Last updated: November 10, 2026. Disclosure: Mayolia and eKoPlayer have the same owner. We recommend it where it fits and say where other options are better.
The most reliable IPTV player for an LG TV today is not an app on the TV at all. It’s an app on a Fire OS Fire TV Stick, a Google TV device or an Apple TV plugged into the LG’s HDMI port, running eKoPlayer or TiviMate. If you’d rather stay on the TV itself, LG’s Content Store has a couple of players, such as Smart IPTV and SS IPTV, which you should verify on their official sites first.
One thing up front, because most pages skip it. eKoPlayer’s LG app is built and working, but it is not in the LG Content Store yet, and there’s no release date. If an article tells you to search for eKoPlayer on your LG TV today, it’s wrong. We’ll say so again in the install section so nobody wastes an evening on it.
Which IPTV player should you pick for your LG TV?
| Your situation | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You want the most reliable setup today | Fire TV Stick (Fire OS), Google TV device or Apple TV with eKoPlayer | Works on any LG with an HDMI port, and the app is already released on those platforms |
| You want TiviMate | Fire TV Stick (Fire OS) or Google TV device | TiviMate is an Android TV and Fire TV app, with no LG version |
| You want an app on the LG itself, nothing extra | Smart IPTV or SS IPTV | Both name LG on their own official sites |
| You want eKoPlayer on the LG app itself | Wait | Built, but waiting on the LG Content Store, no date |
| You use Apple devices | Apple TV | eKoPlayer TV is on the App Store; see IPTV on Apple TV |
How do you check which webOS version your LG TV has?
LG TVs run LG’s own webOS operating system. The quickest way to see your version, according to LG’s help pages, is to press the Settings (gear) or Mute button on the remote three times in a row; the version appears on screen.
The menu route depends on the year. On webOS 4.5 and earlier (2019 and older), go to All Settings → General → About This TV. On webOS 5.0 and later (2020 on), the information is under All Settings → Support, and LG’s help library lists Support → TV Information for 2023 and later models. LG itself notes that menus vary by model, so use the triple-press trick if your menu looks different.
As a rough guide: webOS 3.0 is 2016, 4.0 is 2018, 4.5 is 2019, 5.0 is 2020, 6.0 is 2021, then the version numbers follow the model year (22 for 2022, 23 for 2023, and so on). Smart IPTV’s official site says its current version supports webOS 3.0 and newer, with an older version for webOS 1.0 to 2.0 and Netcast TVs.
How did we judge LG IPTV players?
We didn’t test these on a bench. This is based on each maker’s own site and store listing, and on what matters on an LG: whether the app is actually in the LG Content Store, whether it works with the Magic Remote and D-pad, whether it supports an electronic program guide (EPG), and whether the price is stated clearly. Where we couldn’t confirm a detail on an official page, we’ve left it out.
What are the IPTV player options for LG TVs?
| Player | On LG? | Price model | Guide | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eKoPlayer on a Fire OS stick, Google TV or Apple TV | Via HDMI; the LG’s own app is not released | 7-day free trial, then $5 for one year or $10 once, per device | XMLTV guide, catch-up where provider supports it | No recording; one licence per device; not on Vega OS devices |
| eKoPlayer LG app | Not in the LG Content Store yet | Same as above when released | Same | No release date |
| TiviMate (on Fire OS or Google TV) | Via HDMI | Free with in-app Premium | TV guide, catch-up, recording, multi-view named on its Play listing | No LG, Apple TV or Samsung app |
| Smart IPTV | Per its official site: webOS 3.0 and newer | Fee not stated on its home page | Channel and EPG search per the site | Read its Activation page before paying |
| SS IPTV | Its own page says it was the first app in LG’s app store | Not stated on its page | Online playlist editor | Verify that the version fits your webOS |
| IBO Player, Flix IPTV, SET IPTV | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Check the official site and LG Content Store listing |
Which LG option is best for what?
eKoPlayer on an external device
Best for: LG owners who want the more dependable route today.
Pros: Supports M3U, M3U8 and Xtream Codes, multiple playlists, an XMLTV guide with a whole-hour time shift, catch-up where your provider supports it, favorites, search, subtitle and audio-track choice, and a parental lock. No account or email. It ships empty, so you bring your own source.
Cons: No recording or DVR. One licence per device. On Fire TV it only works on Fire OS models, not Vega OS ones. It isn’t on Roku, Windows or Mac.
