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Samsung & LG · about 5 to 10 minutes

How to install IPTV on Samsung Smart TV and LG Smart TV

Learn how to install IPTV on Samsung Smart TV and LG Smart TV in about 5 to 10 minutes, with no box or stick needed. If your telly runs Android TV or Google TV, use our Android TV guide instead.

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  • Samsung & LG
  • No box needed
  • MAC or username login
  • 24/7 WhatsApp help
Player appSMART TV
MAC address00:1A:79:XX:XX:XX
StatusWaiting for your plan
Send this MAC address to IPTV Telly on WhatsApp and we link it to your plan.
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What you need

What you need for IPTV Samsung Smart TV and LG setup

Your IPTV Samsung Smart TV or IPTV LG Smart TV setup needs no extra box. You just need your TV online, home broadband, a player app and your login or MAC address.

  • A Samsung or LG Smart TVConnected to the internet by Wi-Fi or cable. Most Samsung and LG Smart TVs work.
  • Home broadbandAbout 15 Mbps for HD and 25 Mbps or more for 4K, on cable or 5GHz Wi-Fi.
  • A player appIBO Player, Smart IPTV or another player app, activated by you with the app maker.
  • Your login or MAC addressWe send your login on WhatsApp, or you send us the MAC address your app shows.

Step by step

Step-by-step setup for Samsung and LG Smart TVs

Here is how to install IPTV on Samsung Smart TV, and the IPTV LG Smart TV steps are almost the same. Pick your TV below and follow along.

Samsung Smart TV

  1. Connect to the internet

    Go to Settings, then General, then Network, and connect your Samsung TV to Wi-Fi or cable.

  2. Open Apps

    Press Home on the remote and open Apps from the Smart Hub menu.

  3. Install a player app

    Search for a player app such as IBO Player or Smart IPTV. If it is not there, our team will guide you on WhatsApp.

  4. Activate the app

    Open the app. Most apps ask you to activate them with the app maker for a one-off or yearly fee.

  5. Link your login and watch

    Send us the MAC address the app shows, or enter your username, password and server URL. Then you are watching.

LG Smart TV

  1. Connect to the internet

    Go to Settings, then Network, and connect your LG TV to Wi-Fi or cable.

  2. Open the LG Content Store

    Press Home on the remote and open the LG Content Store, called Apps on newer models.

  3. Install a player app

    Search for a player app such as IBO Player or Smart IPTV. If it is not there, our team will guide you on WhatsApp.

  4. Activate the app

    Open the app. Most apps ask you to activate them with the app maker for a one-off or yearly fee.

  5. Link your login and watch

    Send us the MAC address the app shows, or enter your username, password and server URL. Then you are watching.

Best apps

The best apps for IPTV for Smart TV

When it comes to IPTV for Smart TV, the app matters. These are the ones our customers on Samsung and LG use most, and every IPTV app works with our service.

IBO Player

A popular pick on Samsung and LG Smart TVs, with a simple menu for live TV, movies and series.

MAC address loginIBO Player guide

Smart IPTV app

A long-standing Smart IPTV app for Smart TVs. It shows your MAC address on screen when you open it.

MAC address login

Other player apps

Every IPTV app works with our service. Tell us your TV model and we will point you to the best app for it.

Ask us on WhatsApp

Your login

Your login on a Smart TV

Many Smart TV apps use your TV's MAC address instead of a username. Others use a username, password and server URL. Either way, it takes a minute on WhatsApp.

For apps such as IBO Player and the Smart IPTV app. Open the app, note the MAC address on screen and send it to us on WhatsApp. We link it to your plan.

MAC address (shown in the app)00:1A:79:XX:XX:XX

App activation

App activation, explained honestly

Most Smart TV player apps, such as IBO Player, must be activated by you with the app maker. Here is exactly how it works.

  • 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 which app to activate? Message us on WhatsApp first with your TV model and we will tell you the best one.

Best picture

Getting the best picture on your Smart TV

Our streams are buffer-free, and a few simple things help your Samsung or LG 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 problems on a Smart TV take a minute to fix. Try these first, and if it still is not right, we are on WhatsApp 24/7.

App not in the store

Some apps are not in every country's store. Search for another player app, or message us on WhatsApp and we will suggest one that works on your TV.

MAC address not linked yet

Send us the MAC address exactly as shown on screen, then close and reopen the app once we confirm it is linked.

Login not working

Check each detail is typed exactly as sent, as they are case-sensitive. Still stuck? Send us a photo of the screen on WhatsApp.

Picture freezing

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 it free on your Smart TV for 24 hours

See the channels, sport and movies on your own telly before you pay. No card needed, and our team helps you on WhatsApp 24/7.

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Stuck?

Stuck? Get 24/7 WhatsApp help

Our team is on WhatsApp and email 24/7 with instant replies, and we will guide you step by step. To help us sort it fast, send us these:

  • Your TV brand and model, for example Samsung or LG
  • The app you are using
  • A photo of the screen or the MAC address
  • What you were doing when it stopped
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FAQ

Smart TV setup questions, answered

What customers ask us most when they set up IPTV on a Samsung or LG Smart TV.

How do I install IPTV on a Samsung Smart TV?

Here is how to install IPTV on Samsung Smart TV: connect your TV to the internet, open Apps, install and activate a player app, then send us the MAC address it shows or enter your username, password and server URL. It takes about 5 to 10 minutes.

How do I install IPTV on an LG Smart TV?

Connect your TV to the internet, open the LG Content Store, install and activate a player app, then link your login. The steps are almost the same as on Samsung.

Which app is best for IPTV on a Smart TV?

IBO Player and the Smart IPTV app are popular on Samsung and LG. Every IPTV app works with our service, so ask us on WhatsApp if you are not sure.

What is a MAC address and where do I find it?

A MAC address is a code that identifies your TV. Many Smart TV apps show it on screen when you open them. Send it to us on WhatsApp and we link it to your plan.

Do I have to pay for the app?

Most player apps, such as IBO Player, must be activated with a one-off or yearly fee paid to the app maker. This fee is separate from your plan, is not paid to us and is not refundable by us.

What if the app is not in my TV's app store?

Some apps are not in every store. Message us on WhatsApp with your TV model and we will suggest another app that works.

My TV runs Android TV or Google TV. Which guide do I use?

Use our Android TV setup guide, as those TVs work just like an Android TV box.

Can I try IPTV on my Smart TV before paying?

Yes. Ask for the 24-hour free trial on WhatsApp. No card is needed, and paid plans start from €5.83 a month with no contract.