IPTV on Samsung & LG Smart TV — Tizen and webOS Setup (2026)

Setting up IPTV on a Samsung or LG Smart TV is easy once you know which apps each store actually offers and how their licensing works. Samsung runs Tizen and LG runs webOS, and both carry apps like Smart IPTV (SIPTV), IPTV Smarters, Set IPTV and XCIPTV. This brand-specific guide walks through each store, the SIPTV MAC-upload method, the small one-off licence some apps need, and what to do if no native app suits your set.

For the general, device-agnostic walkthrough, see our Smart TV IPTV setup guide — this article goes deeper on Samsung Tizen and LG webOS specifically.

If you are new to the technology, start with our complete guide to IPTV service. For a full overview of the service, read the IG IPTV — Complete UK Guide 2026. For a broader primer see the IPTV — The Complete Guide 2026.

Samsung (Tizen) vs LG (webOS): The Key Differences

Both Samsung and LG build their own operating systems rather than using Android TV, so their app stores are curated and smaller than the Google Play Store. The good news is that the main IPTV players are available on both, and setup is broadly similar.

App availability can vary by model year and region, so the simplest first step is to search your TV's store directly for the app names above.

Which IPTV Apps Are Available on Each Store

The same core set of apps appears on both Tizen and webOS, though presentation differs.

Smart IPTV (SIPTV)

The most established Smart TV IPTV app, available on both Samsung and LG. It uses a distinctive MAC-address upload method (explained below) rather than typing a playlist on the TV, and it requires a small one-off licence after a short free trial.

IPTV Smarters

A familiar all-in-one player with Live, Movies and Series sections and an EPG. On Smart TVs it supports M3U and Xtream Codes logins entered on the TV itself. Availability depends on your model year. See the cross-device IPTV Smarters Pro setup guide.

Set IPTV

Similar in concept to SIPTV — you add your playlist via a web portal tied to the TV's MAC address, with a small one-off licence after the trial.

XCIPTV

A capable player found on newer Samsung and LG sets, supporting Xtream Codes and M3U with a modern interface.

For a wider comparison across all platforms, see our best IPTV players roundup.

The SIPTV MAC-Upload Method (Step by Step)

Smart IPTV and Set IPTV do not have you type a long playlist URL on the telly. Instead, you upload your playlist to a web portal that is linked to your TV's unique MAC address. Here is the SIPTV process.

1. On your Samsung or LG TV, open the app store, search Smart IPTV, and install it.
2. Launch the app. It will display your TV's MAC address and the website siptv.app (formerly siptv.eu).
3. On a phone or computer, go to that website and open the My List / Upload page.
4. Enter your TV's MAC address, then add your playlist — either by pasting your M3U URL in the "External link" field or uploading the playlist file your provider gave you.
5. Click Send / Save. The portal pushes the list to your TV.
6. Back on the TV, restart the Smart IPTV app. Your channels, EPG and groups now appear.

Set IPTV works almost identically through its own portal. The MAC-upload approach means you manage your playlist from a comfortable keyboard rather than the TV remote, which is a real convenience.

Why Some Apps Need a Small One-Off Licence

Apps like Smart IPTV and Set IPTV are player apps only — they do not include any channels; you supply those through your IPTV subscription. The developers offer a short free trial (commonly a few days), after which the app asks for a small one-off licence of a few pounds to keep using it on that specific TV.

This licence is paid to the app developer, not to your IPTV provider, and it is a per-device, one-time cost rather than a subscription. IPTV Smarters and XCIPTV are generally free to use. None of these app licences affect your IG IPTV subscription, which is billed separately from £13/month with no contract.

If There Is No Native App for Your TV

Older Samsung and LG sets — or certain regional models — may not list a suitable IPTV app, or the app may run poorly on dated hardware. You have good options:

• Add a Fire TV Stick. The simplest and cheapest fix. Plug it into a spare HDMI port and run IPTV Smarters Pro or TiviMate — see our Fire Stick IPTV setup guide. This sidesteps the TV's app store entirely and usually performs better than an old Smart TV's built-in player.
• Use an Android TV box or Nvidia Shield for the most flexible setup — covered in our Android TV box and Nvidia Shield guide.
• AirPlay or cast from a phone — beam from an iPhone or iPad, or use a computer connected by HDMI as covered in our IPTV on Windows PC and Mac guide.

A streaming stick also future-proofs you: when your TV's app support lapses, the stick keeps getting updates.

Tips for Smooth Playback on Smart TVs

• Wire your TV to the router with an Ethernet cable where possible — it is the most reliable cure for buffering.
• Aim for ~10 Mbps for HD and ~25 Mbps for 4K, per our internet speed requirements.
• Restart the app after uploading a new playlist so SIPTV/Set IPTV reload the list.
• Keep the TV's firmware updated via Settings → Support → Software Update.
• If an old set struggles, an external stick will almost always outperform the built-in player.

IG IPTV works natively on Samsung Tizen and LG webOS, as well as Fire TV, Android boxes and Apple devices — 50,000+ live channels and up to 4K/UHD. Test it on your set with a 24-hour free trial; pricing starts at £13/month with a 7-day money-back guarantee, activated via WhatsApp in about five minutes. As always, choose a properly licensed provider — see is IPTV legal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which IPTV app is best for a Samsung Smart TV? Smart IPTV (SIPTV) is the most established option on Samsung's Tizen platform, using its MAC-upload method, while IPTV Smarters and XCIPTV are good alternatives on newer models. SIPTV needs a small one-off licence after a short trial; the channels themselves come from your IPTV subscription, not the app.

How do I install IPTV on an LG webOS TV? Open the LG Content Store, search for Smart IPTV, Set IPTV, IPTV Smarters or XCIPTV, and install it. For SIPTV and Set IPTV you then upload your M3U playlist to their web portal using the TV's MAC address; for Smarters and XCIPTV you enter your M3U or Xtream Codes login on the TV directly.

What is the SIPTV MAC-upload method? Smart IPTV shows your TV's unique MAC address and the website siptv.app. On a phone or computer you visit that site, enter the MAC address, and add your M3U link or upload your playlist file. The portal pushes the list to your TV, so you manage everything from a proper keyboard rather than the remote.

Why does Smart IPTV ask me to pay? Smart IPTV and Set IPTV are player apps that offer a short free trial, then charge a small one-off licence of a few pounds to keep running on that specific TV. This payment goes to the app developer, is a one-time per-device cost rather than a subscription, and is separate from your IPTV provider's fees.

My Samsung or LG TV has no IPTV app — what now? Plug in an Amazon Fire TV Stick (or an Android TV box / Nvidia Shield) to a spare HDMI port and run IPTV Smarters Pro or TiviMate. This bypasses the TV's app store, usually performs better than an old built-in player, and keeps receiving updates long after your Smart TV's app support lapses.

Do these Smart TV apps include channels? No. Apps such as SIPTV, Set IPTV, IPTV Smarters and XCIPTV are players only — they contain no channels. You provide the channels by adding your IPTV subscription's M3U link or Xtream Codes login. Without a subscription the apps have nothing to play.

Is this guide different from the general Smart TV setup guide? Yes. Our general Smart TV setup guide covers the basics across all Smart TVs, whereas this article focuses on the brand-specific details of Samsung Tizen and LG webOS — which apps each store carries, the MAC-upload method, the one-off licences, and what to do if your model has no suitable native app.