Android TV devices such as the NVIDIA Shield, Chromecast with Google TV, Xiaomi Mi Box, Onn 4K and generic Android boxes all install IPTVhub players straight from the Google Play Store. If you want the best possible picture and the most powerful guide, an NVIDIA Shield running TiviMate is the enthusiast's choice.
Set-Top Box
IPTV on Android
Native Play Store install, the smoothest experience available
Easy setupAbout 5 minutes4K capableTiviMate
Compatible apps:TiviMateIPTV Smarters ProOTT NavigatorXCIPTV
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Installation
Setting up Android step by step
You will need your IPTVhub username, password and server URL from your activation email. If you have not ordered yet, the 24-hour free trial gives you the same credentials at no cost.
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Open the Google Play Store
From the Android TV home screen, open the Play Store and search for TiviMate IPTV Player (free tier is enough to start) or IPTV Smarters Pro.
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Install and launch the player
Install the app and open it. TiviMate will ask you to add a playlist on first run.
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Add your IPTVhub playlist
Choose Add Playlist → Xtream Codes, then enter the server URL, username and password from your activation email. TiviMate pulls channels and EPG in a single step.
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Sort your channel groups
Open TiviMate settings → Playlists → Channel groups and hide anything you do not watch. Canadian subscribers usually keep Canada, Canada Sports, USA Entertainment, PPV and the VOD categories.
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Set the buffer and start watching
Under Settings → Playback, set the buffer to 3 to 5 seconds for a stable connection. Press Home and start streaming.
That is it
Your channel list, the 7-day programme guide and the on-demand library are now available on your Android. Remember that you can install on as many devices as you like, and only simultaneous streams count against your plan.
Worth knowing
Tips specific to Android
These come from our support desk rather than a manufacturer datasheet. They are the adjustments that make a measurable difference in daily use.
TiviMate Premium (~$10 CAD/year) unlocks multiple playlists, recording and picture-in-picture. It is the single best upgrade for heavy viewers.
NVIDIA Shield TV Pro handles 4K HDR sports with zero frame drops and adds AI upscaling on lower-bitrate channels.
On generic Android boxes, disable any built-in "auto-clean" or booster app. They kill the player in the background.
Use the wired Ethernet port if your box has one. It eliminates most evening congestion issues.
If something goes wrong
Troubleshooting Android
The three issues our support desk sees most often on this platform, and the fix for each.
Some Android boxes report as phones. Sideload the APK from the link in your welcome email using the Downloader app instead.
In TiviMate → Settings → Playback, switch the decoder from Hardware to Hardware (Extended). This fixes most Dolby Digital sync drift.
Reduce buffer to 2 seconds and enable Fast Channel Switching under Playback settings.
Still stuck?
Message support with your device model and what you see on screen. Average first reply is under 10 minutes, 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM ET, 7 days a week. On 6 and 12-month plans a technician will schedule a session and walk through it with you. Contact support.
Other platforms
Setting up a second device
Install IPTVhub anywhere you like. Only simultaneous streams count against your connection limit.