XCIPTV Player: a free IPTV player for Android, Android TV and Fire TV

• Xtream Codes, M3U and EZServer

  Sign in with the login type your provider supplies. Live TV, films, series and the guide load from one account.

• Two built-in players

  Switch between ExoPlayer and VLC engines, with adaptive HLS streaming, to find the smoothest playback for each channel.

• TV guide with catch-up

  A full electronic programme guide shows what is on now and next, and supports catch-up where your service offers it.

• Films and series library

  Films come with IMDb details, and series are organised by season and episode so you always know what is next.

• Recording and reminders

  Schedule recordings to internal or USB storage, and set reminders from the guide so you never miss a start time.

• Favourites, backup and restore

  Pin your favourite channels, films and series, then back up your profiles to move them to a new device.

The app is designed around the TV remote. Every screen can be reached with the arrow keys and the select button, channel groups and favourites keep long lists manageable, and the guide behaves like a traditional TV schedule. On a phone or tablet the same layout adapts to touch, so you can take your service with you around the house.

Two playback engines are a practical advantage. ExoPlayer is efficient and works well with adaptive HLS streams, while the VLC engine copes with a wider mix of formats. If a channel stutters or will not start, switching engine is often all it takes, and you can set a default for everything or change it for individual channels.

• Now and next for every channel, with programme descriptions.
• Catch-up to start shows from the beginning, where your service supports it.
• Reminders that alert you shortly before a programme begins.
• Scheduled recording to internal storage or a USB drive.
• Time offset correction if the guide appears early or late.

How far back catch-up reaches, and whether recording is allowed, depends on your provider's plan. The guide data itself comes from your Xtream Codes or EZServer account, or from the EPG link supplied with an M3U playlist. See our guides to the TV guide and catch-up and recording.

Choosing a licensed provider also means reliable service during big events, real customer support and no risk of the service disappearing with your payment. Read more in our guide on how to tell if an IPTV service is legal.

Many broadcasters and licensed operators now offer IPTV access directly, and some publish free channels as open streams. Using XCIPTV Player with these keeps your viewing legal, supports the people who make the programmes and protects your devices from the malware that often comes bundled with unofficial services and modified apps. If a provider asks you to install a special version of the app, treat it as a warning sign.

1. Open the listing

   Use the download section above to open XCIPTV Player in Google Play, published by OTTRUN.

2. Install the app

   Select Install on your phone, tablet or Android TV. Fire TV owners follow the sideloading guide.

3. Choose a login type

   Pick Xtream Codes, M3U or EZServer to match the details from your provider.

4. Sign in and watch

   Enter your details, wait for channels and the guide to load, then start watching.

Installing on a Fire TV Stick or Fire TV Cube? Install the Downloader app from the Amazon Appstore, allow it to install unknown apps, and use it to fetch the original APK. Our Fire TV guide walks through each screen, and the Android guide covers phones, tablets and Android TV.

On phones, tablets and Android TV, Google Play keeps XCIPTV Player updated automatically. Sideloaded copies on Fire TV do not update on their own, so check for a new release every few months and install it over the old one. Making a backup in the app first means your profiles and favourites are safe even if something goes wrong during the update.