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Devices and player apps

IPTV is usually watched through a player app, so a key question is whether your device can run one. The devices IPTV Hive supports haven't been confirmed yet.

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By device type

Device categories

  • A flat-screen TV on a white media unit in a bright living room

    Smart TVs

    • Android TV / Google TV
    • Samsung (Tizen)
    • LG (webOS)

    Look for an IPTV player app in your TV's built-in app store.

  • A black HDMI streaming stick on a wooden desk

    Streaming sticks & boxes

    • Amazon Fire TV
    • Android TV boxes
    • Apple TV

    Choose a player available in the device's official store. App availability differs by platform and region.

  • Hands holding a smartphone at a café table

    Phones

    • Android
    • iPhone (iOS)

    Use a mobile IPTV player from Google Play or the App Store. Wi-Fi is recommended to save mobile data.

  • A tablet and a smartphone resting on the arm of a grey sofa

    Tablets

    • Android tablets
    • iPad (iPadOS)

    Mobile player apps run on tablets too, and the larger screen makes the program guide much easier to use.

  • A laptop with a blank screen on a wooden desk beside a window

    Computers

    • Windows
    • macOS
    • Linux

    Desktop players such as VLC or Kodi can open M3U playlists. Kodi can also show guide data with the right add-on.

  • Illustration of a generic set-top box with a remote control

    Other set-top boxes

    • Devices that run a compatible IPTV player

    Check whether your box can install IPTV player apps from a trusted app store before you buy anything.

Check before you buy

App availability varies by device model, operating-system version and region, so we don't claim every device will work. Check that a player app is available for your exact model before subscribing.

Next steps

Pick an app, then follow a guide

  • Compare player apps

    See which apps run on your device and which login types they support.

    Compare player apps

  • How to choose a player

    What matters most: guide support, remote-friendly design, cost and privacy.

    How to choose a player

  • Get a smooth picture

    Network and player tips that reduce buffering on any device.

    Get a smooth picture

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