Purple IPTV Player — Complete Setup Guide

What Is Purple IPTV Player?

Purple IPTV Player (sometimes called Purple Smart Player) is an IPTV app that differentiates itself with multi-playlist support and built-in parental controls — two features that many competing free players lack. Available on Android, Firestick, and select Smart TV platforms, it supports Xtream Codes API login and M3U playlists with full EPG integration.

The parental controls are genuinely useful for UK households. You can lock specific channel categories behind a PIN code, preventing children from accessing adult-oriented content. While some providers include parental locks at the server level, having it built into the player gives you an additional layer of control regardless of your provider's settings.

Installation

On Android TV and Google TV devices, install directly from the Google Play Store by searching for “Purple IPTV” or “Purple Smart Player”. On Firestick, sideload via the Downloader method. On some Samsung and LG TVs, check the app store for regional availability.

Setting Up with Xtream Codes

Open Purple IPTV, select Add Playlist, and choose Xtream Codes as the connection type. Enter your server URL, username, and password. Give the playlist a name (useful if you plan to add multiple playlists later) and save. The app connects and loads your channel list. Purple IPTV supports multiple playlists simultaneously even in its free version — a notable advantage over TiviMate which locks this behind its Premium upgrade.

Parental Controls

Navigate to Settings, then Parental Controls. Set a 4-digit PIN code. You can then lock entire channel categories (such as Adult or PPV) so they require the PIN before displaying. The lock applies per-category, so you can keep UK Entertainment and Kids channels freely accessible while restricting anything inappropriate. This is the most straightforward parental control implementation of any IPTV player currently available.

Stream Quality Settings

Purple IPTV includes manual stream quality controls that some other players lack. In Settings, under Playback, you can cap the maximum bitrate. This is useful on slower broadband connections or when using mobile data — instead of the stream trying to load at full HD and buffering, you can limit it to SD quality for smooth, uninterrupted playback. The quality selector is also accessible during live playback by pressing the settings button on your remote.

Who Should Use Purple IPTV?

Purple IPTV is the right choice for families who need parental controls built into the player, users who want multi-playlist support without paying for TiviMate Premium, and anyone who wants manual stream quality controls for managing bandwidth. Its interface is clean and functional, though not as polished as TiviMate's EPG grid. If parental controls are not a priority, TiviMate remains the stronger overall player on Android-based devices.