IPTV Player & Live TV: Free Android and Android TV App (2026)

What the app does

One free app for your phone and your TV. It plays the streams you give it and does not sell channels.

Now on Android TV

Bring live TV to the big screen. The same app now runs on Android TV and Google TV, with a layout made for the remote from the first screen.

Playlists from your phone

Scan the QR code on your TV and send an M3U link, an Xtream login or an M3U file from your phone. No typing with a remote. Both devices need the same Wi-Fi.

Open World TV built in

A list of publicly available, legal free-to-air channels, more than 3,600 entries. No account needed. Geo-blocked channels are labeled in the list. How to watch TV for free.

M3U, Xtream and more

Reads M3U, M3U8, W3U, XSPF, JSON and Xtream Codes. Keep several playlists and switch between them, with search, categories and favorites.

Five buffering modes

From Low latency for quick channel changes to Poor network for weak connections. Pick the balance between start-up speed and stability.

Free and ad-free

No ads and no sign-up. The app has no program guide (EPG) and no recording, so it stays light and simple.

Now on Android TV

Live TV on the big screen, set up from your phone in seconds.

Android TV Google TV Set up with a QR code Free and ad-free

Add Playlist screen on Android TV with a QR code to scan with your phone — Send your playlist to the TV from your phone. Just scan.

Channel list on Android TV with category filters and a focus ring for the remote — Your channels on the big screen, sorted by category.

Android TV player with the channel list open as a side panel — Browse channels without leaving the picture.

Read the Android TV setup guide

App screenshots

The app on a phone: player, search, playlists and settings

How to get started

Three steps on a phone, tablet or TV

1

Install from Google Play

Search for IPTV Player & Live TV on your phone, tablet or Android TV, or send the install to your TV from the Google Play website.

2

Add a playlist, or skip it

Paste an M3U link, enter an Xtream login, pick a file, or scan the QR code on your TV and send it from your phone. No playlist yet? Open World TV is already in the app.

3

Pick a channel and watch

Filter by category, search by name, star your favorites, and change the buffering mode if a stream stutters.

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Frequently asked questions

Short answers about the app, Android TV and free channels

What is IPTV Player & Live TV?

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IPTV Player & Live TV is a free, ad-free player for live TV streams. It runs on Android phones, tablets and Android TV, plays M3U, M3U8, W3U, XSPF, JSON and Xtream Codes playlists, and includes Open World TV, a built-in list of free-to-air channels.

Do I need an IPTV subscription to use the app?

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No. The app does not require a subscription or an account. You can watch the free Open World TV list, or add your own playlist from a provider you are licensed to use. The app does not sell or provide paid channels.

Which devices does the app support?

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Android phones and tablets, and Android TV and Google TV devices, running Android 8.0 or newer. It is installed from Google Play. Samsung (Tizen), LG (webOS) and Apple devices are not supported.

Is the app really free?

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Yes. IPTV Player & Live TV is free and has no ads, and no credit card is needed.

How do I add a playlist on my TV?

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Open Add Playlist on the TV and scan the QR code on the Phone tab with your phone camera. Then send an M3U link, an Xtream login or an M3U file from your phone. Both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network. You can also type a URL or Xtream login with the remote.

What is Open World TV?

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Open World TV is a built-in list of publicly available, legal free-to-air channels from around the world, more than 3,600 entries. Some channels are geo-blocked outside their home country, and the list marks them.

Does the app have a TV guide (EPG) or recording?

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No. The app plays live streams and does not show a program guide or record. If you need those, a player built around them, such as TiviMate, fits better.

Guides and updates

Setup guides, app comparisons and release notes

Oct 8, 2026 Guide

IPTV Player for Android TV & Google TV: Setup Guide + 5 Apps Compared (2026)

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Free IPTV Player for Android and Android TV

What the app does

Now on Android TV

Playlists from your phone

Open World TV built in

M3U, Xtream and more

Five buffering modes

Free and ad-free

Now on Android TV

App screenshots

How to get started

Install from Google Play

Add a playlist, or skip it

Pick a channel and watch

Frequently asked questions

What is IPTV Player & Live TV?

Do I need an IPTV subscription to use the app?

Which devices does the app support?

Is the app really free?

How do I add a playlist on my TV?

What is Open World TV?

Does the app have a TV guide (EPG) or recording?

Guides and updates

IPTV Player for Android TV & Google TV: Setup Guide + 5 Apps Compared (2026)

How to Watch TV for Free in 2026: A Free Live TV App With 3,600+ Channels

Best IPTV Player for Android in 2026: 6 Apps Compared (Phone & TV)