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Fire TV Stick vs Google TV for IPTV
Fire TV Stick or Chromecast with Google TV (or Google TV Streamer) for IPTV: app installs, speed, storage, remote, Ethernet and price compared.
Quick answer
Both run TiviMate and IPTV Smarters well. Google TV devices install players straight from the Play Store more often, while Fire TV usually needs Downloader. Pick whichever fits your home; for heavy use, choose the model with the most storage and add Ethernet.
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These are the two most common IPTV devices. The differences are small but real.
Compared
| Fire TV Stick | Google TV device | |
|---|---|---|
| Installing players | Usually via Downloader | Often from Play Store |
| Menus | Amazon-focused | Google-focused |
| Ethernet | Adapter | Adapter, built in on some models |
| Storage | Varies by model | Varies by model |
| Remote | Simple, Alexa voice | Simple, Google voice |
Which to buy
- Already use Alexa: Fire TV.
- Want fewer install steps: Google TV.
- Live sport on the main TV: either, plus Ethernet; or an Nvidia Shield.
Setup: IPTV Trends Firestick guide, how to install IPTV on Google TV. Settings: Firestick settings for IPTV.
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Firestick vs Google TV for IPTV: questions and answers
Both work well; Google TV often installs players more easily.
Yes.
Both with an adapter; some Google TV models have it built in.
