On Android TV and Google TV devices — Sony, TCL, Hisense and Philips TVs, Nvidia Shield, Chromecast with Google TV, Google TV Streamer, Xiaomi Mi Box and onn boxes — install TiviMate, IPTV Smarters Pro or IMPlayer from Google Play, then add your IPTV login. No sideloading needed.
Android TV devices that work great for IPTV
- Nvidia Shield TV / Shield TV Pro — the most powerful, great for 4K.
- Google TV Streamer and Chromecast with Google TV — compact and affordable (Chromecast guide).
- Xiaomi Mi Box S / TV Box S — budget Android TV box.
- Sony, TCL, Hisense, Philips smart TVs with Google TV built in.
- Formuler — Android TV boxes built for IPTV.
How to set it up
- Open the Google Play Store on your TV or box.
- Install TiviMate (recommended), IPTV Smarters Pro or IMPlayer.
- Open the app → Add playlist → Xtream Codes.
- Enter your IPTVMaple server URL, username and password.
Performance tips
- Use Ethernet where possible (a USB-C Ethernet adapter works on Chromecast).
- In TiviMate, enable “Auto frame rate” for smoother sports.
- Uninstall unused preinstalled apps to free memory on budget boxes.