TV & streaming
Set up IPTVGear on Android TV and Google TV
Use this guide for an Android TV or Google TV device with access to Google Play Store and a compatible player.
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Set up IPTVGear on Smart TV and set-top boxes
Choose the on-page path for Samsung, LG webOS, Apple TV, or a supported MAG-style set-top box.
Choose the right guide
Who this guide is for
This combined guide is for the Smart TV and set-top box families covered by the supplied setup material. The platforms use different stores, controls, and account methods, so choose your device section rather than applying one path to every television.
1 Device
2 Account information
3 Player setup
4 Playback test
Choose a device path
Choose the device family that matches the operating system shown on your television or set-top box.
Device path
Samsung Smart TV
- 1
Open the Samsung Apps area
Press Home or Smart Hub on the remote, open Apps, and use the store search. Menu names can vary by model year.
- 2
Find a compatible player
Choose a store-listed player that accepts the supplied playlist or account format. The source guidance references Smart IPTV where it remains available; confirm the current listing before installing.
- 3
Follow the player’s activation flow
If the player shows a device identifier or MAC address and an official playlist-management page, use only that player’s displayed workflow and the M3U value supplied to you. Keep the identifier private.
- 4
Refresh and test
Restart the player after saving, wait for the list to refresh, then open one entry and return to the category view with the Samsung remote.
Device path
LG webOS TV
- 1
Open LG Content Store
Press Home, open Apps or LG Content Store, and search from the television.
- 2
Install a compatible webOS player
Select a player listed for the webOS version. The source guidance references SS IPTV where available; use the current store listing and its own on-screen instructions.
- 3
Add the supplied playlist
Use the player’s displayed add-playlist flow or official on-screen link, then enter the supplied M3U value carefully without exposing it publicly.
- 4
Update the playlist and test
Run the player’s refresh or update action, wait for categories to load, and test one entry with the LG remote.
Device path
Apple TV
- 1
Open the tvOS App Store
From the Apple TV home screen, open App Store and use Search with the Siri Remote.
- 2
Choose a compatible player
Install a player that accepts the supplied setup format. Source guidance includes GSE or IPTV Smarters where currently available in the store.
- 3
Add the account or playlist
Choose the matching add-user or remote-playlist option, enter the supplied information, and save one private profile.
- 4
Load, test, and navigate
Allow categories to load, test one entry, and confirm normal Siri Remote navigation. AirPlay can be tested separately only when both devices and the player support it.
Device path
MAG-style set-top box
- 1
Record the device identifier privately
Open System Information and note the device identifier or MAC address requested by the supplied workflow. Do not share it publicly.
- 2
Open the portal settings
Navigate to Settings, System Settings, Servers, and then Portals, or the closest equivalent shown by the device software.
- 3
Enter the supplied portal value
Type only the portal address supplied for the account, give the portal a clear local name, and save the settings.
- 4
Restart the box once
Reboot through the normal device menu, allow the portal to load, and then test navigation and one playback entry.
Playback checkpoint
Test your setup
Complete a short check before changing player settings or adding the account again.
- 1
Confirm the player or portal reopens the saved profile after a normal restart.
- 2
Wait until categories or programme information have finished loading.
- 3
Open one entry and verify that the device remote can return to the guide.
Common problems
Troubleshooting
Work through the relevant checks in order. If the problem continues, share the device model, player name, and exact on-screen message with Support without exposing account details.
The expected player is missing from the store
Store availability varies by model, platform version, and region. Ask Support for an option visible on the specific device rather than using an unknown download site.
The account or playlist is rejected
Confirm that the player accepts the supplied format, recheck every value, and remove accidental spaces. Do not send the credentials in a public message.
Categories do not refresh
Confirm internet access, leave the first refresh open, and restart the player once. For a MAG-style box, also verify that the supplied portal value was entered in the portal field.
Playback pauses or stops
Test another entry, pause other network-heavy activity, restart the television or box, and use Ethernet where the device provides a network port.
The television feels slow
Fully restart the TV, close unused apps, and check free storage where the platform exposes it. Older models can have different app availability and performance.
Casting or AirPlay is not available
The television, mobile device, network, and player must all support the same feature. Use direct playback on the device when that combination is not available.
Device questions
Frequently asked questions
Why are there separate steps for each Smart TV?
Samsung, LG webOS, Apple TV, and MAG-style boxes use different stores, controls, and setup formats. Follow only the section matching your device.
What if my model is not covered here?
Do not assume that a similar-looking menu uses the same process. Contact Support with the manufacturer, model, and software platform to check the current setup path.
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