Here is how to install IPTV Smarters Pro on Google TV in short: open the Apps tab, search the Google Play Store for the app, check the listing, select Install, then open it and sign in with the Xtream details or M3U link from your subscription. The same steps apply to the Google TV Streamer, Chromecast with Google TV and TVs with Google TV built in.

The catch is that the TV version of the Play Store only shows apps the developer has offered for televisions, and listings change. This guide covers the install, the first sign-in, a few Google TV settings worth adjusting and what to do if the app does not appear at all.

Before You Install

  • Update your device. Look for System update under the System or About menu in Settings; names differ slightly between models.
  • Sign in with a Google account, since the Play Store requires one.
  • Free up storage if you are close to full. Streaming apps need room for their cache.
  • Keep your subscription email open on your phone for the sign-in step.

New to the Streamer? Our Google TV Streamer setup guide covers first-time setup, from pairing the remote to joining your network.

How to Install IPTV Smarters Pro on Google TV, Step by Step

  1. From the home screen, move to the Apps tab along the top.
  2. Select the option to search for apps, or use the search icon. You can also press the Assistant or microphone button and say the app name.
  3. Type or say IPTV Smarters Pro.
  4. Open the listing and check the app name and developer before going further.
  5. Select Install and let the download complete.
  6. Select Open, or find the app later among your apps on the home screen.

Google TV can also receive apps sent from another device. When your phone or computer is signed in to the same Google account, the Play Store there may offer your TV as an install target, as long as the listing supports it. It saves a lot of typing with the remote.

If the App Does Not Appear in the Store

Search results on Google TV only include apps marked as compatible with your device. If nothing shows up:

  • Check the spelling, then try the shorter name, Smarters.
  • Install any pending system updates, restart and search again.
  • Make sure the Play Store app itself is up to date.
  • Look the app up on the Play Store from a computer signed in to the same account, and see whether your TV is listed as a compatible device.

If it still is not listed, do not look for the file elsewhere. IBO Player Pro, the player we recommend, is offered for Android devices through the Google Play Store, with availability that can vary. Our guide to IBO Player Pro on Android TV and Google TV covers that route.

IPTV on a Google TV Streamer: The First Sign-In

Open the app and accept the terms. On the login screen, choose Xtream Codes if your subscription includes those details, since the app can then sort live channels, movies and series and fetch the guide by itself. Enter a profile name, then your username, password and server URL exactly as they appear in your email.

Prefer the playlist link? Choose the playlist or URL option and paste it there. Both routes, along with the errors you might see, are covered in our IPTV Smarters Pro setup guide. Unsure which login type you have? Read what an M3U playlist is first.

Typing a long server address with a remote is slow. Google’s phone remote for Google TV includes a keyboard, which makes entering login details far less tedious.

IPTV Smarters Pro on Android TV: What Is Different?

Older Android TV devices without the Google TV interface use the same Play Store but a different home screen. Open the Google Play Store app from your apps row, use its search, and install as above. Once the app is running, everything inside it works the same way on both systems.

Many TVs sold in Canada run one of these two systems, including some Sony, TCL and Hisense models. Our guides to Sony Bravia with Google TV, TCL TV streaming setup and Hisense TV streaming setup cover model-specific menus.

Google TV Settings Worth Adjusting

  • Match content frame rate: if your device offers it, this can make motion look more natural on some channels.
  • Background apps: close the ones you are not using. On devices with modest memory, fewer running apps leaves more room for playback.
  • Storage: keep some space free so the app can cache data.
  • Network: use a wired connection where you can, through a built-in port or a compatible adapter. If you stay on Wi-Fi, give the router a clear path to the TV.

More device-level tips are in our Chromecast with Google TV streaming tips, most of which apply to other Google TV hardware too.

Settings Inside the App

Once your lists load, open the app’s settings. The decoder option is the one to know: if a channel shows a black screen while the sound plays, switching between hardware and software decoding is a quick test. Buffer size can help on an unsteady connection, and EPG time shift corrects a guide that is out by whole hours, though the device time zone should be checked first.

Is IPTV Smarters Pro the Right App for Your Google TV?

It is a reasonable free starting point, especially if you want to see your subscription working before spending anything on a player. In our experience it has not always been stable, though, so we do not recommend it as the main app on a TV the whole household relies on.

For that role we suggest IBO Player Pro: $12 per device for 1 Year or $25 per device for Lifetime, covering the app activation only and separate from your subscription. Compare the two on our Apps page, or see where to download IPTV Smarters Pro on your other devices. For the wider picture, our best IPTV player guide by device covers every screen in the house.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IPTV Smarters Pro in the Google TV Play Store?

It may be, but listings change and depend on your device. Search the Play Store on your TV. If it does not appear, use a player that is listed rather than a file from a website.

Do these steps work on a Google TV Streamer?

Yes. The same Play Store steps apply to the Google TV Streamer, Chromecast with Google TV and TVs with Google TV built in, as long as the app is listed for your device.

Will installing the app change my Google TV settings?

No. It is an ordinary app. You can remove it at any time from the apps section of Settings, and your subscription is unaffected.

Why is the guide empty after I sign in?

Guide data often loads after the channels. Give it a few minutes, then refresh the EPG in the app. If it stays empty, check your device time zone and try signing in with Xtream details.

Watch on the Big Screen

With the app installed and your details entered, you are ready to watch. Need a subscription first? Compare our plans. Steps for every other platform are on our installation page.