Install the latest XCIPTV. On Android TV/Google TV, use Play Store or sideload the APK.

On first run, allow permissions for media and storage for caching and recording.

• Portal: Enter Portal URL provided by your service.
• Xtream Codes: Name, Username, Password, URL.
• M3U + XMLTV: Paste playlist and EPG links.

Dashboard shows Live, Movies, Series, Catchup, EPG, Recordings, Favourites, and Settings.

• Choose groups (Sports, News, etc.).
• Search or long‑press to favourite/hide.
• Info panel shows current program.

Open EPG to see a grid. Use arrows to navigate. Tap program for details or to play (if within airing window or catchup).

Browse posters; open details for description, year, rating. Series are grouped by seasons/episodes with resume support.

Find channels with a Catchup tag. Open EPG → select a past program to watch (provider dependent).

• While watching, use Record to start/stop.
• Scheduled: some builds support program‑based recording from EPG.
• Set storage path in Settings → Recording.

Long‑press to Favourite. Set Parental PIN to restrict groups/categories.

• Player: IJK/Exo/VLC (try alternatives for codec/buffering issues).
• Buffer: Adjust buffer size/time‑shift.
• EPG: Update/clear/offset.
• UI: Theme, layout density.

• Clear app cache and reload.
• Switch player engine.
• Re‑add portal; check provider status.