How to Watch IPTV on a Samsung Smart TV (Tizen)

Samsung Smart TVs run their own system called Tizen. You cannot install Android apps on them, but several good IPTV players are available in the Samsung app store, and setup takes a few minutes.

Check your TV first

• Samsung TVs from 2018 onwards run the current IPTV players well. Older models may not have them in the store.
• Make sure the TV is connected to the internet: Settings → General → Network → Network Status.
• Update the TV: Settings → Support → Software Update. Many app problems disappear after an update.

Step 1: Install a player

Press the Home button, open Apps and search for one of these:

• IBO Player or IBO Player Pro
• BOB Player
• Smart IPTV or SS IPTV on some models

Which apps you see depends on your TV's model year and country. IBO and BOB players are the most common choice because they also have a TV guide and catch-up.

Step 2: Find the MAC address and device key

Open the player. Instead of a login form, most Samsung players show a screen with a MAC address (it looks like 3A:5F:12:...) and a device key.

Take a photo of that screen with your phone.

Step 3: Add your playlist

You have two options:

1. Let us do it. Send the photo to us on WhatsApp or Telegram. We add your playlist and tell you when it is ready.
2. Do it yourself. Visit the player's official website, choose "Manage playlist" or "Upload playlist", sign in with the MAC address and device key, and add your Xtream Codes login or M3U link.

Then restart the app on the TV. Your channels, films and series load within a minute.

Step 4: Improve the picture

• If the router is close, use an Ethernet cable. Samsung TVs have a network port at the back.
• In the TV's Picture settings, choose Movie or Filmmaker Mode for films and Standard for sport.
• Turn off Auto Motion Plus if faces look unnaturally smooth.

No app available on your Samsung?

Plug in a Fire TV Stick or a Google TV streamer. They cost less than a meal out and give you every IPTV player. See our Fire TV setup guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I install TiviMate or IPTV Smarters on a Samsung TV?

Not directly: TiviMate is Android-only. Use a Samsung-compatible player or add a streaming stick.

Why does the app say "playlist not found"?

The playlist has not been added to that exact MAC address yet, or the TV was reset and now shows a new MAC. Send us a new photo of the screen.

Does it work on The Frame or Neo QLED models?

Yes, they run the same Tizen system and the same apps.