How to Set Up IPTV on Android TV & Google TV

Android TV and Google TV are the most IPTV-friendly platforms available. Because they run full Android, you can install any IPTV app directly from the Google Play Store or sideload APKs with ease.

Best IPTV Apps for Android TV

• TiviMate – the gold standard. Beautiful UI, multi-screen support, catch-up TV.
• IPTV Smarters Pro – free option with a clean interface, supports Xtream Codes.
• GSE Smart IPTV – great for managing multiple playlists.
• Kodi + PVR IPTV Simple Client – for power users who want full media centre features.

Step 1 – Install TiviMate from Google Play

1. Open the Google Play Store on your Android TV.
2. Search for TiviMate IPTV Player and install it.
3. Open TiviMate and tap Add Playlist.

Step 2 – Add Your Vivmate 4K Subscription

1. Choose Xtream Codes API on the playlist screen.
2. Enter your server URL, username, and password (sent via WhatsApp after purchase).
3. TiviMate will download your channel list and EPG data automatically.
4. Organise your favourite channels into custom groups for quick access.

Step 3 – Optimise Playback Quality

• In TiviMate settings, enable Hardware Decoding for smooth 4K HDR playback.
• Set the Reconnect Timeout to 5 seconds to recover quickly from brief signal drops.
• For Google TV (Chromecast), go to Display settings and set the HDMI colour mode to Auto for best HDR output.

Popular Android TV Boxes for IPTV

If you are buying a new Android TV box specifically for IPTV, we recommend the NVIDIA Shield TV for top performance, or the Xiaomi Mi Box S and Mecool KM2 as budget-friendly options. All run Android TV and support TiviMate.