App guide · Samsung & LG Smart TV
IBO Player setup for Samsung and LG Smart TVs
IBO Player is the go-to app on Samsung and LG Smart TVs. There is no username to type: send us the MAC address it shows, and we link your IPTV Telly plan in minutes.
- Samsung & LG
- MAC address login
- Linked in minutes
- 24/7 WhatsApp help
What it is
What is IBO Player?
IBO Player is a player app, very popular on Samsung and LG Smart TVs. It has no channels of its own: we link your IPTV Telly plan to it, and everything loads inside.
- A player app, made by its own app maker
- No username to type, just your MAC address
- Linked by our team within minutes
- Not made or sold by IPTV Telly
Devices
Which devices work with IBO Player
IBO Player is best known on Samsung and LG Smart TVs, and runs on Android devices too. If you cannot find it for your device, our team will guide you on WhatsApp.
How login works
How IBO Player login works
IBO Player has two simple parts: you activate the app with its maker, and you send us your MAC address so we can link your plan.
Step by step
Step-by-step setup for IBO Player
Follow these six steps. Most people are watching in about 5 to 10 minutes.
Install IBO Player
Find IBO Player on your Smart TV or device. If you cannot find it, our team will guide you on WhatsApp.
About 1 minuteNote your MAC address and device key
Open the app. Your MAC address and device key are shown on the screen.
A few secondsActivate the app with the app maker
IBO Player asks you to activate it with the app maker, for a one-off or yearly fee.
About 2 minutesSend us your MAC address
Message us the MAC address on WhatsApp. A photo of the screen is perfect.
About 1 minuteWe link your plan
Our team links your trial or plan to your MAC address within minutes.
Within minutesRestart and watch
Close and reopen IBO Player. Your channels, movies and series load up.
Done
Activation
IBO Player activation, explained honestly
You activate IBO Player by paying the app maker directly. Here is exactly how it works, so there are no surprises.
- Paid to the app makerMost player apps, such as IBO Player, ask you to pay a one-off or yearly activation fee to the company that makes the app.
- Separate from your planThis fee is not part of your IPTV Telly plan and is not paid to us. We never charge you for the app.
- Not covered by our refundAs the fee goes to the app maker, it is not covered by our 7-day refund. Ask us which app suits your device before you pay.
Not sure about activation? Ask us on WhatsApp before you pay. It is free advice, 24/7.
Finding your way
Finding your way around
Once linked, IBO Player is neatly organised into four main menus, all easy to reach with your TV remote.
- Live TVEvery live channel, sorted into groups such as sport, news and kids.
- Movies165,000+ movies and series on demand, sorted by category.
- SeriesFull box sets, season by season and episode by episode.
- TV guideWhat is on now and next across your channels.
Best picture
Tips for the best picture
Our streams are buffer-free, and these simple tips help IBO Player show them at their best, from films to live sport and Gaelic games.
- LANCable or 5GHzA network cable or 5GHz Wi-Fi is steadiest.
- HDAbout 15 MbpsPlenty for HD channels.
- 4K25 Mbps or moreFor 4K on a 4K telly.
- ↻Full restartSwitch off at the wall for a minute now and then.
Quick fixes
Common problems and quick fixes
Most small IBO Player problems take a minute to fix. Try these first, and if it still is not right, we are on WhatsApp 24/7.
Check you sent the MAC address exactly as shown. A photo of the screen on WhatsApp is the quickest way.
Once we confirm it is linked, close and reopen IBO Player so it loads your plan.
This is the app maker's activation, not our plan. Activate it with the app maker, or ask us first if unsure.
Switch the TV fully off at the wall for a minute, then use cable or 5GHz Wi-Fi. About 25 Mbps is best for 4K.
Try IBO Player with our 24-hour free trial
Send us your MAC address and we link the free trial to IBO Player. See the channels, sport and movies on your own telly. No card needed.
FAQ
IBO Player questions, answered
What customers ask us most about IBO Player.
What is IBO Player?
IBO Player is a player app, very popular on Samsung and LG Smart TVs. It has no channels of its own, so we link your IPTV Telly plan to it.
Which devices does IBO Player work on?
Samsung and LG Smart TVs, plus Firestick, Android TV, Google TV and Android devices.
How do I log in to IBO Player?
There is no username to type. IBO Player shows a MAC address on screen. Send it to us on WhatsApp and we link your plan to it.
What is the device key for?
The device key is used by the app maker when you activate IBO Player. To link your plan, we only need your MAC address.
Do I have to pay to activate IBO Player?
Yes. IBO Player must be activated with a one-off or yearly fee paid to the app maker. The fee is separate from your plan, is not paid to us and is not refundable by us.
How long does linking take?
Our team links your MAC address within minutes of your WhatsApp message, 24/7.
I changed my TV. What do I do?
A new TV has a new MAC address. Install IBO Player on it, activate it with the app maker and send us the new MAC address.
Can I try IBO Player with a free trial?
Yes. Send us your MAC address on WhatsApp and we link the 24-hour free trial to it. No card is needed.