Viewing on a TV screen with SMART function TV without a set-top box is equivalent to the option Interactive TV on a computer screen, within which the subscriber is provided with access to limited number channels, the option is provided in test mode.
The technical possibility of viewing depends on the version software(software) installed on your TV. Before buying a TV or updating the software, check with the seller, or on the manufacturer's website, whether the "multicast" protocol is supported.
To receive a full-fledged Interactive TV service and access to TV channel packages, a set-top box is required.
Instructions for setting up IPTV on LG TVs
1. Connecting the TV to the Internet
1.1. Connecting the TV via a wired network (cable)
Insert the Internet connection cable (provided by the company, from the switch or router) into the LAN connector;
Select the "Settings" menu item;
Go to the item "NETWORK" and select the sub-item "Network connection";
Click the "Set up connection" button;
Click on the "Select networks" button;
In the window that appears, select "Wired Network" and click the "update" button;
Wait for the TV to connect to the network;
After connecting to a wired network, click on the "Finish" button;
2. Login and registration on the portal
Press the SMART button on the TV remote control and go to the menu;
In the upper right corner, select the "Login" button;
If you do not have an account on LGAPSS, then you need to create it, to do this, click on the "Register" button;
Read and agree with " User Agreement» and «PRIVACY POLICY»;
Enter the data for registration: your e-mail address and password;
Click on the "Authentication" button. This is necessary to check the possibility of registration to your mailbox;
Click on the "Register" button;
A registration letter is sent to your e-mail, open it and click on the "Complete registration" button. You will be automatically redirected to the lgapps page. This completes the registration;
Go back to the TV and press the "No" button, on the remote press the "EXIT" button;
Press the SMART button on the TV remote control and go to the menu;
In the upper right corner, select the sign in button;
Enter the data specified during registration: email address and password;
You will be prompted to enter additional data, click the "No" button;
3. Installing the SS IPTV application
Simple smart IPTV is one of the most popular Smart TV applications. SS IPTV was the first LG Smart World application to provide its users with the ability to watch IP TV
SS IPTV itself does not provide services to the user pay TV. The application only provides access to the content supplied by the IPTV operator.
Press the SMART button on the TV remote control and go to the menu;
Select the "Smart World" window;
In the upper right corner, select the "SEARCH" button;
In the search bar, enter "ssiptv" and press the red button on the remote control;
In the list that appears, select the program "SSIPTV";
Select the "Install" button and wait until the application is installed;
Select the "Start" button;
You must read and agree to the "User Agreement";
Select the channel of interest and click on the "OK" button;
Details about the SS IPTV application can be found on the website http://ss-iptv.com/
Interactive television is an opportunity to watch a large number of channels in high quality, powerful sound and broadcast control. To use this service, you will need a special set-top box or, if your TV has an IPTV function, an Internet connection. Consider how to use the service using a set-top box, like on an LG or Philips TV, and how IPTV setup on technology Samsung Smart TV?
IPTV settings on different models TVs are slightly different, but the essence is the same
First of all, connect the device to the router and the Network, connect the set-top box to the equipment using an SD or HDMI cable. What is the difference between them? When connected standard cable SD you get the usual digital image. To watch programs in HD mode, which is especially true for models with big screen, worth using HDMI input, so check if it is available on your device.
Turn on the set-top box and TV, select the image source (AV or HDMI), fill in the account parameters (the required data is specified in your agreement with the provider). After authorization, you can use all the benefits of the set-top box menu to customize the broadcast for yourself and watch your favorite TV channels in comfort.
IPTV service on LG TVs
To watch TV channels on interactive TV without a set-top box, LG equipment was created separate program- SS IPTV. But before installing it, you need to connect the TV to the Internet, and this is done as follows:
- Connect the LAN ports of the devices with a network cable.
- Enter the Smart settings and in the Network section, select the "Network Setup: Wired" tab.
- Here you will see the DNS and IP address parameters, in most cases they are filled in automatically, but in some cases you need to enter them using the remote control.
