📺 How to Install IPTV on Google TV (Chromecast, Sony TVs, etc.)

This guide walks you through installing IPTV apps on Google TV devices using the Downloader app and IPTV APK files.


✅ Prerequisites

  • Google TV device (e.g., Chromecast with Google TV)

  • Remote with navigation and text input

  • A stable internet connection

  • IPTV account credentials (provided by FlowCastTV with your subscription)


🛠 Step-by-Step Installation

1. Enable Unknown Sources

  • Go to Settings → System → About

  • Tap Android TV OS Build 7 times to enable Developer Mode

  • Go back to Settings → Apps → Special App Access → Install Unknown Apps

  • Enable it for Downloader

2. Install the Downloader App

  • Open the Google Play Store

  • Search for Downloader (by AFTVnews)

  • Click Install


📦 Install IPTV App via Downloader

3. Launch Downloader

  • Open the app and allow necessary permissions

Use one of the following:

App
Downloader Code / Link

8K Player

6507314

TiviMate Pro

5811661

IPTV Smarters Pro

https://www.iptvsmarters.com/smarters.apk

  • Enter the code or URL → Click Go

  • Wait for the download and select Install


🔐 Configure the App

  • Open the installed app

  • Choose Xtream Codes login (recommended) or M3U URL

  • Enter:

    • Any Name (e.g., My IPTV)

    • Username, Password, and Server URL (provided by FlowCastTV with your subscription)

Click Add User → Wait for channel sync → Start streaming 🎉


🌟 Best Practices

  • ✅ Use Xtream Codes API login for performance

  • ✅ Keep your Google TV updated for app compatibility

  • ✅ Use Ethernet (via adapter) for smoother streaming

  • ✅ Use a trusted VPN if facing buffering or geo-blocks

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