Setup Guide · 2026
IPTV on Android TV
& Google TV
How to install TiviMate or IPTV Smarters Pro on Android TV, Google TV, Nvidia Shield, Chromecast, Sony, TCL, and Hisense and connect IPTVBROS — 27,000+ channels in under 5 minutes.
Short Answer
The best IPTV app for Android TV is TiviMate (Google Play, free). Install it, open TiviMate → Add Playlist → Xtream Codes API, and enter your IPTVBROS Server URL, Username, and Password. All 27,000+ channels stream on any Android TV or Google TV device in under 5 minutes.
Best IPTV apps for Android TV
⭐ Recommended
TiviMate
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Google Play
Cable-TV-style linear EPG, smooth 4K, excellent interface. Best overall IPTV app for Android TV.
Free version sufficient. Premium ($4.99/yr) adds recordings + multi-screen.
Setup guide →IPTV Smarters Pro
⭐⭐⭐⭐Google Play
Netflix-style grid interface. Good EPG. Works on all Android TV devices.
Better for users who prefer poster-art browsing over linear EPG.
Setup guide →XCIPTV Player
⭐⭐⭐⭐Google Play
Fast, lightweight alternative. Good EPG. Popular on Nvidia Shield.
Less polish than TiviMate but lighter on older hardware.
OTT Navigator
⭐⭐⭐⭐Google Play
Highly customisable. Multiple skin options. Good catch-up TV support.
More setup required than TiviMate but very flexible.
How to set up IPTV on Android TV
Same steps for all Android TV and Google TV devices. Under 5 minutes.
- 1
Get your IPTVBROS credentials
Start a free trial at iptvbros.com/free-trial (no credit card) or subscribe. You receive Server URL, Username, and Password by email in minutes.
- 2
Install TiviMate from Google Play
On your Android TV: open Google Play Store → search 'TiviMate IPTV Player' → Install. Free. Works on all Android TV and Google TV devices including Nvidia Shield, Chromecast with Google TV, Sony Bravia, TCL, Hisense, and Xiaomi Mi Box.
- 3
Open TiviMate → Add Playlist → Xtream Codes API
Launch TiviMate. Tap Add Playlist on the home screen. Select Xtream Codes API — this is the best connection method, loading channels, EPG, movies, and series automatically.
- 4
Enter Server URL, Username, and Password
In the three fields: paste your IPTVBROS Server URL (starts with http://), Username, and Password from your welcome email. Tap Next.
- 5
Stream 27,000+ channels
All channels load in 30–60 seconds. Navigate Live TV for sports and entertainment, Movies for 148,000+ on-demand titles, or Series for full seasons. The 7-day EPG shows what is on now and next for every channel.
Android TV devices ranked for IPTV
Nvidia Shield TV Pro
⭐ BestFastest Android TV box. 4K HDR IPTV flawless. Built-in ethernet. AI upscaling.
Chromecast with Google TV 4K
✅ ExcellentGreat value. 4K Dolby Vision support. Compact. Available $50–$60.
Sony Bravia (2020+)
✅ ExcellentNative Android TV with Google Play. 4K OLED/QLED models perfect for IPTV.
TCL Google TV
✅ Very goodBuilt-in Google TV. 4K models available. Budget-friendly with quality streams.
Hisense Android TV (U-series)
✅ GoodAndroid TV built-in. 4K streams stable. Ethernet port for best reliability.
Xiaomi Mi Box S / 4K
👍 GoodBudget option. 4K HDR support. WiFi only — no ethernet port.
IPTV Android TV FAQ
What is the best IPTV app for Android TV?
TiviMate is the best IPTV app for Android TV and Google TV — cable-TV-style EPG, smooth 4K playback, excellent interface. Available free on Google Play. IPTV Smarters Pro is the best alternative, also free on Google Play. Both work with IPTVBROS Xtream Codes credentials.
Does IPTV work on Android TV?
Yes. IPTV works natively on Android TV via dedicated apps. TiviMate and IPTV Smarters Pro are both available on Google Play for Android TV. Install either app, enter your IPTVBROS Xtream Codes credentials, and stream 27,000+ channels in HD and 4K.
How do I add IPTV to Android TV?
To add IPTV on Android TV: (1) Open Google Play Store. (2) Search 'TiviMate' and install (free). (3) Open TiviMate → Add Playlist → Xtream Codes API. (4) Enter your IPTVBROS Server URL, Username, and Password. (5) All 27,000+ channels load automatically. Total time: under 5 minutes.
Does IPTV work on Google TV (Chromecast with Google TV)?
Yes. TiviMate and IPTV Smarters Pro are both available on Google Play for Chromecast with Google TV (4K and HD versions). Same setup process as Android TV — install the app, enter your IPTVBROS Xtream Codes credentials, and stream immediately.
Does IPTVBROS work on Nvidia Shield TV?
Yes. IPTVBROS works on Nvidia Shield TV Pro and Shield TV (2019/2023) — both are Android TV devices with Google Play access. Install TiviMate from Google Play (the Shield's powerful processor handles 4K IPTV streams effortlessly) and enter IPTVBROS credentials via Xtream Codes API.
Does IPTV work on Sony Bravia Android TV?
Yes. Sony Bravia TVs (2015 and newer) run Android TV with access to Google Play. Install TiviMate or IPTV Smarters Pro from the Play Store. For 4K Sony OLED and QLED models, Hardware+ decoding in TiviMate delivers smooth 4K IPTV streams. Enter your IPTVBROS credentials via Xtream Codes API.
What is the difference between Android TV and Google TV?
Google TV (found on Chromecast with Google TV, some newer Sony and TCL TVs) is Google's newer interface built on top of Android TV. Both support the same apps including TiviMate and IPTV Smarters Pro from Google Play. The setup process for IPTV is identical on both platforms.
Why is IPTV buffering on my Android TV?
Common fixes: (1) In TiviMate: Settings → Player → set Video Decoder to Hardware+ and Buffer Size to 10MB. (2) Connect via wired ethernet instead of WiFi. (3) Check internet speed — need 25 Mbps for 4K. (4) Clear TiviMate cache: Settings → Apps → TiviMate → Clear Cache. (5) Restart your router and Android TV device.
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