Price model: A 7-day trial starts on its own. Then $5 for one year (no auto-renewal) or $10 once, per device. See our eKoPlayer review.
TiviMate on Fire OS or Google TV
Best for: People who want recording or a heavy-duty guide interface.
Pros: According to its Google Play listing, TiviMate offers a TV guide, catch-up, recording and multi-view. It’s free with an in-app Premium upgrade.
Cons: No iOS, Apple TV, Samsung or LG app. Apps on the App Store using the name are clones. Its Play listing was reported missing in July 2026 and was listed again in November, so check where you install it. See TiviMate alternatives.
Smart IPTV (LG app)
Best for: A simple player on the LG itself.
Pros: The official site describes it as just a media player with no channels included, and says version 3.1.3 supports webOS 3.0 and newer.
Cons: The home page doesn’t state a price, so read the Activation page directly. Beware of resellers.
SS IPTV
Best for: LG owners who like to manage playlists from a website.
SS IPTV’s own page says it became the first app of LG Smart World, and describes uploading your playlist and editing it on the site. It doesn’t state fees or Samsung support, so we don’t either.
How do you get eKoPlayer on an LG TV today?
Don’t look for it in the LG Content Store. It isn’t there. Use one of these:
- Fire TV Stick (Fire OS): plug it into the LG’s HDMI port. On the stick, install the free Downloader app by AFTVnews, enter code 2976056 (or go to aftv.news/2976056) and install eKoPlayer. Details on the Fire TV install page. Activate with the 12-character Device ID from Settings → Activation at ekoplayer.com/activation/.
- Google TV or Android TV device: install eKoPlayer from Google Play, and activate inside the app through the store. See IPTV on Google TV.
- Apple TV: install “eKoPlayer TV: IPTV Player” from the App Store.
Then add your playlist: an M3U URL, or server URL, username and password for Xtream Codes, plus an XMLTV guide URL if you have one.
Watch the LG status page if you’d rather wait for the native app.
Which streaming device should you buy for an LG?
If you already own a Fire TV Stick, check the model first. The Fire TV Stick 4K Select and the 2026 Fire TV Stick HD run Amazon’s Vega OS, which can’t sideload eKoPlayer, TiviMate or most IPTV players. Open Settings → My Fire TV → About: if it says “OS 1.x” instead of “Fire OS”, it’s a Vega model. Our Vega OS guide explains what to do.
Older Fire OS models such as the Fire TV Stick 4K and 4K Max are the usual route, covered in best IPTV app for Firestick. A Google TV device or Nvidia Shield works too; see IPTV on Nvidia Shield.
What other tips help on LG TVs?
- Update webOS if apps crash or the Content Store won’t load. LG lists the update path under All Settings → Support → Software Update on 2020 and newer sets.
- Prefer Ethernet on older LGs; weak Wi-Fi shows up as buffering. See IPTV freezing and buffering.
- Audio: if some channels have no sound, switch the audio track in the player first, then check the TV’s digital audio output. PCM is the common safe setting if you use a soundbar. See IPTV no sound.
- Older TVs: webOS 1.0 to 2.0 and Netcast sets may only get older app versions, as Smart IPTV’s site notes.
What should you avoid on an LG TV?
- Sideloading random IPK files from sites that aren’t the developer’s own.
- Paying “activation” fees to people who aren’t the app’s maker.
- Free M3U lists and “premium unlocked” apps. Players are legal; your content must come from sources you’re authorised to use. See Is IPTV legal?
- Assuming that an app on Google Play is on the LG Content Store. Different platforms, different listings.
Frequently asked questions
Is eKoPlayer available on LG TVs?
Not yet. The LG app is built and working, but it’s waiting for the LG Content Store and there’s no date. Until then, use eKoPlayer on a Fire OS Fire TV Stick, a Google TV device or an Apple TV connected to the LG.
What is the best IPTV app for LG TV?
The most reliable setup is an external device with eKoPlayer or TiviMate. For an app on the TV itself, Smart IPTV and SS IPTV both name LG on their official sites.
Can I use TiviMate on an LG TV?
Not directly. TiviMate has no LG app. Run it on a Fire OS Fire TV Stick or a Google TV device connected to the LG.
How do I know my LG’s webOS version?
Press the Settings or Mute button on the remote three times in a row. You can also look under All Settings → General → About This TV on older sets, or Support on newer ones.
Will an LG TV from 2016 work with these players?
Smart IPTV’s site lists webOS 3.0 and newer for its current version, and an older version for earlier webOS. For external devices, any LG with HDMI works.