How to install IPTV UK on Android

Android phones, tablets and TV boxes are the easiest devices to set up. Install a player from Google Play or directly as an APK, then log in with the username, password and server URL we send you.

  • About 10 minutes
  • Beginner friendly
  • Help on WhatsApp

Before you start

You will need an Android phone, tablet or TV box running a reasonably recent version of Android, a Google account for the Play Store, and your CosyTelly login. Start with a free player; you can always try a paid one later.

Apps

Best IPTV apps for Android

About the paid apps. IBO Player Pro and Hot Player each come with a free trial, so you can add your playlist and test properly before paying the app maker.

IPTV Smarters Pro

Free app

iMPlayer

Free app

IBO Player Pro

Paid app with a free trial
IBO Player Pro home screen on a TV with Live TV, Movies, Series and Account tiles

App fee: about €8 (roughly £7) for life, with a 7-day free trial, paid to the app maker and separate from your CosyTelly subscription.

Hot Player

Paid app with a free trial
Hot Player home screen showing the active playlist with Live TV, Movies, Series and Radios

App fee: €5.99 a year or €14.99 for life, with a 30-day free trial, paid to the app maker and separate from your CosyTelly subscription.

Log in

How to log in on your Android

Your login is in the WhatsApp message we send when your order or trial is confirmed. Find your app below and follow its steps.

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IPTV Smarters Pro and iMPlayer (Xtream Codes login)

  1. Open the app and choose Add Playlist. Some apps call it Add User or Login with Xtream Codes.
  2. Pick Xtream Codes, not M3U.
  3. Enter the username and password from your CosyTelly message.
  4. If the app asks for a server URL, copy it from the same message exactly as written.
  5. Press Save or Add User, and your channels load.
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IBO Player Pro and Hot Player (MAC address and M3U link)

  1. Open the app on your device. It shows your MAC address, and IBO also shows a Device Key.
  2. On your phone or computer, open the app's playlist page: IBO Player Pro · Bob Player · Hot Player.
  3. Enter the MAC address, plus the Device Key for IBO, exactly as shown on screen.
  4. Choose Add playlist, then M3U, and paste the M3U link from your CosyTelly message.
  5. Give the playlist any name and press Save.
  6. Restart the app on your device, and your channels appear.
Hot Player has two separate pages, so do not mix them up: Upload is where you paste your M3U link (free during the trial), and Activation is where you pay for the app once you have tried it and want to keep it.

Lost your username, password or M3U link? Message us and we will resend it.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting IPTV on Android

Google Play says the app isn't compatible

Some apps limit which phones or boxes can install them from Play. Use the APK link on the app card instead, or choose another recommended player.

Android blocks the APK install

When Android asks, allow installs from your browser or file manager. You will find the switch under Settings → Apps → Special app access → Install unknown apps.

My login details don't work

Check the server URL starts with http:// rather than https:// and has no spaces. Copy and paste from your WhatsApp message where you can, because passwords are case-sensitive.

Video plays without sound

Open the player's settings and switch the player or decoder type, for example from hardware to software decoding. Most Android players, including IPTV Smarters Pro, offer this option.

Still stuck? Message us on WhatsApp with your device, the app you are using and a photo of any error, and we will sort it out with you.

Questions

Android IPTV FAQ

Which Android IPTV app should I start with?

IPTV Smarters Pro or iMPlayer. Both are free, easy to set up with the username, password and server URL we send, and work on phones, tablets and Android TV boxes.

Should I install from Google Play or download the APK?

Use Google Play when the app is listed there, because it updates automatically. The APK link is useful for Android TV boxes that do not have the Play Store.

Can I use the same login on my phone and my TV?

Yes. Install the app on both and log in with the same details. A 1-connection plan plays on one screen at a time, so choose 2 connections if you want to watch on both at once.

Other devices

More IPTV UK setup guides

Stuck on a step? We will set it up with you.

Message us on WhatsApp and we will walk you through it on your Android, one button at a time.

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