Hot Player is our number-one recommended IPTV player because it runs on almost everything — Amazon Firestick & Fire TV, Android phones, tablets and TV boxes, Samsung and LG Smart TVs, Android TV / Google TV, Roku, iPhone, iPad, Windows and Mac. It is a clean, fast IPTV player that plays your Xtream Codes login or M3U playlist in 4K with a built-in EPG (TV guide).
This guide shows you how to download Hot Player safely from PrimoTV and set it up in a few minutes. Already have your plan? Jump to the IPTV pricing page or browse the channels list. Need the full multi-device walkthrough? Use our IPTV setup tutorial.
On a Smart TV you usually can’t install an APK — install Hot Player from your TV’s own store (Samsung, LG, Roku, Google Play) instead. The download button above is for Android, Fire TV, Android TV boxes and Windows, where sideloading an installer is the fastest route.
What Is Hot Player?
Hot Player is a media player, not a channel provider. It does not include any channels by itself — you point it at your own subscription using either Xtream Codes (server URL, username, password) or an M3U playlist link. When you order from PrimoTV we email those login details to you, and Hot Player turns them into live TV, movies, series, replay and an EPG guide.
Hot Player Supported Devices
- Amazon Firestick / Fire TV — install via the Downloader app (steps below)
- Android phones, tablets & TV boxes — Google Play or our direct download
- Android TV / Google TV / Chromecast with Google TV
- Samsung (Tizen) & LG (webOS) Smart TVs — from the TV app store
- Roku — from the Roku Channel Store
- iPhone & iPad (iOS) — from the App Store
- Windows PC & Mac — from the official Hot Player site / Microsoft Store
How to Download & Install Hot Player
On Amazon Firestick / Fire TV
- Go to Settings → My Fire TV → Developer options and turn on Install unknown apps for the Downloader app.
- Open the Downloader app (install it from the Amazon Appstore first if needed).
- In the URL box type the Downloader code 395800 and press Go.
- When the file finishes downloading, choose Install, then Open.
- Log in with your Xtream Codes or M3U details (see below) and start watching.
On Android Phone, Tablet or TV Box
- Open Google Play and search Hot Player, or tap our Download Hot Player link.
- If you used the direct download, allow installs from your browser/file manager when prompted.
- Open Hot Player and add your playlist or Xtream Codes login.
On Samsung / LG Smart TV & Roku
- Open your TV’s app store (Samsung Apps, LG Content Store, or Roku Channel Store).
- Search Hot Player and install it.
- Open it — note the on-screen Device ID / MAC address if it asks for activation, then load your playlist.
On iPhone, iPad, Windows or Mac
- iOS: install Hot Player from the App Store.
- Windows: get it from the Microsoft Store or the official Hot Player website.
- Open the app and enter your Xtream Codes or M3U link.
How to Log In to Hot Player (Xtream Codes or M3U)
After you open Hot Player, choose one of these two login methods using the details we email you:
- Xtream Codes / API login — enter the Server URL (host:port), Username, and Password.
- M3U playlist — paste the long link that ends in .m3u or m3u_plus.
That’s it — your channels, movies and series load automatically, and the EPG fills in the programme guide. If you get a “maximum connections” message, another device is using the stream; close it there or contact support and we’ll help.
Hot Player vs Other IPTV Players
Hot Player is our first pick for compatibility and ease of use. If your device prefers a different app, these are the alternatives we also support and recommend, in order:
- Hot Player — most compatible, easiest all-rounder (recommended).
- IBO Pro Player — excellent for Smart TVs, uses MAC + Device Key activation.
- IPTV Smarters Pro — the popular classic Xtream Codes / M3U player.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hot Player free?
The Hot Player app is free to install. You still need an active IPTV subscription (your Xtream Codes or M3U login) to watch — see our IPTV plans.
Is the Hot Player download safe?
Yes — when you use our primoiptv.com/dl/hot link the installer is served directly from our own server, not a random third-party host. On Smart TVs, install from the official TV app store.
Hot Player has no channels — is that normal?
Yes. Hot Player is a player only. It shows channels once you add your subscription login. We send those details by email right after you order.
Which devices work best with Hot Player?
All of them, but it’s especially smooth on Firestick, Android TV boxes and Smart TVs. For a device-by-device walkthrough, open our setup tutorial.
Ready to watch? Choose your IPTV plan, check the full channels list, or read our IPTV buying guide and 4K IPTV guide next.