Smart IPTV and SS IPTV: Playlist Apps for Samsung and LG TVs
Quick Answer
Smart IPTV and SS IPTV are two separate third-party players built for Smart TVs. Neither asks you to type a long playlist address with the remote. Smart IPTV shows your TV's MAC address, and you upload your M3U link against that address on the developer's website. SS IPTV gives you a connection code that you enter in its online playlist editor. Both use M3U playlists. Availability depends on your TV's brand, model, year and country.
Key Points
- Smart IPTV: playlist linked to the TV's MAC address on the developer's site.
- SS IPTV: playlist linked with a connection code from the app's settings.
- Both use M3U links rather than an Xtream Codes login.
- Smart IPTV is a one-time paid activation after a trial; SS IPTV has been free.
- Both are independent third-party apps, not affiliated with Xtreme HD IPTV.
Typing a 100-character playlist link with a TV remote is miserable, and Samsung and LG TVs have smaller app stores than Android devices. These two apps solve the first problem in different ways, which is why they're often mentioned together.
Setting Up Smart IPTV
- Install Smart IPTV from your TV's app store if it is listed for your model.
- Open it and note the MAC address shown on screen.
- On a phone or computer, open the developer's playlist upload page, enter the MAC address and your M3U link (and EPG address if you have one).
- Restart the app on the TV; the playlist loads automatically.
Setting Up SS IPTV
- Install SS IPTV from the Samsung or LG store if it is listed.
- Open Settings in the app and generate a connection code.
- On a phone or computer, open the SS IPTV playlist editor, enter the code and add your M3U link as an external playlist.
- Save, then return to the TV; the playlist appears in the app.
How They Compare
| Smart IPTV | SS IPTV | |
|---|---|---|
| Playlist linking | TV's MAC address + web upload | Connection code + web editor |
| Login format | M3U link | M3U link |
| Cost | One-time activation after a trial period (set by the developer) | Has been free |
| Availability | Varies by brand, model and region | Varies by brand, model and region |
If Neither App Is in Your TV's Store
Store listings change: Smart IPTV, for example, has not been consistently available in Samsung's store over the years. If you can't find either, a Fire TV Stick or Google TV device plugged into an HDMI port gives you the full range of Android players such as TiviMate and IPTV Smarters Pro. Samsung-specific options are covered in IPTV apps on Samsung TVs.
Getting an M3U Link
Both apps need an M3U link. If your provider gave you an Xtream Codes login, ask for the M3U version; most providers can issue both. Our M3U guide shows what the link looks like.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Smart IPTV and SS IPTV the same app?
No. They are different apps from different developers that solve the same problem in different ways.
Do I have to re-upload my playlist when it changes?
If your provider's link stays the same, no; the app re-reads it. If the link itself changes, upload the new one.
Check how Xtreme HD IPTV runs on Smart TVs on the devices page.