IPTV, or television over the Internet Protocol, is a platform that allows you to watch television channels through an Internet connection. To do this, you usually need to register for certain online services or download software to your PC. But how can you enjoy your favorite channels on your smartphone? As usual, the solution to all this is the application!
In this useful guide, we will show you, in our opinion, the best IPTV applications currently available on the Google Play Store, which you can install on your Android device, smartphone or tablet. Of course, we remind you that in order to use these applications, your device must be connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi or mobile data (monitor consumption).
GSE SMART IPTV
This completely free application (with additional in-app purchases) allows you to watch TV channels using streaming, using lists in the M3U or JSON format, and which can be downloaded via HTTP or FTP links. The interface is very intuitive, allows you to view the TV guide (EPG) and contains a built-in video player, full of useful commands for certain functions. There is also the option of transferring content from a smartphone to a TV via Chromecast or Apple TV.
Extreme IPTV
IPTV Extreme is one of the most downloaded and popular applications in this category. Free, simple and intuitive, it offers all the features you expect. Each user can find what he needs when he wants to enjoy a small TV on his smartphone. Here we also find a built-in video player, support for Google Chromecast, parental controls, support for M3U lists and automatic update of EPG.
Tvcast
TVCast differs from this in its simple and minimal interface in accordance with the Google Material Design, which leaves no room for doubt. It supports both M3U and M3U8 and is available for free. As you can guess from the name, this application is focused on broadcasting content: in fact, it can broadcast the contents of its channel list to various devices, including Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast and TVCast Web. Player (proprietary software to transfer to your computer).
IPTV
The name of this application is almost a guarantee of diversity. Despite the fact that it does not have the most beautiful graphical interface, IPTV is the preferred application for more than 10 million users. Among its best features you will find frequent updates, speed, an excellent built-in player, support for M3U and XSPF lists, EPG support, the ability to display a list of channels in three modes (list, grid or headers) and automatic reconnection in case of buffering or blocks.
Which application do you prefer to watch TV channels on your smartphone or tablet? Let us know in the comments below.
