Samsung and LG make most of the smart TVs in living rooms today, and both can play IPTV without any extra box. Samsung TVs run Tizen and LG TVs run webOS, and neither can install the Android apps you may know from Fire TV Sticks. Instead, you choose from a smaller set of player apps built for these TVs, and most of them work a little differently from phone apps.
This guide compares the most popular IPTV players for Samsung and LG, explains how their activation and pricing usually work, and walks you through the setup. Every app below works with REVO IPTV, and all of them are third-party players: they do not include any channels themselves, they simply play the subscription you add.
How IPTV apps on smart TVs work
Most TV players follow the same pattern, which is useful to understand before you choose one.
You install the app free from the TV’s app store. When it opens for the first time, it shows a MAC address and often a device key. These identify your TV. You then go to the app’s official website on your phone or computer, enter the MAC address and add your playlist there: either your Xtream Codes details (username, password and server URL) or an M3U link. After restarting the app on the TV, your channels appear.
Most apps include a free trial, commonly around seven days, and then ask for a small activation fee. Depending on the app, that fee is either a one-time payment per TV or a yearly licence. The fee goes to the app developer and is separate from your IPTV subscription.
What to look for in a smart TV IPTV player
Not every player is equal. These features make the biggest difference day to day:
- Xtream Codes support: loads live TV, films, series and the guide in one go, rather than an M3U link only.
- A full programme guide: a clear grid view of the EPG makes finding programmes far easier.
- Catch-up support: lets you replay recent programmes on channels that offer it.
- Fast channel switching: the app should change channels in a second or two.
- Favourites and search: essential with large channel lists.
- Parental controls: a PIN lock for adult or late-night categories if you have children.
- Clear pricing: know whether you are paying once or every year before you activate.
The best IPTV apps for Samsung and LG TVs
App store listings change, and availability differs by country and by TV model year. Search for each app by name in your TV’s store, and always check current prices on the developer’s official website.
1. IBO Player
IBO Player is one of the most widely used players on Samsung and LG TVs, and the one we recommend for most smart TV owners. It supports both Xtream Codes and M3U, has separate sections for live TV, films and series, and includes a programme guide and catch-up. You add your playlist on the IBO Player website using the MAC address and device key shown in the app. A free trial is available, followed by a licence fee.
Best for: most people who want one well-supported app with everything in one place.
2. Flix IPTV
Flix IPTV offers a modern interface with customisable themes and layouts, Xtream Codes and M3U support, and a programme guide. Like most TV players, it shows a MAC address on first launch, which you use to add your playlist on the Flix IPTV website. It is a good alternative if you find another app’s layout awkward.
Best for: viewers who want a polished look and some control over how the app appears.
3. Smart IPTV (SIPTV)
Smart IPTV is one of the oldest TV players and has been around since the early days of smart TV apps. It is simple and lightweight, but it works mainly with M3U links, which you upload on its website using the TV’s MAC address. Its programme guide and on-demand features are more basic than newer apps.
Best for: older TVs where newer apps are not available, or anyone who only needs live channels.
4. SET IPTV
SET IPTV is another long-standing player that uses a MAC address and a website upload to load your playlist. It is straightforward and supports a programme guide, though the interface feels dated next to IBO Player or Flix IPTV.
Best for: users who want a simple, no-frills player that has been around for years.
5. Duplex Play
Duplex Play has a clean, modern interface and lets you manage playlists from its website, which is handy if you prefer typing long server details on a phone or computer rather than with a TV remote. It supports the usual live TV, films and series sections.
Best for: viewers who prefer managing everything from a phone or computer.
Quick comparison
Here is how the apps compare at a glance:
- IBO Player: Xtream Codes and M3U, full guide and catch-up, trial then licence fee. Our top pick.
- Flix IPTV: Xtream Codes and M3U, customisable themes, trial then activation fee.
- Smart IPTV: M3U focused, basic guide, one-time activation fee. Good for older TVs.
- SET IPTV: M3U focused, simple guide, activation fee. Dependable but dated.
- Duplex Play: playlists managed online, modern interface, trial then activation fee.
How to set up an IPTV app on a Samsung TV
- Press the Home button and open Apps.
- Select the search icon and type the app name, for example IBO Player.
- Select the app and choose Install.
- Open the app and write down the MAC address and device key shown on screen.
- On your phone or computer, go to the app’s official website and open its playlist or device page.
- Enter the MAC address and device key, then add your REVO IPTV Xtream Codes details or M3U link.
- Restart the app on the TV. Your channels, films and guide load automatically.
How to set up an IPTV app on an LG TV
- Press the Home button and open the LG Content Store (shown as Apps on newer models).
- Search for the app by name and select Install.
- Open the app and note the MAC address and device key.
- Add your playlist on the app’s official website, exactly as for Samsung.
- Restart the app to load your channels.
Samsung TV Plus and LG Channels, which come pre-installed, are free ad-supported channel services run by the TV makers. They are not IPTV players and cannot load your subscription.
Avoid activation scams
Because activation is paid online, some copycat websites imitate popular players. Only pay through the official website linked from inside the app, check the address carefully, and be wary of anyone selling a "lifetime activation" through social media. If in doubt, ask our support team for the correct site.
When a streaming stick is the better choice
Smart TV apps are convenient, but they have limits. Older TVs often have slow processors, apps can disappear from the store in some regions, and the best Android players, such as TiviMate, are not available on Tizen or webOS at all. If your TV feels sluggish or your preferred app is missing, a Fire TV Stick plugged into a spare HDMI port is an inexpensive upgrade. Our Fire TV Stick setup guide shows how to set it up in about ten minutes, and our recommended apps page lists players for every device.
Whichever device you use, a stable connection matters more than the app. If streams stutter, our guide to fixing IPTV buffering covers the most effective fixes.
Conclusion
For most Samsung and LG owners, IBO Player is the best place to start, with Flix IPTV a strong alternative and Smart IPTV or SET IPTV useful on older TVs. Use the free trial to check the app runs smoothly on your TV before paying the activation fee, and only pay through the official website.
Want to try it with REVO IPTV? Request a free trial, install your chosen app and test it on a busy evening before choosing a plan. If anything does not work, contact our support team with your TV model and the app name, and we will help you get set up.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best IPTV app for a Samsung smart TV?
IBO Player is our top pick for most Samsung TVs because it supports Xtream Codes, has a full programme guide and catch-up, and is widely available. Flix IPTV is a good alternative.
Can I install TiviMate on a Samsung or LG TV?
No. TiviMate is an Android app, and Samsung and LG TVs run Tizen and webOS. Plug a Fire TV Stick or Android TV device into the TV if you want TiviMate.
Why do IPTV apps on smart TVs need a MAC address?
The MAC address identifies your TV, so the app developer knows which device to send your playlist and activation to. You enter it on the app’s website when adding your subscription.
Do I pay the app activation fee to my IPTV provider?
No. The activation fee goes to the app developer and is separate from your IPTV subscription. Pay it only through the app’s official website.
My TV app store does not show the app. What can I do?
Availability depends on your country and TV model year. Try one of the other apps listed here, or use a Fire TV Stick, which supports a wider range of players.
