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IPTV on a smart TV: how to watch on any brand

How you watch IPTV on a smart TV depends on the system inside it. Google TV and Fire TV models install the same apps as a streaming stick; Samsung and LG need their own players; Roku is the most limited. Find yours below.

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Step-by-step setup

“Smart TV” covers very different systems. The good news: whatever the brand, there’s a way to watch IPTV. Start by identifying what your TV runs.

Find your TV’s system

System Common brands How to watch IPTV
Google TV / Android TV Sony, Philips, TCL, Hisense (some) Install TiviMate or IPTV Smarters Pro from Google Play
Fire TV Fire TV Edition TVs Same steps as our Firestick guide
Tizen Samsung A store player such as IBO Player: see our Samsung guide
webOS LG A store player such as IBO Player: see our LG guide
Roku Roku TVs Limited: see our Roku guide

Set up on a Google TV or Android TV

  1. Open Google Play

    From the home screen, open Apps or the Google Play Store.

  2. Install a player

    Search for TiviMate or IPTV Smarters Pro and install it. Our Android TV guide covers both apps in more detail.

  3. Sign in

    Open the app, choose the Xtream Codes login and enter the server address, username and password we sent you.

Recommended apps

  • TiviMate and IPTV Smarters Pro

    For TVs running Google TV, Android TV or Fire TV. The same apps as on a streaming stick.

    Read the guide

  • IBO Player

    For Samsung (Tizen) and LG (webOS) TVs, where Android apps aren't available.

    Read the guide

Common problems

I don't know which system my TV runs
Look at the home screen and the settings menu: Google TV and Android TV mention Google; Samsung says Tizen or Smart Hub; LG shows webOS; Roku and Fire TV show their own logos on the start screen.
My TV's app store doesn't have any player
Common on older or budget TVs. Plug in a Firestick or an Android TV box: it costs little and works on any TV with HDMI.
Buffering on the TV's built-in Wi-Fi
TV Wi-Fi chips are often weak. Use the Ethernet port if there is one, or a streaming stick closer to the router. Read the guide

Get your login

How many devices?

Each device gets its own connection. Total = plan price × devices.

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Quick answers

Do I need a box if I have a smart TV?
Not if your TV runs Google TV, Android TV or Fire TV, or has a good player in its store. Otherwise, a box or stick is the easiest fix.
Which smart TV is best for IPTV?
TVs running Google TV or Android TV, such as many Sony, Philips, TCL and Hisense models, because they install the same apps as a streaming box.
Can one subscription work on my smart TV and my phone?
Yes. Each device watching at the same time counts as one connection on your plan.