IBOB Player for Google TV and Chromecast with Google TV
By the IBOB Player team · Published · Updated
Google TV is the interface found on Chromecast with Google TV and on many newer smart TVs. Underneath it is Android TV, which is why IBOB Player installs on it as an app. IBOB Player plays your own M3U or Xtream playlist; it does not include channels or content.
Only add playlists you are legally entitled to use. IBOB Player does not provide or recommend any content source.
Step 1: Install the Downloader app
- On the Google TV home screen, open Search and look for Downloader.
- Install it and open it once.
Step 2: Allow Downloader to install apps
- Open Settings, then Apps, then Security & restrictions (the wording varies slightly by version).
- Choose Install unknown apps and switch it on for Downloader.
Step 3: Install IBOB Player
- Open Downloader and enter the code 2993432 in the URL box.
- Wait for the APK to download, then choose Install and Open.
- Alternatively use the direct download link in the Download section of the home page.
Step 4: Add your playlist and activate
Sign in to the portal and add your M3U link or Xtream login details; the playlist syncs to your linked devices (up to five playlists). Not sure which format you have? See M3U and Xtream playlists explained.
The app starts a 30-day free trial. Afterwards a plan activates the device using the device key (splash screen) and the MAC address (Settings, About device, in the app). See how activation works.
Tips for Chromecast with Google TV
- A Wi-Fi 5 GHz connection or an Ethernet adapter helps if playback stutters; see the buffering troubleshooting guide.
- The Chromecast remote works fine for the app, which is designed for remote-only navigation.
- Have a different Android TV box? See the Android TV guide or the Nvidia Shield guide.
Frequently asked questions
Does IBOB Player work on Chromecast with Google TV?
Google TV is built on Android TV, and IBOB Player is installed on Android TV devices as an APK, so the Android TV install steps apply. Google TV is a listed platform on the IBOB Player download section.
Is IBOB Player in the Google Play Store for Google TV?
The download options on the IBOB Player site are a direct APK download, the Downloader app (code 2993432) and the ApkPure and Aptoide stores. Use one of those.
Does IBOB Player provide channels?
No. It is a media player. You add the M3U or Xtream playlist you already have from your own provider.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, a 30-day free trial starts when you install the app.
Related guides
- IBOB Player for Android TVHow to install IBOB Player on Android TV, add your own M3U or Xtream playlist and activate your device. Works on smart TVs, set-top boxes and projectors.
- IBOB Player for Nvidia Shield TVInstall IBOB Player on an Nvidia Shield TV with the Downloader app, add your own M3U or Xtream playlist and activate your device. Step-by-step setup.
- Using M3U and Xtream playlists with IBOB PlayerWhat M3U and Xtream playlists are, which one you have, and how to add it to IBOB Player on Android TV, Fire TV Stick and Android.
- IPTV buffering and freezing: a step-by-step troubleshooting guideVideo buffering or freezing in your IPTV player? Work through network, device, app and source checks to find the real cause, with simple tests you can run on any TV box.
