Install it from Google Play or the official listing in the Amazon Appstore. We do not provide an APK.
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At a glance
- Devices
- Android, Firestick, Google TV
- Price
- Free to install. Optional paid features inside the app.
- Login
- Xtream, M3U
- Our view
- Very good. Editorial only, not a review score.
Best for. Android phones, Android TV boxes, Firesticks and the Google TV Streamer, when you want a simple Xtream login.
Skip it when. Samsung and LG app stores. XCIPTV is not the native smart-TV app. Apple devices should use iPlayTV or GSE.
Good and less good
Works well
- It uses less storage than a full TiviMate setup.
- Xtream Codes and M3U are both in the add-playlist menu.
- The remote-friendly layout works on a television without a mouse.
Watch out for
- The guide is less polished than TiviMate.
- Store availability varies by region.
- Sideloaded copies fall out of date quickly.
Set it up
Choose a device
Open Google Play, install XCIPTV, then Add playlist → Xtream Codes. Enter the four fields from the welcome message. If the guide is empty, paste the XMLTV URL in the EPG field.
Install from the Play Store and paste the login. Set video quality to HD on mobile data. A phone playing in the background still holds a connection.
Prefer the Amazon listing. Use Downloader only for the official package, with unknown sources enabled for Downloader alone. The Firestick guide has the menu path.
Login and playback settings
One playlist is enough. Name it Best UK so you can see which login you added if you test a second service later. Delete failed attempts rather than stacking broken URLs.
- Buffer. Increase the buffer only after the network is stable. A huge buffer makes channel changes feel slow.
- Decoder. Hardware first. Software decoding is the fallback for a channel that stays black.
- EPG interval. Refresh once a day, or when you notice the guide has stopped at yesterday.
- UK time. Automatic clock, London timezone, offset 0.
If something goes wrong
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| Problem | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Play Store cannot find it | The device is not a certified Android TV build, or the region hides the app. | Try TiviMate or Smarters from the same store before you download a file. |
| Channels load, guide does not | The EPG URL was left blank. | Paste the XMLTV link and update once while the device is on Wi-Fi or Ethernet. |
| Buffering on a dongle | The dongle is behind the television. | Give it air, or use a short HDMI extender, and prefer 5 GHz. |
XCIPTV questions
Is XCIPTV free?
The install is free from the official store. Optional features inside the app, if you buy them, are charged by the developer.
Should I pick XCIPTV or TiviMate?
XCIPTV if you want light and simple. TiviMate if the programme guide is the thing you will look at every evening.
Does it work on a Firestick Lite?
Yes, for HD. 4K is happier on a Stick 4K, 4K Max or a larger Android TV box.
Can I cast from XCIPTV?
Install it on the television instead of casting. Casting keeps the phone awake and usually looks worse.