Quick answer
As of November 2026, HHPlayer for Samsung TV is coming soon to the Samsung Apps store and is not available yet. If you want to watch on a Samsung TV today, the apps verified for this article are Smarters Pro (listed as available on Samsung by its maker), Smart IPTV and Net IPTV. Pick by how you want to add your playlist and whether you accept a paid activation.
HHPlayer is a media player and includes no content. You bring a playlist or login from a provider you are entitled to use.
What to look for in an IPTV player on a Samsung TV
- Your TV's age. Samsung TVs run Tizen, and apps target specific Tizen versions. Older models may not be supported by newer app builds.
- Playlist type. M3U link or Xtream Codes login? See M3U vs Xtream Codes.
- Setup effort. Some apps take your login on the TV; others need you to upload the playlist on a website using a code or device identifier.
- TV guide and catch-up. Check that the app shows a proper EPG and supports your provider's catch-up. See our TV guide explainer.
- Price. Free, trial then paid, or one-off activation.
- Where it comes from. Install from the Samsung Apps store only. Tizen cannot install APK files, and be careful with look-alike apps: check the developer name in the listing.
The players compared
HHPlayer (coming soon on Samsung)
HHPlayer is free, with no ads, no account and no in-app purchases; your playlists and viewing history stay on the device. It reads M3U links and Xtream Codes logins and offers live TV with categories, favorites and a live preview, a full TV guide grid from your provider's XMLTV data, catch-up and restart when your provider supports it, movies and series with resume, search, multiple playlists and a parental lock. It is designed for the remote and for modest TV hardware. The Samsung version targets Tizen 4.0 and later (2018 TVs and newer); see the Samsung page for its status.
Smarters Pro
Smarters Pro, by Tech Smarters, lists Samsung TV as available on its website, alongside Android, Android TV, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Windows and macOS (LG is "coming soon"). The Samsung Apps listing for "IPTV Smarters Pro" is free and mentions live TV, movies, series, catch-up, the Xtream Codes API, an EPG, parental controls and multiple subscriptions; that listing's last update was May 2023, so check the store for the current version. Because many look-alike apps exist, confirm the developer in the listing. Details in HHPlayer vs IPTV Smarters.
Smart IPTV (SIPTV)
Smart IPTV's official site lists a Tizen 6.5+ build (2022 models and newer), version 3.1.3 dated July 2026. Activation is a one-off 5.49 EUR per TV. No channels are included, and you upload an M3U playlist on the vendor's website. We could not verify support for older Samsung models, so check that your TV is listed.
Net IPTV
The Samsung Apps listing for Net IPTV (netflipp GmbH) says no channels are included, with a free 7-day period followed by a paid activation; see the listing for the current price. Payment happens on the developer's website, and you upload your M3U there. The listing does not mention an EPG.
Comparison table (November 2026)
| App | On Samsung today | Price | Playlists | TV guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HHPlayer | Coming soon (Tizen 4.0+) | Free, no ads | M3U, Xtream Codes | Full grid, catch-up if supported |
| Smarters Pro | Yes, per its maker | Free listing; see store for details | Xtream Codes API per listing | EPG, catch-up per listing |
| Smart IPTV | Yes (Tizen 6.5+) | 5.49 EUR per TV | M3U, uploaded on the vendor site | Not verified for Tizen |
| Net IPTV | Yes | Free 7 days, then paid | M3U, uploaded on the developer site | Not mentioned in listing |
How to install an IPTV player on a Samsung TV
- Press Home on the Smart Remote and open Apps.
- Use the search icon and type the app name.
- Open the right listing, check the developer name, then choose Install.
- Open the app and add your playlist: M3U link, Xtream Codes details, or the upload code the app shows.
- Let the channels load, then browse the guide and mark favorites.
If an app is missing, your region or TV model may not be supported. Samsung TVs cannot install APK files; for that, see our guides for Android TV and Fire TV. You can try our demo playlist on another device first.
Our verdict
For Samsung today, Smarters Pro is the widely used option and Smart IPTV is the verified low-cost one if you accept a one-off activation. If you prefer a free, ad-free player with a full TV guide, HHPlayer for Samsung is on its way; meanwhile it already runs on Android TV, Fire TV, Mac and Windows. LG owner? See the LG TV guide.
Prices and availability change; the store listing has the current details. Use only a playlist from a provider you are entitled to use.
Questions and answers
Is HHPlayer available on Samsung TV?
Not yet. HHPlayer for Samsung (Tizen 4.0 and later, 2018 TVs and newer) is coming soon to the Samsung Apps store. Follow the Samsung page.
Can I install an APK on a Samsung TV?
No. Samsung TVs run Tizen and install apps from the Samsung Apps store. APK files are for Android-based devices such as Android TV.
Is IPTV legal?
An IPTV player is legal software. Whether watching is legal depends on the content and your provider. HHPlayer includes no content, so use a playlist from a provider you are entitled to use.
Which Samsung TVs does HHPlayer support?
The Samsung version will target Tizen 4.0 and later, which means TVs from 2018 onward. It is not released yet.
Why can't I find an IPTV app in my Samsung store?
App availability can depend on your region and TV model. Check the developer name in the listing, since look-alike apps exist, and see the app's own site for supported models.