Introduction
Android TV and Google TV are found on TVs from Philips, Sony, TCL and Hisense, among others, and on streamers such as Chromecast with Google TV and the Nvidia Shield. It's the most flexible platform, with the widest selection of player apps.
You usually log in with Xtream Codes (username, password and server URL). That automatically loads live TV, films, series and the programme guide.
What you need
- A TV or box running Android TV or Google TV
- A Google account on the device
- Your TiviCode Xtream Codes details or M3U link
- Preferably an Ethernet cable or 5 GHz Wi-Fi
Step by step
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Step 1
Open the Google Play Store
On the home screen go to Apps and open the Play Store.
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Step 2
Install a player
Search for TiviMate, OTT Navigator or Televizo, for example, and install the app.
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Step 3
Choose ‘Xtream Codes’ when adding
Open the app and choose add playlist → Xtream Codes login.
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Step 4
Enter your details
Enter the server URL, username and password from your TiviCode email. Mind the capital letters.
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Step 5
Let the app load everything
The app loads channels, films, series and the EPG. This usually takes less than a minute.
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Step 6
Set favourites
Mark your regular channels as favourites for quick access from the app's home screen.
Troubleshooting
Problem: ‘Invalid login details’
Solution: Copy the details exactly, without trailing spaces. Check that the server URL starts with http:// as in your email.
Problem: No programme guide
Solution: Refresh the EPG in the app's settings and check that your device's time zone is correct.
Problem: The app freezes
Solution: Clear the cache via Settings → Apps → [app] → Clear cache and restart the device.