XCIPTV
XCIPTV is an Android and Fire TV player that ships with two switchable playback engines and scheduled DVR recording. This guide covers what it supports, how setup works, and where it's most likely to trip you up.
What is XCIPTV?
XCIPTV is a media player app, developed independently of UKProviderNow and of any specific IPTV provider. Its most distinctive feature is including both ExoPlayer and VLC-based playback engines and letting you pick between them per your device or stream, rather than locking you into a single decoder the way most players do.
Supported devices and platforms
- Android phones & tablets
- Android TV
- Fire TV / Firestick
XCIPTV's core, confirmed footprint is Android, Android TV, and Fire TV. If you specifically need a well-documented iOS build, IPTV Smarters Pro or IBO Player are more clearly cross-platform.
Check your Firestick setup →Playlist and login methods
- M3U playlists
- Xtream Codes API
Key features
- Two built-in playback engines (ExoPlayer and VLC) that can be switched between
- EPG support for Xtream-Codes-compatible APIs, EZServer, and M3U-linked guide URLs
- Scheduled DVR recording to internal or external storage
- Settings backup, restore, and sync across devices
These are the features XCIPTV documents publicly — nothing here is assumed.
Basic setup overview
Install XCIPTV from the Google Play Store or Amazon Appstore, open it, and add your M3U URL or Xtream Codes login. From the player settings you can switch between the two decoding engines if one produces better results than the other for your connection or stream format.
UKProviderNow customers get the exact login details and app recommendation for their device during setup.
EPG (electronic programme guide)
XCIPTV pulls EPG automatically for Xtream-Codes-compatible logins, and separately supports EZHometech (EZServer) and M3U-linked XMLTV guide URLs. If your guide is missing, check which of these three your provider actually uses.
Check an EPG feed with our EPG Validator →Troubleshooting and common problems
One engine performs worse than the other
Try switching between the ExoPlayer and VLC engines in settings — stream format compatibility varies between the two.
Get setup help →Buffering or stuttering
Confirm your connection can sustain the stream bitrate before assuming it's an engine problem.
Run a speed test →Login fails
Double-check the M3U URL or Xtream Codes server address, username, and password.
Check Xtream Codes details →Compatibility with IPTV services
XCIPTV works with any provider offering a standard M3U playlist or Xtream Codes login. See UKProviderNow's subscription plans if you're comparing services.
UKProviderNow provides independent information about IPTV player software. XCIPTV is developed and maintained by its own team and is not owned by, affiliated with, or endorsed by UKProviderNow. Player apps like this do not themselves provide television channels — they only play back the playlists or logins a user adds. You are responsible for making sure any playlist, stream, or account you use with this or any other app comes from an authorised source. UKProviderNow does not host, distribute, or link to unauthorised streams, channel lists, or copyrighted content through this guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is XCIPTV?
XCIPTV is a third-party IPTV player for Android, Android TV, and Fire TV, notable for offering two switchable playback engines. It plays back the playlist or account you add — it doesn't include channels itself.
What devices support XCIPTV?
Android phones and tablets, Android TV, and Fire TV / Firestick are its confirmed core platforms. A separate app listed under a similar name also appears on the Apple App Store, but feature parity with the Android version isn't confirmed, so we're not listing iOS as a supported platform here.
Does XCIPTV provide IPTV channels?
No. It's a media player. You need a playlist or account from a provider before there's anything to watch.
Can I use an M3U playlist with XCIPTV?
Yes, M3U is supported alongside Xtream Codes.
Can I use Xtream Codes with XCIPTV?
Yes, Xtream Codes API is one of the app's two main login methods.
What are XCIPTV's two media players?
XCIPTV ships with both ExoPlayer and VLC-based playback engines built in, and lets you switch between them — useful if one struggles with a particular stream format and the other handles it better.