Android TV, Google TV & boxes setup
How to install IPTV on Android TV or Google TV
For Android TV and Google TV televisions, Nvidia Shield, Chromecast with Google TV and Android TV boxes.
Step-by-step installation
- 1
Install a player from Google Play
Open Google Play on the TV, search for your chosen IPTV player and install it. If the app is only available as an APK, install a downloader or file manager app, then allow it to install apps under Unknown sources in Settings (usually Apps or Device Preferences → Security & restrictions; the exact menu varies by device).
- 2
Add a playlist
Open the player and choose to add a playlist using an Xtream Codes login.
- 3
Enter your login
Enter the server URL, username and password from your Best IPTV UK email and save.
- 4
Update the TV guide
Let the channels load, then refresh or update the EPG in the app's settings so the full guide appears.
- 5
Adjust playback settings
Optionally select hardware decoding and increase the buffer size if your connection is slower.
Common problems
I can't find the Unknown sources setting
On most devices it's under Settings → Apps → Security & restrictions, or Device Preferences → Security & restrictions. On Google TV you may need to enable developer options first under System → About → Android TV OS build.
Video stutters on some channels
In the player settings, switch between hardware and software decoding and increase the buffer size.
The guide is empty
Open the app settings and update the EPG, then wait a few minutes for it to download.
More fixes in our buffering guide, or contact support with your device and app.
Other installation guides
- How to install IPTV on FirestickWorks on Fire TV Stick, Stick 4K, 4K Max and Fire TV Cube. If your chosen player is in the Amazon Appstore, install it from there and skip to step 5.
- How to install IPTV on a Samsung or LG Smart TVSamsung (Tizen) and LG (webOS) TVs use apps from their own stores. Many link your playlist using the TV's MAC address or a device key.
- How to install IPTV on an Android phone or tabletUses the same login as your TV. Works over Wi-Fi or mobile data.
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