How to Set Up IPTV Canada on Android Devices (2026 Updated Guide)
This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up IPTV on any Android device, including Android phones, Android TV, Fire TV devices running Android, and Android TV boxes. You will install an IPTV player, then log in using Xtream Codes API.
Before you start
Make sure you have:
A stable internet connection (Wi-Fi recommended)
Your Global IPTV Canada login details:
Username
Password
Server URL (starts with http:// or https://)
One IPTV player installed from the options below
Step 1: Choose an IPTV player for Android
IPTV Smarters Pro
Best for beginners and the fastest setup
Easy Xtream Codes login
Works well on phones and Android TV devices
Direct APK: https://www.iptvsmarters.com/iptv-smarters-5.0.apk
Downloader code: 6468112
IBO Player Pro
Clean and stable player
Often includes a trial, then one-time activation (varies by region/device)
Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ibpro.smart.player
APK: https://iboproapp.com/ibopro.apk
Downloader code: 481220
HotPlayer Pro
Simple interface and smooth performance on many Android devices
Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ma.digivibes.hotplayer
APK: https://apk.hotplayer.app/
Downloader code: 395800
iMPlayer
Great for Android TV and boxes, lots of customization
Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myiptvonline.implayer&hl=en_CA
Sparkle TV
Clean UI and solid playback on Android TV
Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.hedekonsult.sparkle&hl=en_CA
Zen IPTV Player
Lightweight option for Android phones and tablets
Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.zeniptv.mobile&hl=en
Step 2: Install the app
Option A: Install from Google Play Store (recommended)
Open Google Play Store
Search the app name (IBO Player Pro, HotPlayer Pro, iMPlayer, Sparkle TV, Zen IPTV Player)
Tap Install
Open the app
Option B: Install using Downloader (for APK installs)
2.1 Install Downloader
Open Google Play Store
Search: Downloader by AFTVnews
Tap Install
Open Downloader
2.2 Allow Unknown Sources
Go to Settings
Open Apps (or Security & Restrictions)
Find “Install unknown apps.”
Enable it for Downloader
If you do not see it:
Go to Settings
Open About
Click Build Number 7 times to enable Developer Options
Go back and enable Install unknown apps for Downloader
2.3 Install IPTV Smarters Pro using a Downloader code
Open Downloader
Click the URL box
Enter code: 6468112
Download and install
Open IPTV Smarters Pro
Step 3: Log in using Xtream Codes API
Inside your IPTV app, choose:
Xtream Codes API
Enter your details exactly as provided by Global IPTV Canada:
Any Name: Global IPTV Canada (or any name you want)
Username: provided to you
Password: provided to you
Server URL: provided to you (must be exact)
Tap Add User or Login.
Quick tips:
Do not add spaces before or after your username/password
Make sure the Server URL includes http:// or https://
If you copy-paste, double-check for hidden spaces
Step 4: Load channels, EPG, and VOD
After login, the app will sync:
Live TV channels
EPG (TV Guide)
Movies and Series (VOD)
Let it finish loading the first time. On some devices this can take a minute.
Step 5: Recommended settings for smoother streaming
These quick settings help stability:
If login fails, disable your VPN and try again
Use 5GHz Wi-Fi if available
In the IPTV app settings:
Set player to Hardware Decoder (if available)
Switch stream format to HLS if you experience buffering
Enable EPG auto-refresh every 24 hours
Fix common problems
Authorization Failed
Usually caused by a typo or wrong server URL.
Fix:
Re-enter credentials manually
Disable VPN and retry
Restart the app and try again
Buffering or freezing
Fix:
Restart your router
Try HLS stream format
Use Ethernet if supported
Test a different IPTV player from the list above
APK won’t install
Fix:
Confirm that “Install unknown apps” is enabled for Downloader
Make sure you have enough storage
Delete the downloaded file and try again
Downloader codes (quick list)
IPTV Smarters Pro
Downloader code: 6468112
Direct APK: https://www.iptvsmarters.com/iptv-smarters-5.0.apk
IBO Player Pro
Downloader code: 481220
APK: https://iboproapp.com/ibopro.apk
Hot Player (HotPlayer)
Downloader code: 395800
APK: https://apk.hotplayer.app/
Bob Player
Downloader code: 815778
APK: http://ibodesk.com/bob.apk
Need help setting it up?
Email: [email protected]
Or message us via WhatsApp on our website: https://globaliptv.ca/