Best IPTV Apps for Android TV in the UK 2026

Your IPTV player app can make or break your streaming experience. A great app delivers a smooth EPG, reliable playback, and an interface that feels as polished as any smart TV. Here are the best IPTV apps for Android TV and Android TV Box users in the UK in 2026.

1. TiviMate — Best Overall

TiviMate is widely regarded as the best IPTV player app available for Android TV in 2026. Its EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) is beautifully designed, channel switching is near-instant, and it supports multiple playlists — ideal if you want to manage different subscription profiles.

Key features

• Polished 7-day EPG grid with catch-up support
• Multi-panel layout and customisable channel groups
• Supports M3U playlists and Xtream Codes API
• Recording to external storage (Premium version)
• Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode on supported devices

TiviMate has a free version with basic functionality and a Premium subscription (around £3.50/year) that unlocks recording and advanced features. It's the app we recommend to all XtremeIPTVHD customers.

2. IPTV Smarters Pro — Best for Beginners

IPTV Smarters Pro is the most beginner-friendly option — straightforward to set up, intuitive to navigate, and works flawlessly with XtremeIPTVHD's Xtream Codes API. It includes a built-in VOD browser and a clean series/movie organiser alongside the live TV section.

Key features

• Simple one-screen Xtream Codes setup
• Integrated VOD and series section
• Multi-screen support on compatible devices
• Parental controls and user profiles
• Available free on Google Play Store

3. Perfect Player — Best Lightweight Option

Perfect Player is ideal for older Android TV Boxes with limited RAM. It's lightweight, fast, and reliable — and it's been a firm favourite in the UK IPTV community for years. The interface is more basic than TiviMate but very functional for everyday viewing.

4. GSE Smart IPTV — Best Multi-Platform App

If you want the same IPTV app on your Android TV Box, iPhone, iPad, and web browser, GSE Smart IPTV is the best cross-platform choice. It supports custom EPG URLs, multiple playlists, and has a well-maintained iOS app alongside its Android version.

Our Recommendation

For most UK users in 2026, we recommend TiviMate as the primary IPTV player for Android TV. Pair it with an XtremeIPTVHD subscription and a decent fibre connection, and you'll have a setup that rivals any premium cable package — at a fraction of the cost.