IPTV on Chromecast & Google TV Canada — Setup Guide
Chromecast with Google TV runs Android apps, so you can install TiviMate or IPTV Smarters Pro directly and log in with your Maple4K details. The older Chromecast without Google TV has no app store, so you cast IPTV from a phone or tablet instead. Sony and TCL Google TVs work the same way.
Updated September 26, 2026 · Maple4K support team
Quick answer
Chromecast with Google TV: install TiviMate or Smarters Pro from the Play Store. Older Chromecast: cast from a phone app. Sony, TCL and Philips Google TVs behave like Android TV — see the Android TV guide.
Casting IPTV from your phone
Some IPTV apps include a cast button. Open the app on your Android phone or iPhone, log in with Xtream Codes, start a channel and tap Cast. Quality depends on your Wi-Fi and the app's cast support, so a native TV app is preferable when your device allows it.
Owners of older Chromecasts often find the cheapest fix is a Fire Stick or Android TV box.
Chromecast with Google TV: getting the best result
Chromecast with Google TV is one of the cheapest ways to get the full Android TV app store on any HDMI screen. The 4K model supports HDR and H.265, which suits 4K IPTV. Its main weakness is storage — around 8 GB in the standard model — so avoid installing many apps and clear caches regularly.
If you use the remote's voice search, remember it searches across streaming apps by title, not IPTV live channels. Use the IPTV app's own search box for channels.
Casting versus native apps
If you own an older Chromecast, weigh the cost of a Fire Stick against the convenience of casting.
| Native IPTV app on Google TV | Casting from a phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Best — decodes on the device | Depends on phone and Wi-Fi |
| Remote control | TV remote | Phone as remote |
| Battery use | None on your phone | Phone stays busy |
| Guide | Full EPG | Often limited |
Set up IPTV on Chromecast with Google TV (4 steps)
Open the Google Play Store on the TV
Search for TiviMate or IPTV Smarters Pro and install.
Get your Maple4K login
Free trial sends server URL, username and password.
Add the playlist
In TiviMate: Add Playlist → Xtream Codes. In Smarters: Login with Xtream Codes API.
Set decoding to hardware
Use Auto/Hardware decoding so H.265 4K plays smoothly on Chromecast.
IPTV on Chromecast & Google TV — FAQ
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