- After checking the connection, you will see data about the current connection to the network.
With built-in WiFi module, you can install wireless connection. To do this, follow these steps:
- AT Smart settings select the Network section and the about wireless setup networks.
- Determine the connection method - the easiest way is to stop at the option " Easy Installation”, in which case the parameters will be set automatically.
- In some cases, you will need to select an access point and enter a password to access it.
- The LG TV will check the entered data and display the Internet connection mode.
Note. You can also make a wireless connection using a special adapter that connects to the USB input on the TV.
Now let's move on to installing an application developed for LG appliances, which is free for all users. You can download the program installation package through the device menu or using a USB drive.
To download it via TV, go to the Smart menu, open the Smart World window. Then enter the name - SS IPTV in address bar and start searching. After installing the utility, do not forget to run it immediately.
If you want to open the application via a USB drive, then download the archive www.ss-iptv.com/files/lg_usbapp.zip, unpack it on an external drive. Connect the device to the TV, launch the Smart menu, My Apps.
Here you will need to register if you have not done this before, after which you will enter the application menu. Select as source external drive, launch the utility and enjoy watching your favorite TV shows.
Connect IPTV to Philips TV
Installing IPTV on models of this brand is quite simple, you only need a few steps:
- Connect your Philips device to a router with an access point .
- Click on the remote home button, enter the configuration menu.
- Open the "Operating mode" tab in the network settings, in the window that appears, enter the DNS value to get an Internet connection.
Now all that is left to do is download the widget with which you will watch IPTV on Philips TV, and the choice of it depends entirely on your preferences.
Setting up IPTV for Samsung models
To view digital channels on technology brand Samsung, you need to set up an internet connection and the corresponding utility.
The installation of these components is as follows:
- Connect the TV to the router with a cable.
- Select the menu on the remote smart hub, press the red button A.
- We create our account- enter Develop in the login line, create a password and re-enter these login details.
- Log in to the settings, stop at the Development section. After selecting it, enter the IP address - 188.168.31.14, if it does not fit, try the combination 31.128.159.40.
- Now go to the item "Synchronization of user applications", when the process is completed, press Enter.
- Now you have the nStreamPlayer utility, you can find it in the list among other applications.
- Run the program, enter www.powernet.com.ru/stream.xml in the Playlist URL1 field.
Now you watch digital TV by choosing channels from the presented list.
Process IPTV installations different for TVs different brands, be it Philips, Samsung or LG, but in any case it is quite simple for the user. By activating this affordable and convenient service, you will be able to watch your favorite channels in high quality and without interference, manage the broadcast, adjusting it as you wish.
The LG TV app can be installed from official store LG Apps Store (Category Entertainment) in your country.
If your country does not this application, try to register in another Smart TV country and download it there (see the list of countries). for information about TV activation options.
Foreword: The portal itself does not include channels, but is only a tool for playing streaming video.
Installing the application from USB flash drives: - not for the faint of heart.
To watch channels your his IPTV provider, download your playlist following this instruction .
Playlist download
Initially, the application has several channels in order to understand how it works.
But if your ISP gives you IPTV service, then you can download your playlist without losing test channels. If the procedure does not become clearer, try using these instructions.
Channel switching, etc.
- P+/P - scroll through the pages of the initial list of channels. You can also scroll by moving the cursor over the edges of the list.
- Left-Right (and P+/P-) – switching the channel list after starting the channel playback.
- OK, Down, Up - display the list of channels when playing a channel.
- INFO, INFOx2 - display information on the transmission, display a hint in the channel list.
- Digits - set the channel number directly - both in the list and during playback. "0" when playing - return to the previous channel.
- BACK - hide the channel list when playing, go back to the list.
- RATIO, Q.MENU - crooked image stretching.
- RED - viewing the current source in TV (DVB), setting the timer.
- GREEN - Launch of EPG and Channel Archive.
- YELLOW - displays the clock in the upper left corner on a permanent basis.
- BLUE - displays the Infobar on a permanent basis so that you can monitor the status of the stream on different channels.
