Devices & apps
Strong 8K devices and app compatibility
Strong 8K runs on the hardware your customers already have — Firesticks, Smart TVs, Android boxes, phones, tablets, laptops, MAG boxes and Apple TV. Here is what to install and how to set it up.
Compatibility
One login, every screen in the house
Every device below supports the Strong 8K catalogue with the same credentials. Installation takes a few minutes and needs no technical knowledge — if you can install an app, you can set this up.
Supported hardware
Choose your device
If your device is not listed, message us — the catalogue works almost anywhere a player app can run.
Most popular
Amazon Firestick & Fire TV
The cheapest and most common route. Install the player app from the downloader, enter your Strong 8K login, and the full catalogue loads in under two minutes.
Best performance
Android TV & TV boxes
Nvidia Shield, Mi Box, Formuler, X96 and any current Android TV device. Wired ethernet on a box gives the most stable 4K playback.
No extra hardware
Samsung & LG Smart TV
Modern Samsung Tizen and LG webOS sets can run a player app directly from the TV's own store, so there is nothing else to plug in.
Watch on the go
iPhone & iPad
Run the player app on iOS and cast to an Apple TV or AirPlay screen. Ideal for travel and second screens.
Simplest setup
Android phones & tablets
Install the player app on any Android device, log in, and stream over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Great for testing before you commit.
Desktop viewing
Windows & Mac
A desktop player turns a laptop into a portable television. Connect the laptop to a TV over HDMI for a full cinema setup.
Classic setup
MAG boxes & STB
Older MAG and set-top boxes work through the portal URL we provide. Send us your MAC address and we register the device for you.
Polished interface
Apple TV
Install a tvOS player and log in with the same details. The remote-friendly interface is excellent for living-room use.
Recommended apps
The players we send to customers
You do not need to hunt for software. We send the correct app for the device and the exact settings to enter.
- IPTV Smarters Pro — the easiest all-round player on Firestick, Android and iOS
- TiviMate — the best-looking electronic programme guide for Android TV
- XCIPTV — lightweight and fast on budget boxes and older Firesticks
- Smart STB / Smart IPTV — built for Samsung and LG televisions
- GSE Smart IPTV — reliable on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV
- VLC or Kodi — useful for testing a single stream or a playlist
Setup
Three minutes from install to first channel
- 01Install the recommended player app on your device.
- 02Open the app and choose the login / playlist option.
- 03Enter the Strong 8K details we send you on WhatsApp.
- 04Let the playlist load, then browse categories or search.
- 05Add favourites and set the EPG so the guide fills in.
Device FAQ
Strong 8K setup questions
A Firestick 4K Max or an Android TV box connected by ethernet gives the best balance of price and stability. For a premium living-room experience, an Nvidia Shield or Apple TV 4K with TiviMate or a tvOS player is excellent.
Around 15 Mbps for Full HD and 25 Mbps or more for 4K. Stability matters more than raw speed, so a wired connection or 5 GHz Wi-Fi is always preferable to 2.4 GHz at distance.
Yes, on most recent models you can install a player app from the TV's own app store. If your model does not support it, a cheap Firestick solves the problem in five minutes.
Yes. Tell us your device on WhatsApp and we send the exact app, the install steps and your login details. If something does not work, we stay with you until it plays.
The personal plan includes one connection at a time. You can install the app on several devices, but simultaneous viewing requires the multi-connection option — ask us on WhatsApp.
Test on your own TV
Try Strong 8K on your device before you buy
Tell us what you watch on and we will send a trial line plus the exact app to install. You will see the picture quality on your own internet connection.