Android TV and Android boxes are among the most flexible platforms for IPTV. The Google Play Store includes several high-quality IPTV player apps, and most Android TV devices handle HD and 4K streaming without difficulty.
Compatible Android TV devices
- Nvidia Shield Pro — premium Android TV device with excellent processing power for 4K IPTV
- Chromecast with Google TV — affordable and widely available
- Mecool and Ugoos Android boxes — purpose-built Android TV boxes
- Sony Android TVs — built-in Android TV, no additional device needed
Installing a player app
On Android TV, go to the Google Play Store and search for:
- TiviMate — widely regarded as the best IPTV player for Android TV. The free version supports one playlist; the premium version (one-time purchase) removes restrictions.
- IPTV Smarters Pro — free, feature-rich, supports Xtream Codes and M3U
- Perfect Player — lightweight, simple interface
Setting up TiviMate on Android TV
- Install TiviMate from the Play Store
- Open TiviMate and select Add Playlist
- Choose Xtream Codes
- Enter your server URL, username and password from your IPTV UK Hub welcome email
- The app will load your channels and EPG automatically
See our full TiviMate setup guide for configuring EPG, favourites and playback settings.
Setting up IPTV Smarters on Android TV
- Install IPTV Smarters Pro from the Play Store
- Select Login with Xtream Codes API
- Enter your server URL, username and password
- Tap Add User
Improving performance
Android TV boxes with an Ethernet port benefit significantly from a wired connection. For Wi-Fi use, ensure your device is on the 5GHz band rather than 2.4GHz for better throughput. Clear the IPTV app's cache if the channel list becomes slow to respond.
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