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BuzzTV Box Guide for Canada: 2026 Models, Prices and IPTV Setup
BuzzTV makes live TV boxes in Mississauga, but none of them come with channels. Here are the 2026 models with CAD prices, the three ways to sign in, and the fixes owners need most.
BuzzTV is a Canadian brand of live TV boxes, and none of its boxes come with channels. You buy the hardware, then add a login from an IPTV service inside the BuzzTV 6 app. The fact that shapes your choice most: the 2026 G-Series runs Google TV with the full Play Store, while the Classic AI and older models run BuzzTV’s own Android system.
Below are the BuzzTV models sold in Canada in October 2026 with prices in CAD, the three ways to sign in, and fixes for the problems owners hit most. For a wider comparison with Fire TV, Google TV, Formuler and MAG boxes, start with our IPTV box buyer’s guide for Canada.
What is a BuzzTV box?
A BuzzTV box is a streaming box built for live TV, made by BuzzTV of Mississauga, Ontario. Most models run Android with a BuzzTV home screen and the BuzzTV 6 app, which lays channels out in a cable-style guide with catch-up and recording. The box ships empty: every channel comes from the IPTV service you add.
That last point clears up a common mix-up. People search for a “BuzzTV channel list”, but BuzzTV publishes none, because it sells boxes, not TV. A box sold “loaded” with free channels carries a seller’s add-on that BuzzTV does not provide, and it can go dark without warning.
Help is split in two. BuzzTV answers questions about the box itself on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern, and is closed on weekends. Questions about channels, logins and the TV guide go to your IPTV provider.
Which BuzzTV models are sold in Canada in 2026?
BuzzTV’s current lineup in October 2026 is the G-Series, Classic AI, E5, E5 SE, B5, L1 Linux Player and P6 PowerStation, according to the official BuzzTV site. The X5 series, Classic Anniversary and U5 are listed as discontinued, though some Canadian stores still sell them while stock lasts.
| Model | System | Memory / storage | Approx. price (CAD) | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-Series | Google TV | 4 GB / 64 GB | About $200 | Most homes: Google Play plus the BuzzTV guide |
| Classic AI | Android 14 with the BuzzTV home screen | 4 GB / 64 GB | About $270 to $300 | Live TV first, with AI upscaling |
| E5 and E5 SE | Android with the BuzzTV home screen | 4 GB / 32 GB on the E5 | About $150 to $180 | A mid-price live TV box |
| B5 | Android with the BuzzTV home screen | 2 GB / 16 GB | About $120 | A second TV on a budget |
| L1 Linux Player | Linux, BuzzTV 6 Lite app | 2 GB / 8 GB | About $110 | Simple live TV, much like a MAG box |
| P6 PowerStation | Android | 8 GB / 128 GB and up | About $400 to $650 | Recording, Kodi, heavy daily use |
| X5 series (discontinued) | Android with the BuzzTV home screen | 4 GB / 64 to 128 GB | About $230 to $280 while stock lasts | Only at a real clearance price |
These are ranges seen at Amazon.ca, Walmart.ca and Canadian BuzzTV resellers in October 2026. BuzzTV’s own online store quotes US dollars, and prices move with sales, so check the official site before you buy. Specs come from BuzzTV’s manuals and launch details.
- You want Netflix, Crave and YouTube on the same box: the G-Series, because it has the full Google Play Store.
- You mostly watch live TV: the Classic AI, with its backlit remote and a key that opens the server settings.
- You need a cheap box for a second TV: the B5 or the L1, accepting less memory for a long guide.
- You see an X5 on sale: buy one only if the price sits well below the Classic AI.
BuzzTV G-Series or Classic AI: which should you buy?
The BuzzTV G-Series suits most Canadian homes, because it runs certified Google TV with the full Google Play Store and costs about $200 CAD. The Classic AI costs more and runs BuzzTV’s own Android system, which puts live TV first but limits mainstream streaming apps. Both have 4 GB of memory, Wi-Fi 6 and an Ethernet port.
| G-Series | Classic AI | |
|---|---|---|
| System | Google TV, certified by Google | Android 14, not Google certified |
| BuzzTV 6 app | Installed from Google Play | Built in |
| Netflix and other paid apps | From Google Play, as on any Google TV device | Not Netflix certified, so no 4K HDR |
| Remote | G21 voice remote with Google Assistant | BT-350 backlit voice remote with air mouse and a Server Settings key |
| Chip | Amlogic S905X5M | Amlogic S905X5 |
| Memory / storage | 4 GB / 64 GB | 4 GB / 64 GB |
| Network | Wi-Fi 6 and gigabit Ethernet | Wi-Fi 6 and gigabit Ethernet |
| Approx. price (CAD) | About $200 | About $270 to $300 |
The Netflix row is the one that catches buyers out. The TROYPOINT review of the Classic AI found the box is not Netflix certified, so Netflix will not play in 4K HDR on it. If your household streams paid apps every night on that TV, pick the G-Series or use the TV’s own apps for them.
