Setup guide · Samsung & LG
Want to know how to watch IPTV on Samsung TV or LG without an extra box? Many smart TVs let you install a player app straight from the TV’s own app store. Here is how.
To watch IPTV on a Samsung or LG smart TV, open the TV’s app store, search for an IPTV player app that is available for your model, install it, then enter the server URL, username and password from your email. Older TVs may need a streaming stick instead.
Written by the IPTV Canada Officiel support team · Last updated: October 2026 · Tested on current app versions.
| Quick facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy to medium |
| Time needed | About 10 minutes |
| Works on | Samsung (Tizen) and LG (webOS) smart TVs from recent years |
| Login type | Server URL, username and password, or device activation |
| Cost | Plans from $16.99 CAD, or a free 24-hour trial |
Smart IPTV Canada setups are popular because they remove the need for a streaming stick or box. Modern Samsung televisions run Tizen and modern LG televisions run webOS. Both include an app store where player apps for live TV can be installed in a few clicks.
The catch is that app availability depends on your television’s model and year. A 2019 or newer TV usually has plenty of options. Older sets may have fewer apps or slower processors, and in that case a Fire TV Stick or Android box is a better route. If you are unsure, read on and then ask us with your TV model number.
On Samsung, open the Apps section from the home screen and use the search icon. On LG, open the LG Content Store. Both let you search by name and install apps like a smartphone. Some apps identify your television by a device ID or MAC address shown on first launch. If the app you pick does, you can send that ID to us and we will explain what is needed for your login.
A smart TV is the most convenient way to watch IPTV if you rarely change settings and want fewer remotes. For the most demanding use, such as 4K live sports, a dedicated streaming box has a faster processor, and you can use both: the box in the living room, the smart TV app in the bedroom.
Before you begin
Do not have a plan yet? Pick one on the plans page, or request a free trial to test on your smart tv first. Your login is emailed after your Interac e-Transfer is received.
Step by step
The flow is similar on both brands. Menu names vary by software version.
Use Ethernet if your TV has a port, or join your 5 GHz Wi-Fi network. Update the TV software from the settings menu.
On Samsung, open Apps. On LG, open the LG Content Store. Use the search icon.
Search for an IPTV player that supports a username, password and server URL login. Install the one that is available on your model.
Open the installed app. Some apps show a device ID or MAC address on the first screen. Note it down.
Select the option to log in with credentials and enter the server URL, username and password from your email. If the app uses a device ID system, follow its on-screen instructions.
Allow the list to finish downloading. Large lists load slowly on older TVs, so be patient.
Create a favourites list so you do not have to scroll through the full lineup.
Switch your TV to a Movie or Standard picture mode and turn off heavy motion smoothing for live sports.
Availability varies by model, but these types of apps are often found in the Samsung and LG stores:
We do not own or control these third-party apps, and store availability can change. If an app is missing or stops working, tell us which device you have and we will suggest an alternative that works with your login.
Do not replace the television. A streaming stick or Android box costs a fraction of a new TV and works on every model with an HDMI port. See the Firestick guide or the Android box guide.
App availability depends on region and model. Try searching a different name or use a streaming stick as a backup.
Some apps use device activation. Send us the device ID and your order number and we will advise.
Older TV processors are slow with very large lists. Hide categories you do not need to speed it up.
Move to Ethernet, close other apps, or switch to a stick for the busiest games.
Change audio output settings on the TV or choose the “PCM” option in the app.
After your Interac e-Transfer is received, we email the details you need. Depending on the app, you will see a server URL (sometimes called a portal or host), a username and a password. Some apps ask for a single playlist link instead. Always copy the details exactly as written: a missing letter or an extra space is the most common reason a login fails on smart TV setups.
Keep your login private. It is tied to the number of devices you ordered, and sharing it with friends can cause both of you to be logged out. If you lose the email, check your spam folder or contact support with your order number.
Live TV uses a steady stream of data, and the amount depends on picture quality. As a rule of thumb, a standard-definition channel needs about 3 Mbps, an HD channel about 6 to 8 Mbps and a 4K channel 20 Mbps or more. Add a margin for other people using the network at the same time. If your household streams on several screens, aim for at least 25 Mbps for HD or 50 Mbps for several 4K screens.
Run a speed test from the same room where your smart tv is located, not only next to the router. If the result is much lower than your plan, try a wired connection, move the router, or switch to the 5 GHz Wi-Fi band. These small changes fix most buffering complaints without any extra cost.
With that information, our team can usually find the cause within a few minutes.
Your plan is not limited to one kind of screen. When you order, you can choose up to five devices, and each extra device adds 60% of the plan price. A common setup is a main television in the living room, a second box in the bedroom and a phone for travel. Browse the other setup guides to see the steps for each one, or read about the channel lineup to decide which package suits you.
Questions about your order or setup? Contact us on WhatsApp or by email with your order number and we will help.
More guides
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Set up on Nvidia Shield, Chromecast with Google TV, Xiaomi Mi Box and other Android boxes.
The three player apps that work best on tvOS and iOS, and how to sign in.
Add your account to MyTVOnline on Formuler Z boxes or to a Dreamlink box.
Honest options for Roku: screen mirroring, AirPlay, or adding a low-cost stick.
Watch on a laptop or desktop with a free player app — set up in five minutes.
Stream on the go from an Android phone or tablet, on Wi-Fi or mobile data.
MAG boxes are supported: we activate your MAC address and send your portal URL.
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FAQ
It works on most Samsung and LG sets from the last several years. Older sets may need a streaming stick.
Sony and TCL run Android TV or Google TV, so follow the Android box guide.
Many newer models handle 4K well. For heavy 4K sports, a streaming box may be smoother.
Some players are free and some charge a small one-time fee. We do not control those apps.
Send us the device ID shown by the app along with your order number and we will advise.
Choose a plan, send your Interac e-Transfer and follow this guide — you can be streaming in minutes.