boxes are solid choices.
Keep it fast
- Uninstall apps you do not use and clear the player’s cache every few weeks.
- Disable auto frame rate matching if channels flash black when switching.
- Use a wired connection for sports and 4K.
- Avoid cheap no-name boxes with outdated Android versions: they often lack security updates and struggle with large channel lists.
Prefer a stick that plugs straight into the TV? See our Firestick IPTV guide. Using a Formuler instead? Read the Formuler & Dreamlink guide.
TiviMate setup
How to Set Up TiviMate Like a Cable Box
TiviMate is the app most of our customers end up using for IPTV on Android TV every day. With a few minutes of setup, it looks and feels like a premium cable receiver. Here is how to configure it after you add your playlist.
1. Hide the groups you never watch
With the full channel package you get thousands of channels in many languages. In TiviMate go to Settings > Playlists > your playlist > Manage groups and untick the countries and categories you do not need. Your guide becomes shorter and faster to scroll. If you only watch English content, choosing the English Channels Only package at checkout does this for you.
2. Build a favourites list
Long-press any channel and choose Add to favourites. Then set the favourites group to appear first in Settings > General > Groups order. Your most-watched channels are now one click away when the app opens.
3. Set the guide refresh
Under Settings > EPG, set the update interval to once a day and the past/future days to suit your needs. A smaller guide window loads faster on boxes with less memory.
4. Choose start-up behaviour
In Settings > General, enable Auto start on boot and Open last channel at startup. Your box will turn on straight to live TV, just like cable.
5. Use catch-up
Channels with catch-up show a small clock icon in the guide. Highlight a program that already aired and press select to replay it. This is perfect for news programs and games that started before you got home.
6. Recordings
With TiviMate Premium and a USB drive or enough internal storage, you can record programs on supported channels. Recordings depend on the app and device, and they stay on your box.
Recommended devices for IPTV on Android TV
- NVIDIA Shield TV / Shield TV Pro: the most powerful option, excellent for 4K and large channel lists.
- Chromecast with Google TV (4K): affordable, compact and supports 4K HDR.
- Onn 4K and Xiaomi Mi Box S: budget-friendly certified Google TV / Android TV boxes.
- Formuler boxes: Android-based with a dedicated IPTV interface; see the Formuler guide.
Need help choosing? Ask our team which device works best with your TV and internet speed.
Troubleshooting
IPTV on Android TV: Troubleshooting
The app is not in the Play Store on my box.
Some players are not listed for every device. Install Downloader from the Play Store, allow unknown sources for it, and use the link our team provides.
My Android box freezes on some channels.
Clear the app cache, restart the box and try another video player inside the app settings (for example switch between the built-in player and ExoPlayer). Older boxes may need a lighter app.
The guide shows the wrong time.
Set the box to the correct time zone in Settings > Date & time, then adjust the EPG time shift in your player if needed.
Can I record shows?
Some apps, such as TiviMate Premium, can record to USB storage on supported channels. Recording features depend on the app, not the subscription.
Does a phone-style Android box work?
Yes. Install IBO Player or Hot Player from the Play Store or with Downloader, then log in the same way.
Still stuck? Contact our support team with your device model and a screenshot, and we will walk you through it.
Other devices
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