IPTV app · review updated 13 October 2026

Hot Player review 2026: the IPTV app for Titan OS and VIDAA

Hot Player plays M3U playlists on Samsung, LG, VIDAA and Titan OS TVs, as well as Android TV, Fire TV, iPhone, iPad and Mac.

PricePrice unknownby STE DIGI VIBES
Where to download
Good
Hot Player icon
Hot PlayerSTE DIGI VIBES
Hot Player home screen with live TV, films and series

Runs on

  • Android TV
  • Fire TV
  • Samsung
  • LG
  • VIDAA
  • Titan OS
  • iOS
  • Mac

Our verdict

Hot Player: good

Hot Player is a basic M3U player, but it is listed for TVs that most IPTV apps skip: Philips sets with Titan OS and Hisense sets with VIDAA. You get live TV, films and series from your playlist with search and subtitles. If your TV runs Titan OS, it is one of the first apps to try.

Hot Player is only a player: to watch TV you still need an IPTV subscription. Compare the providers in Best IPTV 2026.

Smart TVsTitan OS and VIDAA too
Trial30 days free
PlaylistsUp to three M3U lists
SearchAcross channels and videos

Score by category

How Hot Player scores on the five points we rate every app on. How we rate.

  • Ease of use7.5/10

    Simple: add up to three M3U playlists and switch between them.

  • TV guide5.5/10

    The developer doesn't mention a TV guide, only channels, films and search.

  • Features6.0/10

    Live TV, on-demand video, subtitles, favourites and search; no recording or catch-up.

  • Devices9.0/10

    Also listed for Philips TVs with Titan OS and for VIDAA, where very few players run.

  • Value for money7.5/10

    A 30-day free trial, then a licence per device at a price the official site doesn't state clearly.

Pros

  • Also listed for Hisense and other VIDAA TVs
  • Up to three playlists with quick switching
  • Runs on 8 kinds of device
  • One of the few apps for Titan OS

Cons

  • Pricing on the official site isn't clear
  • No TV guide mentioned by the developer
  • No Xtream Codes login
  • Can't record

Screenshots

What Hot Player looks like

You add your playlist through the app or on hotplayer.app, using the MAC address the app shows on your TV. You can keep up to three playlists and switch between them. The developer offers a 30-day free trial; after that you pay for a licence per device. The amounts on the official site change, so check there for the current price before you activate.

Hot Player on a Philips TV with Titan OS

Newer Philips TVs are moving from Google TV to Titan OS. That system runs web apps, so Android apps such as TiviMate won't install on it. Hot Player is one of the few IPTV players whose developer lists Titan OS.

If you can't find it in your TV's app list, availability varies by country and model. A streaming stick in an HDMI port is then the quickest way round it.

What Hot Player doesn't do

Hot Player keeps things basic. The developer mentions M3U playlists, subtitles, favourites and search, but no TV guide, catch-up, recording or Xtream Codes login. If you need those on a Samsung or LG TV, IBO Player or SmartOne IPTV are the better fit.

Licences are per device, so with two TVs check whether you need two activations.

Features

What can Hot Player do?

Hot Player runs on Samsung, LG, VIDAA, Titan OS, Android TV, Fire TV, iOS and Mac. You download the app from Official website, App Store, VIDAA App Store and Titan OS apps.

  • Xtream Codes
  • M3U link
  • MAC / Stalker
  • TV guide (EPG)
  • Catch-up
  • Recording
  • Multiview
  • Parental lock
  • Films and series
Details of Hot Player
General
DeveloperSTE DIGI VIBES
PlatformsSamsung, LG, VIDAA, Titan OS, Android TV, Fire TV, iOS, Mac
PricePrice unknown
DownloadOfficial website, App Store, VIDAA App Store, Titan OS apps
Logging in
Xtream CodesNot mentioned by the developer
M3U linkYes
MAC / StalkerNo
Features
TV guide (EPG)Not mentioned by the developer
Catch-upNo
RecordingNo
MultiviewNo
Parental lockNo
Films and seriesYes

Installing

How to install Hot Player on a Samsung TV

  1. Open Samsung Apps on your device and search for "Hot Player".
  2. Install the app and open it.
  3. Write down the MAC address the app shows on screen (and the device key, if there is one).
  4. On your phone or computer, go to hotplayer.app and add your playlist there using that MAC address.
  5. Restart Hot Player on your TV: your channels now load.

Download

Where do you download Hot Player?

Official sources only. Beware of fake apps with almost the same name and icon.

Prices
  • 30-day free trial
  • Activation price: see the app's official site

Prices and stores checked on 19 October 2026. Prices can vary by country and currency; the developer always has the current price.

Choose this app if…

you have a Philips TV with Titan OS or a VIDAA TV and want a simple player.

Skip it if…

you want a TV guide or catch-up; choose SmartOne IPTV or IBO Player instead.

TV boxes

TV boxes that run Hot Player

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Genova TV

Watching Genova TV in Hot Player

Genova TV works in Hot Player. Try it for free first: you get trial details via WhatsApp and we help you with the installation step by step.

  • 45,000+ channels, including 4K
  • Works in Hot Player
  • Installation help via WhatsApp
  • Free trial, no payment

Alternatives

Alternatives to Hot Player

Widest choice for smart TVs

SmartOne IPTV

SmartOne IPTV

The widest reach on smart TVs, including Hisense, Philips and Samsung

Runs on

  • Android TV
  • Fire TV
  • Samsung
  • LG
  • +2
  • Xtream Codes · M3U link
  • Price unknown

Best for Samsung and LG

IBO Player

IBO DEV

The app for Samsung and LG TVs: €10 one-off per device

Runs on

  • Android TV
  • Fire TV
  • Samsung
  • LG
  • +3
  • Xtream Codes · M3U link
  • €10.00 one-off after trial

NET IPTV

All Software 24 L.L.C-FZ

A light player for older Samsung and LG TVs, Hisense and Apple TV

Runs on

  • Android TV
  • Samsung
  • LG
  • VIDAA
  • +3
  • M3U link
  • Price unknown

Installing

Guides for Hot Player

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Hot Player

Does Hot Player work on a Philips TV with Titan OS?

According to the developer, yes: Titan OS is on its list of supported systems. Whether it shows up in your TV's app list can depend on your country and model.

Does Hot Player have a TV guide?

The developer doesn't mention one. If you want a TV guide, look at SmartOne IPTV or IBO Player.

Can I use more than one playlist in Hot Player?

Yes, you can add up to three M3U playlists and switch between them in the app.

Which devices does Hot Player work on?

Hot Player runs on Samsung, LG, VIDAA, Titan OS, Android TV, Fire TV, iOS and Mac. You download the app from Official website, App Store, VIDAA App Store and Titan OS apps.

How much does Hot Player cost?

The developer lists the current price on the official site.

Does my Genova TV subscription work in Hot Player?

Yes. You log in with an M3U link. We help you set it up on WhatsApp.

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Sources

Prices and stores checked on 13 October 2026. Icon and screenshots: STE DIGI VIBES, via App Store.

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