On a TV or box
Android TV and Google TV are designed for a remote. Open Google Play on the TV, install the player app and enter your details.
Ethernet is well worth using on a box, since many have a port for it.
Android setup
IPTV on Android: TV, box, phone or tablet
Android gives you the most choice of any platform. That is mostly good news, as long as you stay with the official store and a device you can trust.
On a phone
Install from Google Play and sign in with the same details. Use Wi-Fi where you can, because streaming uses a lot of mobile data.
Some player apps can cast to a TV, so ask us if that interests you.
On a tablet
A good second screen for the kitchen or bedroom. Larger tablets may show the guide more comfortably than a phone can.
Check with us that your plan covers the number of screens you want to use at once.
Before you buy a box
Be careful with cheap, unbranded boxes
A low price can hide real problems, so check these before you hand over your money.
Look for Google certification
Certified Android TV and Google TV devices get Google Play and Play Protect. Boxes running a phone version of Android often do not.
Do not buy on specs alone
Inflated claims about memory and resolution are common on unknown brands. A known brand with honest specs is usually smoother.
Avoid "fully loaded" boxes
A box sold with pre-installed apps and "free" content is a warning sign. It may carry malware, and the content may be unauthorized.
Keeping Android running smoothly
The app is slow or crashes. What should I try?
Go to Settings, then Apps, open the player app and clear its cache. This does not delete your login in most apps, but keep your details handy just in case. Then restart the device.
The app asks for permissions. Which should I allow?
A player needs network access and sometimes storage. Be wary of a player that asks for your contacts, location or messages, and tell us if you see that.
My box has nearly no free storage.
Remove apps you do not use and clear caches. Boxes can slow down badly when storage runs low.
Should I install an app from outside Google Play?
We do not recommend it. Apps from unknown sources can put your device and accounts at risk. If an app you need is not listed for your device, ask us about an alternative.
Device and platform names are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to say what the service runs on. Yeah IPTV is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.
Which Android device do you have?
Tell us the model and we will suggest a player app that suits it.