Instructions
Pick your device to see how to install Silkie Player. Then follow the steps below to add your playlist.
Choose your device
Android TV & Google TV
Google Play- Open the Google Play Store
On the TV home screen, open Apps and then the Play Store.
- Search for “Silkie Player”
Use the search icon or the voice button on your remote. Select Silkie Player and press Install.
- Open the app and note your Device Key
The 6-character key is on the start screen. You can also find it later in Settings → Device.
- Add your playlist
Go to Manage playlists on your phone or computer, enter the key and add your list.
Amazon Fire TV & Fire Stick
Downloader- Install “Downloader”
On the Fire TV home screen, search for Downloader and install it from the Amazon Appstore.
- Allow the installation
Go to Settings → My Fire TV → Developer options → Install unknown apps and turn it on for Downloader.
- Download Silkie Player
Open Downloader, type the download address given by Silkie support and press Go. When the download ends, choose Install.
- Open the app and note your Device Key
Then add your playlist at Manage playlists.
Android TV box
Play Store or USB- Using the Play Store
If your box has Google Play, follow the Android TV steps.
- Using a USB drive
Copy the Silkie Player installation file (APK) to a USB drive and plug it into the box.
- Install from the file manager
Open the box's file manager, select the APK and confirm. If asked, allow installs from this source.
- Open the app and note your Device Key
Then add your playlist at Manage playlists.
Android phone & tablet
Google Play- Install from Google Play
Open the Play Store, search for “Silkie Player” and tap Install.
- Open the app
Your Device Key is shown on the first screen. Each phone or tablet has its own key.
- Add your playlist
Tap the link in the app or visit Manage playlists in your browser.
Roku & Roku TV
Roku Streaming Store- Open the Streaming Store
On the Roku home screen, choose Streaming Store (called Channel Store on older Roku models).
- Search for “Silkie Player”
Select Silkie Player and choose Add app (or Add channel). It's free.
- Add your playlist on the TV
Open Silkie Player and enter your playlist right on the TV: the Xtream Codes details (server, username and password) or the M3U link from your provider.
- Need help?
Your 6-character device code is in Settings, under “This device's code” (Código deste aparelho). Send it to support so we can find your device.
LG Smart TV (webOS)
LG Content Store- Open the LG Content Store
Press Home on the LG remote and open the LG Content Store (shown as Apps on newer TVs). Works on LG TVs from 2015 onwards (webOS 2.0 or later).
- Search for “Silkie Player”
Select it and press Install. It's free.
- Add your playlist
Enter it right on the TV (Xtream Codes or M3U link), or use Manage playlists with the 6-character code shown in Settings under “This device's code” (Código deste aparelho).
Windows PC
Installer- Get the installer
Ask Silkie support for the Windows installer.
- Run it
Double-click the file and follow the steps. Windows may ask you to confirm the publisher.
- Open Silkie Player and note your Device Key
Then add your playlist at Manage playlists.
Samsung Smart TV (Tizen)
Coming soonSilkie Player for Samsung TVs is on its way to the Samsung app store. We'll announce it here when it's available.
Meanwhile, a Roku, a Fire TV Stick or an Android TV box plugged into the HDMI port of your TV works great. Ask us if you need help choosing.
Adding your playlist
M3U link
- Enter your Device Key
At Manage playlists.
- Choose “Add playlist” → M3U link
Give it a name and paste the full link from your provider. Add an EPG link if you have one.
- Reload on device
Press Reload on device or restart the app.
Xtream Codes
- Enter your Device Key
At Manage playlists.
- Choose “Add playlist” → Xtream Codes
Enter the server address (with http:// and port), your username and password.
- Reload on device
The TV guide is loaded automatically from the server.
On Roku, add your playlist directly in the app on the TV. On LG TVs you can use the app or this site.
Silkie Player does not include any channels. Playlists come from your own provider. We don't sell or recommend playlists.
Using the remote
| Button | What it does |
|---|---|
| OK | Open the selected channel or video; while watching, shows the channel list |
| ▲ ▼ | Change channel while watching |
| ◀ ▶ | Move between categories; seek in movies and series |
| Back | Clear the search, then the category, then go back |
| Menu | More options for the selected item |
Troubleshooting
My playlist doesn't show up
Press Reload on device on the playlist page, or close and reopen the app. Check that you used the key of the right device.
Channels don't play
The streams come from your provider. Test the same link in another player; if it fails there too, contact your provider.
The key changed
Reinstalling or clearing the app data can create a new key. Add your playlist again with the new key, or contact us to move it.
Still stuck?
See the FAQ or send us a message with your Device Key.