Smart IPTV on Android TV
Smart IPTV for Android TV helps to manage your IPTV subscriptions from several IPTV providers. Unfortunately, the Smart IPTV app has been removed from the Google Play Store due to legal reasons. Therefore, sideloading is the only way to get Smart IPTV on Android TV. You can use the Downloader app to sideload the APK from an external source.
Upon installation, you can import an EPG URL or M3U playlist URL of your service provider to view your IPTV subscriptions on your Android TV. As Smart IPTV is a premium service, it requires a one-time activation fee of 5.49 EUR (6.10 USD). Luckily, you can make use of a 7-day free trial as well if you are subscribing for the first time.
How to Sideload Smart IPTV on Android TV
As discussed earlier, Smart IPTV can be installed on Android TV using the Downloader app in simple steps.
- Installing Downloader on Android TV
- Enabling Unknown Sources
- Sideloading Smart IPTV Using Downloader
Installing Downloader on Android TV
1. Turn on your Android TV and launch the Google Play Store.
2. Click on the Search icon and search for the Downloader app.
3. Pick up the Downloader icon from the list of apps and tap on the Install button.
4. Wait for a while until the Downloader gets installed on your TV.
Enabling Unknown Sources on Android TV Settings
1. Launch the Settings of your Android TV and tap on the Device Preferences option.
2. From the menu, choose the Security & Restrictions option.
3. Click on the Unknown Sources option on the menu.
4. Navigate to the Downloader app and tap on it to enable the feature.
Sideloading Smart IPTV on Android TV Using Downloader
1. Launch the Downloader app on Android TV.
2. Select the Allow option if you get a prompt to access the local files.
3. Enter the Smart IPTV apk download URL (apk.siptv.app) in the respective box.
4. Click on the Go option to download the Smart IPTV apk file.
5. After downloading it, click on the Install option and wait for the app to install on your TV.
6. When the installation completes, open the Smart IPTV and go through the activation process.
How to Activate Smart IPTV on Android TV
Since we have the official Smart IPTV app in the Play Store, it is easy to add the app. Make sure that you have an IPTV provider account before adding the app to your TV.
1. Launch the Smart IPTV app on your Android TV.
2. Your Android TV’s Mac address will appear on the screen.
3. Visit the Smart IPTV activation webpage (https://siptv.app/activation) from a web browser.
4. Enter your MAC address and input the payment details to activate Smart IPTV.
5. After the activation, go to (https://siptv.eu/mylist) from a web browser.
6. Upload the file to the playlist or enter the external playlists link.
7. Now, reopen the Smart IPTV on your Android TV and the channel list will appear on your TV screen.
How to Cast Smart IPTV Content to Android TV
The Smart IPTV app doesn’t have built-in support for casting. So you can use Google Home to cast Smart IPTV on your TV.
1. Connect your Android TV to WIFI which should be the same as your smartphone.
2. Install the Google Home app on your Android smartphone from the Play Store.
3. Open the Google Home app on your phone.
4. Click on the Menu icon and then choose the Cast Screen / Audio option.
5. Click on the Cast Screen / Audio button so that your device will search for available devices.
6. Further, select your Android TV from the list of devices on your screen.
7. Within a few minutes, the app will start casting your phone screen on the TV.
8. Launch the Smart IPTV app on your casting device.
9. Finally, play the channel you want to watch on your TV.
Supported Android TVs
- Sony Smart TV
- Sharp Smart TV
- TCL Smart TV
- Hisense Smart TV
- Xiaomi Mi Smart TV
- Philips Smart TV
- Skyworth Smart TV
Supported Android TV Boxes
- AirTV
- AT&T TV
- DIRECTV Stream
- Epson
- NVIDIA Shield TV
- Mi Box and Mi Box S
Other Supported Devices
- Amazon Fire TV
- Samsung Smart TV
- LG Smart TV
- MAG devices
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Smart IPTV available for Android TV?
No, the Smart IPTV app is not available on the Google Play Store for Android TV.
What are the best IPTV players for Android TV?
There are a lot of IPTV players available for Android TV. It includes GSE Smart IPTV, Perfect Player IPTV, IPTV Smarters Pro, Lazy IPTV, and TiviMate.
