Home / Devices / Supported Devices
Devices that work with Cube IPTV
If it has a screen and a stable internet connection, it will almost certainly run. This is the confirmed list, along with what each one is genuinely good at.
The full device list
Ranked by how well they actually perform, not by how many we would like to sell you.
Amazon Fire TV
Stick HD, Stick 4K, 4K Max, Cube, Fire TV Edition sets
The one we set up most often. Cheap, small, and the install route is well worn. Go for the 4K Max if your TV is 4K or your wi-fi is crowded, because the radio is better as well as the chip.
Android TV boxes
Nvidia Shield, Xiaomi Mi Box, Chromecast with Google TV
Our pick if the TV sits far from the router, because most have an ethernet port and a cable removes the commonest cause of stutter outright.
Samsung smart TVs
Tizen sets, roughly 2018 onward
Tidy, with no extra box or second remote. On sets older than about six years the built-in processor struggles and a cheap stick will beat the TV it plugs into.
LG smart TVs
webOS sets, roughly 2018 onward
Same story as Samsung. Install a player from the LG Content Store, or hang an Android stick off it if the set is older.
MAG and Formuler
MAG 250 to 540, Formuler Z8, Z10, Z11
Purpose-built IPTV hardware that does one job consistently, which is why installers favour it. Setup differs: you send us the MAC address and we bind the line to it.
Android phones and tablets
Android 7 and above
Good as a second or third screen, and for watching in bed or away from home. Not a replacement for a proper TV setup.
iPhone and iPad
iOS 14 and above
Works through a supported player from the App Store. Expect the guide to load more slowly on a weak mobile signal.
Windows and macOS
Any reasonably modern laptop or desktop
Handy for a quick check that your line is live, or for watching at a desk. Browser playback works for spot checks.
Older or unbranded boxes
Generic Android boxes, very old smart TVs
Often technically capable and practically frustrating. Slow menus, stale firmware and poor wi-fi radios. Ask us before spending money.
What actually decides the picture
People spend a long time choosing a device and almost no time on the two things that matter more. In our support queue, hardware is rarely the culprit.
- A wired connection beats every hardware upgrade. One ethernet cable fixes more problems than a new box.
- Storage matters more than speed on a stick. A Firestick with no free space slows to a crawl.
- Set video output to match your TV instead of automatic. It stops the device renegotiating mid-stream.
- On dual-band wi-fi use 5GHz near the router, 2.4GHz further away. The stronger band is not always the faster one.
- A bigger player buffer trades a slower channel change for a picture that holds. Worth it on a marginal line.
Device questions
I already own a device. Do I need to buy anything?
Almost certainly not. Tell us the make and model and we will confirm before you spend a penny. We would rather talk you out of buying hardware you do not need than sell you a box.
Which single device would you recommend?
If the TV is near the router, a Fire TV Stick 4K Max. If it is not, an Android box with an ethernet port. Those two cover the overwhelming majority of households.
Can I install my line on several devices?
Yes. The line can be installed anywhere you like. What your plan limits is how many streams play at the same time, which is a separate thing from how many devices it is installed on.
Do I need a VPN?
Not to use the service. Some people prefer one for general privacy, which is a personal decision. If you do run one, pick a nearby server, because a distant exit point adds latency and can cause buffering that has nothing to do with us.
What about a device that is not listed?
Send us the model. If it will work well we will say so, and if it will not we will tell you that instead of taking your money and hoping.