On Android TV, an Android box or a Fire TV Stick, install HOT IPTV Player first: 30 days free, activated with the MAC address on the screen so no file upload, and a proper programme guide. IBO Player is the equally solid second choice. TiviMate is the pick for power users who want recording and the fastest zapping; XCIPTV is its free look-alike. On a Fire TV Stick every one of them installs through the Downloader app in five minutes, and all use the same login from us.
The seven apps compared
| App | Price | Strength | Fire TV Stick | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOT IPTV Player | 30-day trial, then one-time activation | Install first: MAC activation, no upload, good EPG | Via Downloader | HOT IPTV setup |
| IBO Player | 7-day trial, then one-time activation | Second choice, same easy activation | Via Downloader | IBO Player setup |
| TiviMate | Free trial, then a few euros a year | Fastest zapping, best EPG, recording | Via Downloader | TiviMate setup |
| XCIPTV | Free | TiviMate-like, free, several players built in | Via Downloader | XCIPTV setup |
| OTT Navigator | Free, premium optional | Most settings, catch-up and multi-view | Via Downloader | OTT Navigator setup |
| IPTV Smarters Pro | Free | Familiar layout, films and series sections | Via Downloader | Smarters setup |
| Televizo | Free, premium optional | Very light, good on cheap boxes | Via Downloader | Televizo setup |
HOT IPTV Player and IBO Player are activated by us with the code the app shows, free with a 12-month subscription and a one-time fee otherwise. The other apps take the Xtream Codes details from our message directly; their optional paid tiers go to the app makers through the Play Store and only unlock extras such as recording or multi-view.
App activation: how it works and what it costs
Fire TV Stick: install any app in five minutes
1. Allow apps from unknown sources
Settings, My Fire TV, Developer options, switch on Apps from unknown sources (on newer sticks: Install unknown apps, then allow it for Downloader).
2. Install Downloader from the Amazon store
Search for Downloader (orange icon), install and open it.
3. Enter the app's download address
Type the address from the app's guide on our site (for HOT IPTV Player it is in the HOT guide); Downloader fetches the installer and asks to install. Confirm, then open the app.
4. Activate or log in
For HOT IPTV Player or IBO Player, send us the code on the screen and we load your playlist. For the others: server address, username, password from our message. The channel list and guide load within a minute.
Which stick
The 4K models have twice the memory of the basic stick and switch channels noticeably faster. If you are buying new, take the 4K one; if you already have a basic stick, it works, just close other apps first.
Android box or Android TV: what makes the difference
A TV or box with real Android TV or Google TV installs every app above from the Play Store, no Downloader needed. A cheap generic box with phone Android also works but needs the APK route, and its remote often lacks the buttons TiviMate expects. Whatever you buy: 2 GB of memory or more and a network port are what decide whether zapping feels instant.
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Questions about IPTV on Android and Fire TV
Is TiviMate worth paying for?
If you watch daily, yes: the premium unlocks several playlists, recording and a better guide, for the price of one month of coffee per year. If you only want live channels, XCIPTV does it for free.
Downloader says the file cannot be installed
Unknown sources is not switched on for Downloader (step 1), or the stick is out of space. Uninstall an app you do not use and try again.
Can I use Chromecast with Google TV?
Yes, it is a full Android TV device: install TiviMate or XCIPTV from the Play Store. The old Chromecast without Google TV cannot run apps; cast from your phone instead.
Which app for a Nvidia Shield?
TiviMate; the Shield is the fastest device for it and handles 4K streams and recording without effort.
Want the download addresses and your login in one message?
Request the free 24-hour trial and tell us which device you have; we send everything you need for it.
