# XCIPTV player guide

URL: https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/xciptv-player-guide/

> XCIPTV player setup on Firestick and Android: log in with Xtream Codes, pick the right player engine, and when to choose it over TiviMate.

XCIPTV is a free Android player designed for Xtream Codes logins. It is lighter than [TiviMate](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/tivimate-iptv-setup/) and starts quickly, which makes it a good choice on a basic Fire TV Stick or an older Android box.

## Setup

- Install via Google Play or Downloader on Fire TV.
- Open the app; at the login screen, enter any name, the server URL, username and password from Viking IPTV.
- Sign in. Live TV and the guide load from the account.

## Tips

- **Settings, Player**: choose between the built-in players; ExoPlayer is usually smoothest, VLC handles odd formats.
- **Settings, [EPG](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/epg-tv-guide-explained/)**: set the time zone offset if the guide is off by an hour.
- Use the **favourites** tab to avoid scrolling.

## When to switch

If you want [multiview](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-multiview-guide/), recording or a richer guide, move up to TiviMate. If your stick is slow or low on storage, XCIPTV is a good fit.

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## Questions and answers

**Is XCIPTV free?**

Yes.

**Is XCIPTV good for an old Firestick?**

Yes, it is lighter than TiviMate and starts quickly.

**Which player engine should I use in XCIPTV?**

ExoPlayer for most channels; VLC if a channel will not play.

## More players & apps guides

- [The best IPTV player apps, device by device](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/best-iptv-player-apps/)
- [TiviMate setup guide](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/tivimate-iptv-setup/)
- [IPTV Smarters Pro: setup on every device](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-smarters-pro-guide/)
- [IBO Player setup guide](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/ibo-player-setup-guide/)
- [Smart IPTV (SIPTV): how to upload your playlist](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/smart-iptv-siptv-guide/)

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## Sources and official links

- [TiviMate (official site)](https://tivimate.com/)
- [TiviMate on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ar.tvplayer.tv)
- [VLC media player (VideoLAN)](https://www.videolan.org/vlc/)
- [Downloader app by AFTVnews](https://www.aftvnews.com/downloader/)

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