Device by device
| Device | Wired network | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Google TV Streamer | Built in, 1 Gbps | Google lists Ethernet via RJ45 |
| Nvidia Shield TV Pro | Built in, gigabit | See Nvidia Shield for IPTV |
| Apple TV 4K (Wi-Fi + Ethernet, 128 GB) | Built in, Gigabit Ethernet | The 64 GB Wi-Fi model has no port |
| Fire TV Cube (3rd gen) | Built in, 10/100 | The only Fire TV streaming device with a port built in |
| Fire TV sticks | Adapter, 10/100 | Amazon’s Ethernet adapter; see Firestick Ethernet adapter |
| Chromecast with Google TV (4K) | Adapter | Google lists an Ethernet port on its Ethernet power adapter, sold separately |
| Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd gen) | None | Xiaomi says it doesn’t support LAN RJ45 |
| Most smart TVs | Usually built in | Check for an “LAN” port on the back |
Ports and speeds from the makers’ specifications and our device guides, checked October 2026.
Do you need gigabit?
No. A single 4K IPTV stream typically needs 15 to 25 Mbps, so a 10/100 connection has plenty of room. What a cable gives you is steadiness: no drop-outs from neighbours’ Wi-Fi, walls or microwaves, which is what stops live TV buffering. Gigabit matters for large downloads, not for streaming one channel.
Adapters for sticks
Sticks use their power port for the adapter, so the adapter usually supplies power too:
- Use the maker’s adapter, or one listed as compatible with your model’s port (micro-USB or USB-C).
- Make sure it passes enough power. An underpowered stick may restart or show warnings.
- Plug the cable into the router, a switch, a mesh unit or a powerline adapter.
No cable to the TV?
If the router is far away and you can’t run a cable:
- Powerline adapters carry the network over your electrical wiring; plug the stick’s adapter into the powerline unit. See powerline for IPTV.
- A mesh satellite near the TV with a network port lets you cable the last metre. See mesh Wi-Fi for IPTV.