Not sure you need a new box at all? Run the free 24-hour King IPTV trial on the TV or stick you already own first. If live channels play smoothly there, you can keep your $200 and buy a BuzzTV later only if you miss a cable-style guide.
How do you add an IPTV login to a BuzzTV box?
BuzzTV boxes take an IPTV login in the BuzzTV 6 app, under Settings and then Server Settings. The app accepts three login types: a MAC portal tied to the box’s MAC address, an Xtream Codes login (shown as XC API), or an M3U playlist link. Menu names shift a little between firmware versions, but these three options stay.
- Connect the box. Plug in an Ethernet cable if the TV is near the router, then finish the on-screen setup. On the Classic AI, the status light turns green once the box is online.
- Install updates first. BuzzTV’s app install page tells owners they “may encounter occasional updates as we continue to optimize performance.” Menus can move a little after each one.
- Get the app. On the G-Series, install BuzzTV 6 from Google Play. On other models it is already on the home screen.
- Open Server Settings. In BuzzTV 6, choose Settings (the gear icon), then Server Settings, then Add Server. On a BT-350 remote, the Server Settings key goes straight there.
Xtream Codes login: the quickest
Choose the XC API option. Type a name you will recognise, then the server URL, username and password exactly as your provider sent them. Select Connect and wait while the app downloads channels, films and the guide. The server URL needs http:// or https:// and the port, with nothing after the port: our guide to Xtream Codes logins explains each field.
MAC portal login
The box shows its MAC address on the Server Settings screen. Send it to your provider exactly as shown and wait until they confirm it is registered. Then choose the MAC option, add a portal name and type the portal URL they send. A MAC login stays tied to that one box, as on a MAG; our MAG and Formuler portal guide explains how these logins behave.
M3U playlist link
Choose the M3U option and enter the playlist link. Typing a long link with a remote is slow and easy to get wrong, so use the Add Server via PC or Phone option and type the details on a keyboard instead. Once any server connects, turn on Auto Connect to Server so the box opens straight into live TV after a restart.
Asking King IPTV for a login or a trial for a BuzzTV box? Say so in your request, and add the MAC address if you would rather use a portal than Xtream Codes.
Does BuzzTV multi-screen use more than one connection?
BuzzTV multi-screen uses one connection per picture. The feature arrived with BuzzTV 6 version 330 on June 18, 2026 for the Classic AI, G-Series and PowerStation 6, and shows up to 9 live channels at once. Each tile is its own live stream, and most IPTV services count every stream against the screens on your plan.
| What is playing | Streams, so screens needed | 1 Month (CAD) | 12 Months (CAD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| One channel on one TV | 1 | $18 | $78 |
| Picture-in-picture, or 2 tiles | 2 | $28 | $128 |
| 4 tiles for a busy sports night | 4 | $48 | $228 |
| 4 tiles plus a bedroom TV | 5 | $58 | $278 |
| 9 tiles | 9 | Over the 5-screen maximum | Over the 5-screen maximum |
A one-screen plan is fine for normal viewing on a BuzzTV box. Open a second tile and the new one usually fails with a connection-limit message, or the first picture stops. Count every TV that might be on at the same time, then pick that many screens on the King IPTV subscription page, where 1 to 5 screens are priced in CAD.
Can you install TiviMate on a BuzzTV box?
TiviMate installs on the BuzzTV G-Series straight from Google Play, as on any Google TV device. On the Classic AI, reviewers report that sideloading works, so TiviMate can be added with the Downloader app. The L1 Linux Player runs Linux rather than Android, so neither TiviMate nor any other Android app will install.
