Google TV & Android TV sets
Sony, plus Google TV models from TCL and Hisense. Install the player from Google Play on the TV itself — no stick required.
IPTV Android
IPTV on Android: Strong IPTV on Android TV, Google TV, phones and boxes
Android is the most flexible home for IPTV: the widest choice of player apps, installs straight from Google Play, and settings you can actually tweak. Here’s how to set it up and keep playback smooth.
Which Android?
Three kinds of Android device, three slightly different setups
Streaming boxes
Google TV Streamer, Chromecast with Google TV, NVIDIA Shield and certified Android TV boxes. Fast, and several have an Ethernet port.
Phones & tablets
Any recent Android phone or tablet. Great for the kitchen or bedroom, and you can cast to a TV when you want the big screen.
Install
Install from Google Play in five steps
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Open Google Play
On the TV, box, phone or tablet you’ll watch on.
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Search for the player
Use the player name we recommended for your device and login type.
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Install and open it
Allow it to run; it doesn’t need access to your contacts or photos.
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Add your login
Choose username/password/server or playlist link, matching what we sent.
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Let it load
Channels and the guide take a minute the first time. Add favorites for quick access.
Play Store first
Install from Google Play whenever your player is available there — updates are automatic and Play Protect scans apps. Only install from elsewhere if we send you a trusted link.
Player settings
Settings that fix most stutters
| Setting | Start with | If there’s a problem |
|---|---|---|
| Decoder | Hardware | Switch to software if video stutters or audio drifts |
| Buffer size | Medium | Go larger on unsteady Wi-Fi |
| Stream format | App default | Try the alternative format if one channel won’t play |
| Guide time shift | 0 | Adjust by whole hours if listings are offset |
Certified or bargain box?
| Feature | Google-certified | Uncertified bargain box |
|---|---|---|
| Security updates | Yes | Rarely |
| Google Play Store | Built in | Often missing or unofficial |
| Wi-Fi quality | Generally solid | Hit and miss |
Casting from a phone
Many players can cast to a Google TV or Chromecast-enabled TV. It’s handy for a quick show; for a whole evening, the app on the TV device itself is smoother and keeps your phone free.
Questions
Android questions
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Which Android devices work with Strong IPTV?
Android TV and Google TV sets, the Google TV Streamer, NVIDIA Shield, certified Android TV boxes, and Android phones and tablets on a recent version of Android.
Should I install apps from Google Play or elsewhere?
Use Google Play whenever your player is available there — updates are automatic and it’s the safest option. Only install from elsewhere if we send you a trusted link.
Which settings help playback?
If video stutters, switch the player’s decoder between hardware and software, set the buffer to medium, and keep the app updated.
Is a cheap uncertified Android box OK?
Uncertified boxes often ship with outdated software and weak Wi-Fi. A Google-certified device is usually more reliable and keeps receiving security updates.
Can I cast from my phone?
Many players support Chromecast, so you can cast from your phone to a Google TV or Chromecast-enabled TV. For long viewing, a native app on the TV is smoother.
Ready when you are
Ready to watch on Android?
Pick a plan, send us a message, and we’ll help you get set up on the device you already own.