How to Install IPTV on an LG Smart TV (webOS) — 2026 Guide

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LG Smart TVs run webOS, LG's own operating system, which means apps come exclusively from the LG Content Store — there's no APK sideloading like on Android-based devices. One detail trips up a lot of people searching for a specific app by name, so it's worth flagging immediately before you start searching the Store yourself.

webOS Version Compatibility

What You Need

• An LG Smart TV (webOS) connected to Wi-Fi or Ethernet
• A stable internet connection
• Your IPTV provider's M3U playlist URL, or an Xtream Codes username, password, and server address
• Your TV's MAC address, if your chosen app requires MAC-based activation

Step 1: Check Your webOS Version

1. Press the Settings gear icon on your remote, or go to the Home panel.
2. Navigate to All Settings > General > About This TV.
3. Your webOS version and software version are listed here. On older sets (webOS 4.5 and earlier), you may need to go one level deeper into a "TV Information" submenu.

Step 2: Find Your TV's MAC Address

1. Go to Settings > All Settings > Network.
2. Select Wi-Fi Connection or Wired Connection, depending on how your TV connects.
3. Open Advanced Wi-Fi Settings (or the equivalent for wired) — the MAC address is shown near the bottom of this screen.
4. On some newer models, a quicker path is: press Home, open the Network panel directly, select your connection type, and scroll to the MAC address.

Step 3: Install a Player App From the Content Store

1. From the Home screen, open the LG Content Store.
2. Search for your chosen player app by its exact Content Store listing name — remember the "IPTV Smarters Player" naming noted above if that's the app you're looking for.
3. Select Install, then open the app once installation finishes.

Only install apps directly through the LG Content Store — webOS has no supported path for installing an app from outside it.

Step 4: Connect Your IPTV Subscription

1. Open your installed player app.
2. Choose the login method your provider gave you — M3U playlist URL, or Xtream Codes username/password/server, or MAC-address activation depending on the app.
3. Enter the details exactly as provided.
4. Save and wait for the channel list and EPG to populate.

With GetTV.online, these details are sent after your subscription or free trial is activated.

App Not Available in My Region

LG Content Store listings can vary by country. If your preferred app isn't showing up:

• Confirm your TV's software is fully updated, since older webOS versions can have a reduced Content Store catalog.
• Search using alternate naming (like "IPTV Smarters Player" instead of "Pro") in case the listing you're expecting goes by a different name in the Store.
• Check for other M3U/Xtream Codes-compatible player apps currently listed in your region's Store, since availability shifts over time.

Troubleshooting

"App not installed" or install fails

Restart your TV and try installing again from the Content Store; a failed install is usually a temporary Store connection issue rather than a device problem.

"Unknown sources" — not applicable on LG

webOS has no unknown-sources or sideloading setting at all — every app installs through the Content Store, so there's nothing to enable here.

No channels / playlist not loading

Double-check the M3U URL or Xtream Codes details were entered with no extra spaces or line breaks, and confirm your TV's internet connection is active.

Buffering

Use a wired Ethernet connection where your TV supports it, and avoid running other bandwidth-heavy devices on the same network during viewing.

EPG empty or wrong time

Confirm your provider supplies a separate EPG URL entered correctly, and check the app's timezone setting if the schedule looks off.

Our 40,000+ channel lineup works with LG's app-store setup the same way. If you're converting a playlist between formats, our M3U-to-Xtream-Codes guide covers that process. Request a free trial to test it on your specific TV, or check current plans.