Install HotPlayer · on your Android TV

Follow the steps

  1. 1

    Visit apk.hotplayer.app

    In the TV browser open apk.hotplayer.app. The file downloads on arrival — nothing needs selecting.

    The HotPlayer APK download beginning in a TV browser
  2. 2

    Install the file, then open HotPlayer

    Open the downloaded package and confirm. Authorise the browser or file manager if prompted, then launch HotPlayer.

  3. 3

    HotPlayer requests a playlist

    On first launch HotPlayer reports no playlist and displays a device ID alongside hotplayer.app/upload. Leave the screen where it is.

    HotPlayer reporting that no playlist is registered, with the hotplayer.app upload address
  4. 4

    Register the playlist at hotplayer.app/upload

    From a browser, open hotplayer.app/upload. Set the source to Xtream Codes, supply the server URL, username and password from your activation email, and save.

    The hotplayer.app upload form, source set to Xtream Codes, with server, username and password fields

    The upload page is a website rather than part of the app, so a phone, tablet or computer is required for this step.

  5. 5

    Return to the app and select Refresh

    Back in HotPlayer, choose Refresh. The saved playlist is picked up straight away.

    The HotPlayer screen with its Refresh control
  6. 6

    Playback time

    The channel list, films and series load in. Select a channel to begin playback.

Your login details (username, password & server URL, M3U link or MAG portal URL) are in the activation email we send right after checkout. Lost it? Contact support and we'll resend it.

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