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Samsung Smart TVs are found in millions of UK homes, and IPTV transforms what you can watch on them. This guide covers the best ways to get IPTV working on your Samsung Smart TV — from native apps to external device options — and walks you through setup for each method.
Your Options for IPTV on Samsung Smart TV
There are two main approaches to getting IPTV on a Samsung Smart TV:
Option 1: Native Apps (Built-in Smart Hub)
Samsung's Tizen OS supports IPTV through dedicated apps in the Smart Hub app store. The main options are:
- Smart IPTV: Premium app with excellent interface (~£5.49 one-time fee)
- SSIPTV: Free alternative with solid M3U support
Option 2: External Streaming Device
Connect an Amazon Firestick or Android TV box to your Samsung TV's HDMI port. This gives you access to TiviMate and IPTV Smarters — the two best IPTV apps available — on your Samsung screen. Many users prefer this approach for the superior interface and performance.
Setting Up Smart IPTV on Samsung TV
Smart IPTV is the most popular native IPTV app for Samsung Tizen TVs:
- Press the Home button on your Samsung remote
- Navigate to Apps and open the Samsung App Store (Smart Hub)
- Search for 'Smart IPTV' and install it (there is a one-time activation fee of approximately £5.49)
- Open Smart IPTV and note the MAC address displayed on screen
- Using your phone or computer, go to the Smart IPTV website and add your MAC address along with your PROTVHUB M3U URL
- Restart the app on your Samsung TV — your channels will load automatically
Note: Smart IPTV requires web-based setup. You cannot enter the M3U URL directly on the TV — it must be done via the Smart IPTV website using your TV's MAC address.
Setting Up SSIPTV on Samsung TV (Free Alternative)
SSIPTV is a free alternative that allows direct URL entry on the TV:
- Search for 'SS IPTV' in the Samsung App Store and install it
- Open SSIPTV and press the Settings button (gear icon)
- Navigate to Playlist / Sources
- Add a new source, enter a name, and paste your PROTVHUB M3U URL
- Save and return to the main screen
- Select your playlist — channels will load within 60 seconds
Using a Firestick with Samsung TV (Best Option)
For the best possible IPTV experience on your Samsung TV, connecting an Amazon Firestick to the HDMI port is our recommended approach:
- Access TiviMate or IPTV Smarters — far superior to native Samsung apps
- Full 4K streaming support on Firestick 4K Max models
- Better performance and lower buffering rates
- Regular app updates from the Amazon App Store
- A Firestick 4K Max costs around £55 and transforms your Samsung TV into a premium IPTV device
Simply plug the Firestick into your Samsung TV's HDMI port, connect it to your Wi-Fi, install TiviMate, and enter your PROTVHUB credentials. The entire setup takes under 10 minutes.