Most BuzzTV owners do not need a second player. BuzzTV 6 already has a guide, catch-up where the provider offers it, a recorder, and multi-server support that merges two services into one list. TiviMate makes sense if the rest of the home uses it on Fire TV Sticks and you want the same layout everywhere.
The TiviMate setup guide covers the Xtream login, the guide and favourites. On older Android models such as the E5, B5 and X5, check the model’s manual before sideloading, since menus differ.
Common BuzzTV problems and how to fix them
Most BuzzTV problems come from five places: an unpaired remote, a login typed wrong, a slow guide download, Wi-Fi, or too many streams at once. Work down the table in order before you reset anything.
| Problem | Likely cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| The remote does nothing | The Bluetooth remote is not paired | Open Settings > Remotes & Accessories > Add Accessory, hold VOL- and OK on the BT-350 for 3 seconds until the red light flashes, then pick BuzzTV BT-350 |
| Blank screen, light blinking | A loose HDMI cable or a stuck start-up | Turn the box off, wait 30 seconds, turn it on, and reseat or swap the HDMI cable |
| Portal login fails | The MAC is not registered yet, or the URL has a typo | Compare the MAC on Server Settings with what you sent, then retype the portal URL |
| Channels load, the guide is empty | The guide is still downloading, or the clock is wrong | Wait a few minutes, check the time zone, then refresh the server |
| Some channels freeze | Weak Wi-Fi, or a stream format the channel dislikes | Use Ethernet, or switch the stream format between Auto, TS and HLS in BuzzTV 6 |
| A connection-limit message | More streams than the plan allows | Close extra tiles, picture-in-picture and other TVs |
| Netflix looks soft on a Classic AI | The box is not Netflix certified | Use the TV’s own Netflix app, or a G-Series |
A blank guide that lasts more than an hour has the same causes on BuzzTV as on any other box. The fixes in our guide to a blank IPTV TV guide apply to BuzzTV 6 as well, starting with the clock, since a wrong time zone shifts every listing.
Using King IPTV on a BuzzTV box
King IPTV works on BuzzTV boxes through the BuzzTV 6 app, or through TiviMate on models that can install it. Ask for Xtream Codes if you may move the login to another device later, or send the box’s MAC address if you prefer a portal. Activation usually takes 15 to 30 minutes during support hours.
One plan covers 1 to 5 screens, paid once by Interac e-Transfer in CAD, with no contract and no automatic renewal. Questions about channels, the guide or your login go to King IPTV Live Chat, open every day from 9 a.m. to midnight Eastern. Questions about the box itself go to BuzzTV.
A BuzzTV box is not the right buy for everyone. If you mostly watch Netflix, Crave or YouTube and only turn on live TV now and then, a cheaper Google TV device or your TV’s own apps will do. And on a connection under about 15 Mbps, or capped satellite internet, IPTV will struggle whatever box you choose.
Reader questions
Does a BuzzTV box come with channels?
No. A BuzzTV box ships with the BuzzTV 6 app but no channels, and BuzzTV publishes no channel list. The channels, films and TV guide come from the IPTV service you sign in to under Server Settings. If a seller offers a BuzzTV box with free channels already loaded, those come from the seller, not from BuzzTV, and they can stop working at any time.
Is BuzzTV a Canadian company?
Yes. BuzzTV lists its office in Mississauga, Ontario, and its trademarks are registered to an Ontario company. Its support line runs on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern and is closed on weekends. BuzzTV handles the box and its warranty; your IPTV provider handles channels, logins and the TV guide.
Which BuzzTV box is best for IPTV in 2026?
For most homes, the G-Series is the best value in 2026. It costs about $200 CAD and runs Google TV with the full Play Store, Wi-Fi 6 and an Ethernet port. The Classic AI suits people who watch mostly live TV and like its backlit remote. The B5 and L1 are cheaper picks for a second TV.
Why does my BuzzTV box say maximum connections reached?
The message means your IPTV plan is already playing as many streams as it allows. On a BuzzTV box, multi-screen tiles and picture-in-picture each use one stream, and so does any other TV in the home on the same login. Close the extra tiles or the other TV, or choose a plan with more screens.
Is it legal to own a BuzzTV box in Canada?
Yes. A BuzzTV box is ordinary streaming hardware sold by regular Canadian retailers, much like a Fire TV Stick. What matters legally is the content you watch on it and the rights behind it, not the box. Our guide to IPTV and Canadian law explains the rules in plain English. This is general information, not legal advice.
