The Best IPTV Player Apps for Android TV and Google TV
⚡ Quick Answer
TiviMate, IPTV Smarters, our own app and more: how the main Android TV players compare on ease of use, TV guide, catch-up and cost.
The main options
Our own app
The simplest choice: sign in with a username and password and everything is set up for you. Ideal if you want to just start watching.
TiviMate
The favourite of regular viewers, with a classic TV-guide grid and excellent catch-up. Premium features need a small yearly fee to the developer. See our TiviMate guide.
IPTV Smarters Pro
Free, familiar and available on many platforms, so you can use the same app on your phone and TV. See our Smarters guide.
Others
Apps such as OTT Navigator and Sparkle are popular with people who like to customise everything.
Which to choose
- Want it simple: our app.
- Watch a lot of live TV and sport: TiviMate.
- Want one app everywhere: IPTV Smarters.
Your login works in all of them, so you can try more than one. More detail on our IPTV players page, and test them with our free 6-hour trial.
Features compared
- Login: our app — email and password; TiviMate and Smarters — Xtream Codes or M3U.
- TV guide: TiviMate has the best grid; Smarters and our app are simpler.
- Recording: TiviMate Premium only.
- Catch-up: TiviMate and Smarters both support it.
- Cost: our app and Smarters are free; TiviMate Premium is a small yearly fee.
Installing on Android TV and Google TV
TiviMate and IPTV Smarters are on Google Play. Our app is installed from our website — see the app page. On Google TV you may need to allow installs from your browser or file manager once.
Performance tips
- Use Ethernet where your box has a port.
- Hide channel groups you never use.
- Restart the box weekly.
- Keep at least 1 GB of storage free.
Our recommendation
Try our app first for simplicity. If you want recording or a classic guide grid, add TiviMate. Your login works in both, so there is no need to choose once and for all. See also all IPTV players compared.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best IPTV app for Android TV?
TiviMate for regular live-TV viewers; our own app if you want it simple.
Is IPTV Smarters good on Android TV?
Yes, and it is free.
Can I try several apps?
Yes. One login works in all of them.
Does Google TV work the same as Android TV?
Yes, the same apps work on both.
James has spent over 8 years reviewing streaming technology, IPTV services, and cord-cutting solutions for UK audiences. He specialises in device compatibility, network optimisation, and helping readers get the most from their streaming subscriptions.
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