IPTV on Android TV Boxes and Google TV
Android TV is one of the most flexible ways to watch IPTV. Because these boxes use the Google Play store, installing a player app takes about a minute, and most models have a network port for a rock-solid connection.
This page covers IPTV on Android TV boxes and on TVs from Sony, TCL, Hisense and others that run Google TV built in. Streaming dongles have their own page for Chromecast and the Google TV Streamer.
- SetupEasy
- Time5 to 10 minutes
- 4KYes, on most models
- ConnectionEthernet on most boxes
What You Need Before You Start
- An Android TV box or a TV with Google TV or Android TV built in
- A Google account signed in on the device
- Your login details from us (sent once you subscribe)
- An ethernet cable if your box has a network port
How to Install IPTV on Android TV
Five steps, and the slowest part is usually typing the password.
- Connect the box to your router with a cable if you can, then open Settings > System > About and install any updates.
- Open the Google Play store from the home screen.
- Search for the IPTV player app we recommend and select Install.
- Open the app, choose to add a playlist or login, and enter the details we sent you. The Google TV app on your phone can act as a keyboard, which saves a lot of clicking.
- Let the program guide load, then start watching. Add the app to your favorites row on the home screen.
What to Look for in an Android TV Box
Not every box sold online is equal. The ones that work best for IPTV share a few things in common:
- Google certified: it says Android TV or Google TV on the box and has the official Play store. Certified boxes get security updates; uncertified ones often do not.
- At least 2 GB of memory (4 GB is better) and 16 GB of storage, so the program guide stays smooth.
- A network port. Gigabit is ideal, but any wired port beats Wi-Fi.
- 4K and HDR support if your TV can show it.
Google TV Built Into Your Television
Many recent Sony, TCL and Hisense TVs run Google TV as their main menu. In that case you do not need a separate box: the steps above work on the TV itself. The only difference is power. Budget TVs use modest processors, so if the guide feels sluggish, a dedicated box or an NVIDIA Shield will feel noticeably faster.
Fixing Common Android TV Problems
The box gets slower over time
Clear the player app’s cache under Settings > Apps, and uninstall apps you do not use. Restart the box once a week.
The app closes on its own
Check for updates to both the app and the box. Low storage is the other common cause, so free up some space.
Picture stutters on Wi-Fi
Use a cable, or switch the box to your router’s 5 GHz network. Our buffering tips cover the rest.
Still stuck? Our IPTV setup guide has more tips, or send us a photo of your screen on WhatsApp and a real person will help.