Setting up your subscription on Google TV and Chromecast — step by step
Google TV is Google’s newer interface, found on Chromecast with Google TV and on new Sony, TCL and Hisense sets. The steps are close to Android TV with settings in different places, and this guide shows them as they actually appear on screen.
Before you start
Server URL, username and password (Xtream Codes) or an M3U link — sent after payment. Paste them from our message instead of typing character by character.
15 Mbps for high definition and 30 Mbps for 4K, measured on the device itself. An Ethernet cable or 5GHz Wi-Fi gives the steadiest result.
Google TV asks for a Google account at first setup; make sure it is signed in before opening the store.
The steps
- Open the Google Play store
From the home screen choose the Apps tab at the top, then search for a player that supports Xtream Codes or M3U, or install the Downloader app to install our official apps.
Official TV Strong 4K apps — Downloader codesApps page — current codes and detailsStrong TV 4K9246532Fast 4K Player9310614K Player VIP292384 - Allow Downloader to install
Settings › Privacy › Security & Restrictions › Unknown sources › enable Downloader. On some versions: Settings › System › About › press the build number 7 times to reveal developer options.
Enable it for Downloader only. - Enter the code
Open Downloader, type the code and press Go, then Install after the download, then Open.
- Enter your subscription details
Choose Xtream Codes and enter the server URL, username and password exactly. You can use the Google TV app on your phone as a remote with a keyboard — far easier than the remote.
- Pin the app in “Your apps” and test
Reorder the apps on the home screen so it is at the front, and play two different channels to confirm.
Also supported players
If you prefer a player from your device’s store instead of our official apps: install one of these players, send us the MAC it shows on first open, and we activate your subscription on it. These are third-party players; their availability depends on your device’s system and your country, and we do not own them nor does our plan include their licences.
Chromecast with Google TV: a note on storage
The device has limited storage; delete apps you do not use before installing, and connect an Ethernet adapter if you have one for steadier playback than Wi-Fi.
After the first channel plays
Start on automatic or HD and raise it to 4K once the connection proves steady at peak time.
Add the channels you actually watch to favourites so they are one press away, and hide categories you do not need.
Cinema mode for films and Standard for matches, and reduce motion smoothing if fast shots look unnatural.
Common problems on this device
Its place differs by version: search for it from the settings search box, or enable developer options first (press the build number 7 times).
Check the internet connection and that the code is typed without spaces. The current codes are on the apps page.
Settings › System › Storage — delete apps you do not use or clear the cache of large apps.
Chromecast relies on Wi-Fi; use the 5GHz band and move it closer to the router, or use an Ethernet adapter.
Frequently asked questions
Does the subscription work on Chromecast with Google TV?
Yes, with the steps in this guide, from Google Play or through Downloader. Mind the limited storage and use 5GHz.
What is the difference between Google TV and Android TV?
The same system from Google with a newer interface. The same apps run on both; only the settings locations differ.
The app opens but there are no channels — why?
Usually an extra space or a missing character in the server URL or username, or an expired subscription. Paste the details from our message again; if it persists, message us with the app and device.
Can I control it from my phone?
Yes, the Google TV app on your phone works as a remote with a full keyboard — very useful for entering details.
How many devices can I use?
We help you set up on two devices, with playback on one device at a time. If you need more than one screen, ask before ordering.
Menu and setting names differ slightly between versions and models, and app availability in the stores varies by country. Picture quality and stability depend on the source, your device and your connection speed. If you cannot find an option mentioned here, message us on WhatsApp with your model.
Ready to set up on Google TV?
Pick the subscription length that suits you and we set it up with you step by step — or ask first.
