IPTV Devices
IPTV Devices & Compatibility
IPTV works across a wide range of hardware, but exact compatibility depends on the specific app and service configuration. Browse by device type below.
Streaming Device
Amazon Fire TV Stick
Runs Fire OS; IPTV apps are typically sideloaded or installed via the Amazon Appstore where available.
Read the Amazon Fire TV Stick guide →Amazon Fire TV
Same Fire OS app ecosystem as the Fire TV Stick, on a set-top box or built into a TV.
Android TV
Google's TV platform, used by many streaming boxes and smart TVs.
Read the Android TV guide →Google TV
Google's consumer-facing interface built on the Android TV platform.
Read the Google TV guide →Chromecast with Google TV
A Google TV device with app support similar to other Android TV hardware.
NVIDIA Shield TV
An Android TV device with more processing headroom than typical streaming sticks.
Onn Google TV Box
A budget Google TV box sold by Walmart; app support follows the Google TV platform.
Xiaomi TV Box
An Android TV device common outside North America.
Roku
A closed app ecosystem; third-party IPTV apps are limited compared to Android-based platforms.
Apple TV
Runs tvOS; available IPTV apps go through the Apple App Store review process.
Read the Apple TV guide →Smart TV
Samsung Smart TV
Runs Tizen OS, which has a smaller catalogue of dedicated IPTV apps than Android-based platforms.
Read the Samsung Smart TV guide →LG Smart TV
Runs webOS, which, like Tizen, has a more limited native IPTV app selection.
Read the LG Smart TV guide →Smart TV
General smart TVs vary widely by manufacturer and operating system.
Set-Top Box
MAG Box
A dedicated IPTV set-top box platform using Stalker/Ministra middleware, common with some providers.
Formuler Z Series
A popular Android-based IPTV set-top box line used with various players and portals.
Mobile & Tablet
Android Phone
IPTV apps are available on the Google Play Store or as APK installs.
iPhone
IPTV apps go through the Apple App Store, which limits some app types.
iPad
Same app ecosystem as iPhone, with layouts adapted for a larger screen.
Tablet
Android and iPad tablets follow their respective phone app ecosystems.
Computer
Windows PC
Desktop and web-based IPTV players are available for Windows.
Mac
A smaller number of native macOS IPTV players exist; some users rely on web-based or cross-platform players.