Firestick installation & playlist setup
How to Install Hot Player on Firestick with Downloader
Install Hot Player on a compatible Fire OS device with Downloader code 395800, open the app, then use its displayed MAC address to add your playlist on the official Hot Player website. This guide takes you from installation to your first playback check. If TVbrick is your IPTV provider, have your supplied account details ready.
Before installing Hot Player on Firestick
- Check the operating system: open Settings → My Fire TV → About. These APK instructions are for compatible Fire OS models. They do not apply to Vega OS devices, including Fire TV Stick 4K Select.
- Have your access details ready: use an active provider account with an M3U playlist URL or Xtream Codes details. Keep the complete original message so you can check spelling and punctuation.
- Use your normal connection: connect the Firestick to the network you plan to watch on, and make sure it has room to install an app.
If you are setting up IPTV USA with TVbrick, confirm your account details before adding them to the player.
Step 1: Install Downloader
- From Fire TV Home, open Find or Search and search for Downloader.
- Choose the app by AFTVnews, select Get or Download, and wait for installation.
- Open Downloader once. Its icon and store layout may differ from the older listing pictured below.
Step 2: Show Developer Options if it is hidden
Open Settings → My Fire TV → About. Highlight the device name and press the remote’s center/select button seven times. Go back one screen to find Developer Options. Skip this step if that menu is already visible.
This reveals the menu on supported Fire OS versions. It does not make an incompatible device support Android APK files.
Step 3: Allow Downloader to install apps
Go to Developer Options → Install unknown apps → Downloader and enable that app’s installation permission. Some older Fire OS versions use the label Apps from Unknown Sources.
If Downloader is missing, open it and start the official download first, then return to this setting when prompted. ADB debugging is not required for the Downloader method. You can switch the installation permission off again after setup.
Step 4: Enter Hot Player Downloader code 395800
Return to Downloader → Home. Select the URL/short-code field, enter 395800 and choose Go. If the code does not resolve, enter the full address https://apk.hotplayer.app.
Check that the destination matches the developer’s download address. A Downloader code is a shortcut to a download URL; it is not your IPTV login or an activation code.
Step 5: Install and open Hot Player
Wait for the APK download to finish, then select Install in the system installer. When installation completes, select Open. If you select Done instead, launch Hot Player from your Fire TV app library.
Once the app opens successfully, you can delete the downloaded APK from Downloader to reclaim space. Deleting the installer file is different from uninstalling Hot Player.
Step 6: Find the MAC address inside Hot Player
Open Hot Player and look for its playlist/setup screen or device information. Note the MAC address displayed by the app, along with any verification instructions it shows. Use this app identifier, not an unrelated Wi-Fi address copied from your router.
This identifies the player installation to which the playlist will be sent. It is separate from the username and password supplied by your IPTV provider.
On a phone or computer, open Hot Player’s official Upload List page. Enter the app’s MAC address in the Upload your playlist section, then select Next. Complete any verification requested by your version.
Step 7: Add your M3U or Xtream Codes details
Choose the source type that matches the details supplied for your account. The form labels can vary by player version; do not put an M3U URL in a username field or use Downloader code 395800 as a password.
Option A: M3U playlist URL
Select the link/M3U source option. Paste the complete playlist URL, including its parameters, and give the playlist a name you will recognize, such as TVbrick. Save the entry.
Option B: Xtream Codes login
Select the Xtream Code source option and enter each value in its own field:
- Host / server
- The server URL supplied by your provider, including its protocol and port if provided.
- Username
- Your account username, copied exactly.
- Password
- Your account password, with no added spaces.
- Playlist name
- A label you choose to identify the list.
Save the playlist and wait for confirmation. Enter credentials only on the official page or in the matching app. Do not send passwords or private playlist URLs in public comments.
If you do not yet have service details, request an IPTV free trial and follow the instructions supplied for your account. Installing the player alone does not create a subscription.
Step 8: Refresh Hot Player and check playback
Return to the Firestick. Use the player’s refresh/reload option if shown, or close and reopen Hot Player. Select your saved list, allow it to load, and test a few available channels.
- Picture and sound: check both before changing playback or decoder settings.
- Guide times: use your actual local US time zone and compare the correct regional feed.
- Connections: test within your plan’s simultaneous-device allowance. A player license does not increase that limit.
If the player asks for its own activation, check the current terms on the developer’s website. After testing your setup, compare IPTV subscription durations and device options separately.
Hot Player not working on Firestick?
The code does not download
Try the official full address instead of the short code. Check that the Firestick is online and that the typed address matches the download dialog. A failed download is different from a failed IPTV account login.
The playlist is missing
Compare the MAC address in the installed app with the one used on Upload List. Confirm the upload saved, then refresh or reopen the player. If the app was reinstalled, check its displayed identifier again before assuming the old playlist is still attached.
The login is rejected
Check the source type, complete server URL, username and password. Remove accidental spaces and ask your provider to confirm that the account is active. If the official upload page rejects the device identifier, contact Hot Player support instead of repeatedly submitting different identifiers.
The playlist loads but channels will not play
Try more than one channel and confirm your connection allowance is not already in use. For playback interruptions, follow our IPTV buffering checks. For an empty or incorrect guide, see EPG troubleshooting.
Hot Player Firestick setup FAQs
What is the Hot Player Downloader code?
The code shown in Hot Player’s official download dialog is 395800. The direct address is https://apk.hotplayer.app. Check the developer’s site if either changes.
Does Hot Player work on every Firestick?
No. This APK guide applies to compatible Fire OS devices. Vega OS devices use a different app platform. Check your exact model and operating system before following the download steps.
Where do I enter my Hot Player login?
Use the MAC address shown inside Hot Player on its official Upload List page, then add your supplied M3U link or Xtream Codes credentials. The player identifier and provider login serve different purposes.
Does code 395800 provide free channels?
No. It leads to the player download. Hot Player does not supply channels, and its app trial or activation does not provide a TVbrick account.
Do I need to enable ADB debugging?
No. These instructions use Downloader and its installation permission. They do not use a computer or an ADB connection.
Why is Developer Options missing?
On supported Fire OS versions, open Settings → My Fire TV → About and select the device name seven times, then go back. If your device runs a different OS, use its own documentation.
Can I use M3U instead of Xtream Codes?
Hot Player’s official upload page lists support for both. Choose the format you received. Do not convert or guess account details; ask your provider if a required field is missing.
What information should I send when asking for help?
Send your Fire TV model, operating system, player version, error text and the step where setup stopped. Hide passwords and private playlist URLs in screenshots. Share a device identifier only privately with the relevant support team.
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Sources and screenshot notes
Download code and Upload List interface checked on October 31, 2026. Hot Player screenshots were captured from its official website. Downloader and Fire OS examples were published by AFTVnews, the Downloader developer. Older menu examples are labeled; your device or app version may look different. This guide is source-checked, not a claim of hands-on testing on every Firestick model.