IPTV for Android TV
XtreamCube runs natively on Android TV. Setting up IPTV for Android TV takes
about five minutes, whether you use a box, a built-in Android TV, Google TV or a streaming
dongle. Your subscription opens 33,000+ live channels and
330,000+ movies and series in HD and 4K, with a full programme guide.
In short
Install BOB Player, IBO Player, HotPlayer or iMPlayer from the Google Play Store,
add your playlist using Xtream Codes API, and enter the Server URL, Username and
Password sent by XtreamCube. Channels and the programme guide load automatically.
A wired connection and 10 Mbps are enough for reliable 1080p; allow 25 Mbps for 4K.
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Which devices run IPTV for Android TV
Anything running Android TV or Google TV works with XtreamCube:
Android TV boxes
Set-top boxes of any brand
Built-in Android TV
Sony, Philips, TCL, Hisense
Google TV dongles
Chromecast with Google TV
Phones and tablets
Android, for viewing anywhere
Using something else? XtreamCube also runs on Fire TV, Samsung and LG Smart TVs, iPhone
and iPad, Windows, macOS, MAG and Enigma2.
Try it on your device.
Best IPTV players for Android TV
XtreamCube supports both the Xtream Codes API and standard
M3U playlists, so every major player works. These four are the ones we
recommend and support directly.
BOB Player
RECOMMENDED
The simplest route. Clean
interface built for a remote, stable playback, nothing to configure by hand.
Setup Device code
Guide Yes
Best for Getting started fast
IBO Player
RECOMMENDED
Works on Android TV and on
Samsung or LG televisions alike, with smooth channel switching.
Setup Device code
Guide Yes
Best for Same app on every screen
HotPlayer
RECOMMENDED
Light and responsive, so it
stays fluid on older or low-powered boxes.
Setup Xtream Codes
Guide Yes
Best for Slower hardware
iMPlayer
RECOMMENDED
Modern interface with detailed
playlist and guide control, plus recording.
Setup Xtream Codes
Guide Yes
Best for Organising and recording
TiviMate
RECOMMENDED
The most customisable option on
Android TV: advanced guide, multiple playlists, catch-up and recording.
Setup Xtream Codes
Guide Yes
Best for Power users
Perfect Player
RECOMMENDED
Lightweight with a customisable
on-screen display, and UDP support for demanding setups.
Setup Xtream Codes / M3U
Guide Yes
Best for Minimal, fast interface
GSE Smart IPTV
RECOMMENDED
Broad platform support and
powerful playlist management, on Android as well as iOS.
Setup Xtream Codes / M3U
Guide Yes
Best for Mixing Android and Apple devices
XtreamCube also works with IPTV Smarters Pro,
Kodi and VLC – any application reading Xtream Codes or M3U
will load your subscription. We simply find the players above easier to live with on a
television.
Which one should you pick?
Fastest setup
BOB Player
Also watching on Samsung or LG
IBO Player
Older or slower box
HotPlayer
Recording and fine control
iMPlayer
How to set up IPTV for Android TV
About five minutes, from installing the app to watching.
- Install a player from the Google Play Store on your box – BOB Player,
IBO Player, HotPlayer or iMPlayer. - Open the app and choose Add Playlist.
- Select Xtream Codes API rather than M3U.
- Enter your credentials – Server URL, Username and Password, sent by
email. Some players activate with a device code instead: send us the code
shown on your screen. - Let the import finish. Channels and the guide load on their own.
No credentials yet?
They arrive by email within minutes of starting a trial.
Xtream Codes or M3U?
Xtream Codes API
– recommended
Updates – fetches only what changed
Guide – loads automatically
Filtering – on the fly, no reload
Use it when – your player supports it, almost all do
M3U playlist
Updates – reloads the whole list
Guide – often needs a separate URL
Filtering – requires a full refresh
Use it when – older players, or VLC
XtreamCube supports both, plus MAC address login for MAG and Enigma2 boxes.
Programme guide, catch-up and recording
Electronic programme guide. XtreamCube provides a full EPG listing what
airs on each channel, often up to a week ahead. Guide data is refreshed every 24 hours on our
side. Most players update on their own; several let you choose the interval, from every 6 to
every 24 hours.
Organising channels. Inside your player you can filter, group and rename
channels, build favourites, hide what you never watch, and sort by genre or region. With the
Xtream Codes API, many apps filter on the fly without reloading the playlist.
Recording. XtreamCube delivers the stream; recording is handled by your
app. iMPlayer and TiviMate both include a DVR function that schedules and saves broadcasts
locally on your device – useful for catch-up on a programme you will miss.
Subtitles. Many live and VOD streams carry multi-language subtitles, as
separate files or embedded tracks. Most players let you switch them on, change language and
adjust synchronisation.
Internet speed and picture quality
5 Mbps
SD and 720p
Enough for most news and sports channels
10 Mbps
1080p Full HD
The realistic baseline for stable viewing
25 Mbps+
4K UHD
A wired connection is strongly advised
Each account streams to one screen, so this is the bandwidth a single television needs. A second account watching at the same time needs its own share on top.
Wired beats wireless
An Ethernet cable delivers steadier bandwidth and lower latency than Wi-Fi, and removes the
local interference behind most buffering. If Wi-Fi is your only option, make sure both your
router and your box use the 5 GHz band rather than 2.4 GHz.
Fixing IPTV buffering on Android TV
- Switch to Ethernet – removes Wi-Fi interference, the most common cause
- Lower the quality – 4K down to HD when bandwidth is tight
- Clear the app cache – or simply restart the box
- Check for downloads – a large transfer starves the stream
Still buffering after these four? Our team is reachable at any hour through the live chat on this site or by email.
Watching on more than one screen
One subscription streams to one device at a time. That is a firm limit,
not a soft one: a single account cannot be shared across two screens at once, and attempting
it simply interrupts whoever is watching.
When two people need different channels at the same time, the answer is a
second account rather than a shared one. Each additional login costs
15% less than the first, keeps its own favourites and resume points, and
neither screen ever cuts the other off.
See the exact rates on the
subscription plans page.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a specific Android TV box?
No. Any device running Android TV or Google TV works, as does any Android phone or tablet.
Which IPTV player is best for Android TV?
BOB Player is the quickest to set up. Pick IBO Player if you also watch on a Samsung or LG
television and want the same interface everywhere.
Should I use Xtream Codes or an M3U playlist?
Xtream Codes whenever your app supports it. Channel lists and guide data update far faster.
Can I record programmes on Android TV?
Yes, through your app. iMPlayer, TiviMate and IPTV Smarters Pro include a DVR function.
Will the programme guide work?
Yes. The EPG loads automatically with the Xtream Codes API and refreshes every 24 hours.
How much internet speed do I need for IPTV on Android TV?
10 Mbps for reliable 1080p, 25 Mbps or more for 4K, around 5 Mbps for SD and 720p.
Can I try XtreamCube on Android TV before subscribing?
Yes. The free trial gives full access, so you can test the channels, the picture and your own
connection before paying anything.
Stuck at any point? We answer.
Whatever your device and whatever the
question – installation, activation, picture quality, billing – our team is reachable
through the live chat on this site or by email, around
the clock. You are never left to work it out on your own.
Ready to watch on your Android TV?
33,000+ live channels and 330,000+
movies and series. Test everything first, no payment required.
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