IPTV on Chromecast with Google TV and the Google TV Streamer
Watching IPTV on Chromecast is easy as long as you have the right model. The Chromecast with Google TV, the one with its own remote, runs apps from Google Play just like a full Android TV box. Google’s newer Google TV Streamer does the same with more power and a network port.
Older Chromecasts without a remote can only receive a cast from your phone. They work in a pinch, but this guide focuses on the two models that run apps on their own.
- SetupEasy
- Time10 minutes
- 4KYes, on the 4K model and the Streamer
- ConnectionWi-Fi, or ethernet on the Streamer
What You Need Before You Start
- A Chromecast with Google TV (HD or 4K) or a Google TV Streamer
- A Google account and the Google TV app on your phone (handy as a keyboard)
- Your login details from us, sent after you choose a plan
- About 1 GB of free storage on the device
How to Set Up IPTV on Chromecast with Google TV
The same steps work on the Google TV Streamer.
- Make sure the device is updated: Settings > System > About > System update.
- Check storage under Settings > System > Storage. If you have less than 1 GB free, uninstall apps you do not use.
- Open the Apps tab, search for the IPTV player app we recommend and install it.
- Open the app and add a new login or playlist. Use the Google TV app on your phone to type the details we sent you.
- Wait for the program guide to load the first time, then start watching.
Chromecast HD, Chromecast 4K or Google TV Streamer?
The Chromecast with Google TV (HD) works well on smaller or older TVs, but it has the least memory and only 8 GB of storage, so keep it tidy. The 4K model adds 4K, HDR and a bit more memory. The Google TV Streamer is the strongest of the three, with 4 GB of memory, 32 GB of storage and a built-in network port.
Google has stopped making the Chromecast line, but existing devices keep getting app updates and still work very well. If you are buying new, the Streamer is the one to get.
Keeping a Chromecast Running Smoothly
Storage space is the thing that trips most people up on these devices:
- Clear the player app’s cache every few weeks from Settings > Apps.
- Turn off automatic app updates for apps you never open.
- Use the USB-C power adapter from the box. Some TV USB ports cannot supply enough power.
- On the 4K Chromecast, a USB-C hub with ethernet gives you a wired connection.
Fixing Common Chromecast Problems
“Not enough storage” message
Uninstall unused apps and clear the cache of the ones you keep. The HD model fills up fastest.
The remote stops responding
Hold Back and Home together for a few seconds to re-pair it, or use the Google TV app on your phone as a remote.
Video pauses every few minutes
Check your speed in the Wi-Fi settings and move the router closer if you can. Our bandwidth calculator shows how much your home needs.
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.