Television & Streaming BoxDifficulty: BeginnerEst. 5 minsLast verified: January 2026

Android TV & Google TV Setup Guide

Configure your 4kIPTV subscription on certified Android TV and Google TV hardware, including NVIDIA Shield, Chromecast with Google TV, and Sony Android TVs.

Before You Start

Ensure you have the following information and hardware prepared before beginning configuration.

Compatible Platform:Google TV and certified Android TV (OS 8.0 or newer)
Supported Application:TiviMate IPTV Player or IPTV Smarters Pro
Separate App Cost:TiviMate has a free version and a paid premium upgrade. IPTV Smarters Pro is free.
Prerequisites & Info:Internet connection (15+ Mbps), Google Play Store account, and 4kIPTV activation credentials.

Step-by-Step Installation Instructions

1

Open Google Play Store on Android TV

Use your TV remote to open the Google Play Store. Search for 'TiviMate' or 'IPTV Smarters Pro' and select Install.

[Screenshot Placeholder: App Store Search & Download Interface]
2

Launch Player Application

Open the newly installed player from your TV home apps bar. Select 'Add Playlist'.

3

Choose Xtream Codes Login

Select 'Xtream Codes' as your configuration format. Enter your Server URL, Username, and Password from your confirmation email.

Any Playlist Name:[e.g. 4kIPTV]
Username:[YOUR_USERNAME_FROM_EMAIL]
Password:[YOUR_PASSWORD_FROM_EMAIL]
Portal URL / M3U:[YOUR_SERVER_URL_FROM_EMAIL]
4

Synchronize Channel List & EPG Guide

Click Next / Confirm. Allow the player to synchronize channel groupings and electronic programme guide listings.

5

Start Watching

Navigate through categories using the TV remote and press Select to begin streaming in 4K and Full HD.

How to Confirm Setup Succeeded:The electronic program schedule appears alongside channel names, and audio/video plays smoothly.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

Issue: Player reports 'Parser error'

Action: Ensure your server URL does not end with a trailing slash ('/').

Issue: Audio out of sync

Action: In player settings, switch hardware audio decoder from Software to Hardware (HW).