Stream types supported on LG webOS
View threads UDP:// (Multicast), RTP://, RTMP://, RTSP:// do not work on LG TVs with operating system webOS. Stream types supported by webOS TV.
If your provider provides streams like UDP:// (multicast), such streams can only be started using UDPXY. Contact your provider for more details.
View threads MMS:// play correctly only with established regime webOS in Netcast (Emu) in the application settings.
Changing the Audio Track (for streams only, not for videos!)
The audio track of streams is automatically selected by installed language audio (1st language) in your TV settings (see picture below). If you have webOS TV, then in the application settings you need to enable webOS Video Mode into mode NC MPEG or NC Auto. The function works only on those streams where it is possible to switch audio tracks(usually HTTP only, except m3u8).
Manual audio track on streams can still be changed as follows in the TXT playlist.
epgCode, Channel Name, http://123.123.22.11:8000 ,ru
avi, Video pro Zajchika, http://www.quirksmode.org/html5/videos/big_buck_bunny.mp4 ,en
Examples: en- Russian, en- English, de- Deutsch, lt- Lithuanian, et- Estonian and so on..
The sound may not switch immediately (may take up to 10 seconds). Use only when the TV selects the wrong language. Possibly also valid for local provider links (UDP).
HLS Mode sometimes helps open streams faster on non-webOS LG TVs (except 2012 LM series). Experiment and see if this setting helps in your case.
The plugin is absolutely free and does not require any settings from the user.
This plugin can be installed in two ways:
Installation using LG Smart World;
Installation using a USB flash drive.
1. Launch Smart TV (button " Home"):
2. Select the window " smart world".
3. In the upper right corner, select the " Search".
4. In the search bar, enter "ss iptv" and press the red button on the remote control.
5. In the list that appears, select the program " SS IPTV":
6. Select the button " Install and wait for the application to install:
7. Select the button " Run":
2. Unpack the resulting archive to a USB flash drive
3. Insert the flash drive into the TV
Attention! On some TV models, the flash drive must be inserted into a dedicated port - USB Apps
Launch Smart TV ("Home" button):
4. Select "My applications":
If you do not have an LG apps account, you must register it. To do this, press the registration button - the red button on the remote control.
Fill in all the required fields (e-mail, password, re-password), click " Authentication".
IPTV, great opportunity to watch TV channels in high quality and completely free. LG smart tv owners often wonder how to watch iptv on lg smart tv for free. I will try to give two answers to this question in this short review.
- Application installation
- Application installationSS IPTV;
Both of these options make it possible in principle free view channels, which one will be more convenient for you personally, decide for yourself. I will try to indicate in this article all the nuances of each of the applications for viewing channels.
How to set up iptv on smart tv on lg smart tv:SSIPTV
You can watch channels via an Internet connection using the application SSIPTV, of course, if you are a happy owner of LG smart TV. All you need is a playlist with channels and competent setting the TV itself, and of course connecting the TV to the Internet. If you have already started using your smart TV, then you know that first you need to register an account, confirm it in a letter to e-mail and enter the data in the TV interface. So you will be able to use all its features.
As soon as you have connected the Internet to the TV and logged into the smart TV, the LG Store application store will become available to you, in which you can find SSIPTV. When you click on the corresponding icon with the application, click download and wait until it is installed on the TV. Running SSIPTV, you will see a menu, here you need to go to the settings. In the settings, select "download playlist".
As soon as the list with channels, the playlist, is loaded, the “my playlist” section will appear on the main screen of the application, opening it, you can see full list available TV programs.
How to watchIPTVon TVLG Smart TVfree with appVinteratv
With Vintera tv everything is much easier, this application already has ready list channels, that is, the playlist does not have to be downloaded. The choice here is certainly less, but it is quite enough for most users.
In terms of installation and use, too, nothing complicated. Just search for Vintera TV in the LG Store, download, install and enjoy watching. The main thing to remember is that your lg TV must be connected to the Internet all the time.
