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Sony Smart TV (Android) Setup Guide

This guide is for all modern Sony Bravia TVs that run on the Android TV or Google TV platform.

Android TV / Google TV Native IPTV apps ~5–10 min

ℹ️ About App Licenses

Some IPTV players (e.g., TiviMate Premium, IBO Player/IBO Player Pro) require a separate in-app purchase or one-time activation from the developer. Neo4K does not provide or resell these licenses. Prefer a free app? Use IPTV Smarters Pro or OTT Navigator.

Choose Your IPTV App

PAID

TiviMate Premium

Best EPG & channel management on Android TV/Google TV.

Set up TiviMate
PAID

IBO Player / IBO Player Pro

Fast loading; one-time activation via MAC/Device Key.

Set up IBO Player
FREE

IPTV Smarters Pro

Simple login via Xtream Codes; quick to set up.

Set up Smarters
FREE

OTT Navigator

Powerful filters & groups; free with optional IAP.

Set up OTT Navigator

A TiviMate (Paid—Premium recommended)

Install from Play Store, add playlist via Xtream Codes, optionally upgrade to Premium for full features.

A1 — Install

Home → Google Play Store → Search "TiviMate IPTV Player" → Install.

Google Play Store on Sony TV showing TiviMate result

A2 — Add playlist

Open TiviMate → Add playlist → choose Xtream Codes (recommended) or M3U.

TiviMate add playlist screen options

A3 — Enter credentials

Enter Server/Portal URL, Username, Password from your Neo4K welcome email → Next.

Entering Neo4K Xtream credentials in TiviMate

A4 — (Optional) Upgrade to Premium

For full features (multiple playlists, favorites sync, advanced EPG), purchase TiviMate Premium inside the app.

(License sold by the developer—Neo4K does not provide it.)

A5 — Watch

TiviMate loads channels/EPG → open Live TV/VOD.

TiviMate interface showing channel list and EPG

B IPTV Smarters Pro (Free)

Simple and reliable free option with Xtream Codes support.

B1 — Install

Play Store → Search "IPTV Smarters Pro" → Install.

Installing IPTV Smarters Pro from Play Store

B2 — Login method

Open app → Login with Xtream Codes API (easiest) or Add M3U URL.

IPTV Smarters Pro login options

B3 — Enter details

Name: "Neo4K" → Username → Password → Portal URL → Add User → let it sync.

Entering Neo4K credentials in IPTV Smarters

B4 — Watch

Go to Live TV / Movies / Series.

C OTT Navigator (Free, optional IAP)

Advanced filtering and organization features with optional premium upgrades.

C1 — Install

Play Store → Search "OTT Navigator IPTV" → Install.

C2 — Add source

Open app → Providers/Playlists → Add → choose Xtream Codes or M3U → enter Neo4K details.

C3 — Organize & watch

Use groups/filters; optional in-app purchases remove limits/ads.

D IBO Player / IBO Player Pro (Paid)

Fast-loading player with one-time web activation using device identifiers.

D1 — Install

Play Store → Search "IBO Player" or "IBO Player Pro" → Install.

Installing IBO Player from Google Play Store

D2 — Note identifiers

Open app → note MAC and/or Device Key (take a photo).
(This appears on the app's activation screen.)

D3 — Activate & add playlist (browser)

On phone/PC: go to the activation portal shown in the app → enter MAC/Device Key → add your Xtream/M3U from Neo4K → complete one-time activation.

(License/activation is handled by the app developer, not Neo4K.)

D4 — Refresh & watch

Return to TV app → refresh/reopen → content loads.

Other Good Android TV Options

XCIPTV (Android/Google TV & Fire TV), Televizo (freemium).

If an app isn't visible in your region, pick another from the list above.

Quality & Troubleshooting

  • 🌐 Prefer wired Ethernet or 5 GHz Wi-Fi; keep TV close to router
  • ⏸️ Pause heavy downloads; for live sports, use the nearest 5 GHz access point
  • 🔍 If a playlist won't load, re-check Server URL / Username / Password exactly as in your Neo4K email
  • 🛠️ See Network Optimization for advanced troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TiviMate free?

TiviMate is free to try; Premium unlocks full features via in-app purchase (sold by the developer).

Do I need to pay for IBO Player/Pro?

IBO Player typically offers a trial, then requires a one-time activation on the app's website using the app's MAC/Device Key.

What's the best free option?

IPTV Smarters Pro or OTT Navigator are excellent free options (OTT Navigator has optional IAP).

My app isn't in the Play Store on my TV.

Region/device availability varies—choose another app from this guide.