Best IPTV Apps for Google Chromecast & Google TV in 2026
The best IPTV players for Chromecast with Google TV — for live TV, movies, series and a smooth streaming experience on your TV.
Chromecast with Google TV runs Android TV apps, so you can install an IPTV player directly on it and watch your subscription on the big screen. These four apps are the best choices in 2026.
TiviMate IPTV Player
TiviMate is one of the most popular IPTV apps for Chromecast and Android TV, with a modern interface, smooth navigation and a TV-friendly layout that works very well on big screens.
Main features
- Modern user interface
- Scheduled TV guide updates
- Favorite channels
- Catch-up
- Search
- Optimized for big screens
Note: TiviMate is designed for Google TV and Android TV devices, not for Android phones.
IPTV Smarters Pro
IPTV Smarters Pro is user-friendly and easy to set up, with live TV, movies, series, catch-up and multi-device streaming. A good option if you want a simple player.
Main features
- Catch-up TV
- Parental controls
- Multi-device compatibility
- Free version with premium options
- Works with Xtream Codes API login
IPTV Smarters Pro is not always on Google Play for every device. If it is missing, install it with the Downloader method in our Android guide.
Sparkle TV – IPTV Player
Sparkle TV streams live TV from your IPTV provider on Google TV devices, supports several playlist formats and has useful tools to organize your channels.
Main features
- Custom channel categories
- Favorites
- Channel number management
- Playlist compatibility
- Source and preview options
- Good stability and performance
PVR Live
PVR Live is built for Android TV and Google TV. It plays and records live TV from IPTV playlists, Stalker portals and Enigma2 receivers.
Main features
- Program guide with logos
- Favorites and bouquets
- Closed captions and multiple audio tracks
- Timeshift
- DVR recording
- VOD and catch-up
Supported sources: M3U / M3U8 playlists, Xtream Codes API, Stalker Portal, Enigma2 receivers, Jellyfin and TVHeadend.
Our Recommendation for Chromecast Users
For most Chromecast and Google TV users we recommend IPTV Smarters Pro: it is easy to use, simple to configure and works well with Xtream Codes login. If you want a more advanced TV-style layout, TiviMate is the strongest choice.
The login is the same as on any Android device — see how to log in with Xtream Codes on Android.
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