Smart TV guide
IPTV on a smart TV: Samsung, LG and Android TV
Watching IPTV straight from your smart TV means one remote and no extra box. The catch is that every TV brand has its own app store and its own rules. Pick your brand below for the route that works.
Step by step
Which smart TV do you have?
You can usually find the brand on the front bezel and the system name under Settings → About or Support.
Set up IPTV on Samsung (Tizen)
Samsung smart TVs run Tizen and only install apps from the Samsung Apps store. Several IPTV players are available there; some charge a small yearly activation fee to their developer.
Open Apps and search for a player
Press Home, open Apps and search “IPTV player”. Choose one that supports playlist links or device-address activation.
Note the device address if shown
Many Tizen players display a MAC address on the first screen. Photograph it and send it to us.
Add your playlist
Usually through the app developer’s website, using the device address. We guide you through it in chat.
Restart the app
Close and reopen the player. Your channels and guide load.
Set up IPTV on LG (webOS)
LG smart TVs use webOS and the LG Content Store. The process is close to Samsung’s: install a player, link your playlist, restart.
Open the LG Content Store
Search for an IPTV player that supports playlists. Install it.
Find the device address
Open the player; the MAC address and a short key are usually shown. Send us a photo.
Link your playlist
We link it, or show you how on the developer’s page.
Reload and set favorites
Restart the app, wait for the guide and star your everyday channels.
Set up IPTV on Android TV / Google TV
TVs from Sony, Philips, TCL, Hisense (some models) and others run Android TV or Google TV. These are the easiest: full Google Play access and every login type supported.
Install a player from Google Play
Search “IPTV player” and pick a well-reviewed app with recent updates.
Choose the login type
Select Xtream login or playlist, matching what we sent you.
Enter your details
Type or paste them exactly, including
http://and the port.Load the guide
Give the TV guide a couple of minutes on first launch.
Set up IPTV on Other brands
Some TV platforms, including Roku TV and certain VIDAA or older proprietary systems, offer few or no IPTV players. Rather than fight the TV, the reliable fix is a small streaming stick in a spare HDMI port.
Check the app store
Search for an IPTV player. If none supports playlists, move on to the next step.
Add a streaming stick
A Fire TV Stick or Google TV device turns any HDMI TV into a fully supported screen.
Follow that device’s guide
Your subscription works the same way on the stick.
Settings that matter
Four TV settings that make IPTV smoother
Use Ethernet if you can
Most smart TVs have a network port. A cable beats Wi-Fi for live sport every time.
Turn off eco network modes
Energy-saving settings can slow the network connection. Disable them for the TV’s network.
Update the TV software
Firmware updates often improve app stability and video decoding.
Set the time zone
A wrong time zone is the number one cause of a TV guide showing the wrong programs.
Smart TV FAQ
Smart TV questions
Is my smart TV too old for IPTV?
Sets from roughly 2017 onwards usually run current players. Older TVs may lack the apps or the processing power; a streaming stick is the low-cost fix.
Why does the IPTV app on my TV ask for a fee?
Some smart TV players are paid apps. That fee goes to the app developer, not to Trex IPTV. We tell you before setup if the app we recommend has one.
Is a smart TV or a streaming stick better for IPTV?
A recent smart TV is simplest. A good stick or box is often faster, has more app choice and is easier to replace. Many customers start on the TV and add a stick later.
Can I use the same subscription on my TV and my phone?
Yes, you can install it on both. How many can play at the same time depends on your subscription.
Ready to watch on the big screen?
Choose a plan or start with a free trial on your TV.