Guide · About 5 minutes

How to set up IPTV on Android phones and tablets

Your Android phone or tablet is a full IPTV Canada screen — handy in another room, at the cottage or on the road. Each device streaming at the same time uses one connection.

Compatible devices

  • Android 8.0 or newer
  • Phones and tablets with Google Play
  • Casting to Chromecast or Google TV, if the app supports it

Steps

  1. Open Google Play

    Search for the player app named in your activation email and tap Install.

  2. Activate

    Open the app and enter your activation details.

  3. Choose quality for mobile data

    If you watch away from Wi-Fi, set a lower default quality in the app to save data.

  4. Set your time zone

    Match the guide to the province you’re in.

  5. Cast to a TV (optional)

    If the app shows a Cast icon, tap it and choose your Chromecast or Google TV.

Common problems

Video stops when the screen locksAllow background activity for the app in Settings → Apps → Battery.
Using too much dataAn hour of Full HD can use about 3 GB. Lower the quality or download over Wi-Fi only.

Still having trouble? Follow the full troubleshooting guide or contact us.

Frequently asked questions

How much mobile data does IPTV use?

Roughly 0.7 GB an hour in SD, 3 GB in Full HD and 7 GB or more in 4K. On most Canadian phone plans, Wi-Fi is the better choice for long viewing.

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