In addition to the channels that you can play on your television through DTT, it is also possible to access a complete list of international channels and all kinds through IPTV lists. At Xataka Smart Home we have written about a multitude of methods to obtain this type of list, such as the one offered by TDTChannels for access some of the national channels for free and through the Internet.
In this case, we will recommend a series of applications so you can access these IPTV lists through your Samsung TV. These clients do not have a direct way to play the channels, so you will be the one who must provide the application with the list of channels through a URL or a file that contains the list.
Most of the applications that we are going to recommend in this article are available through the official Samsung application store on your television, so all you have to do is do a simple search and download it to your TV.
These IPTV lists are usually found in .m3u, .m3u8 or w3u format, and are basically a collection of streaming channels that can be accessed through clients and applications that have the ability to decode these lists.
Most of the lists that circulate on the Internet are compilations of free national channels although there are also (illegal) paid lists that depend on the user who has contracted IPTV services from their operator to recode and retransmit their signal over the Internet, communicating with this list through an IP address linked to the equipment.
Most players will only ask us for the URL in which the list is located to be able to enjoy all the channels. However, it is also possible to transfer a file with the list of channels to the storage system of our TV.
It is one of the most recognized IPTV clients due to both the functions it provides and its constant support from its developers. This player offers compatibility with the main Smart TV platforms, including Samsung’s TizenOS.
The player includes advanced features such as the ability to play content in picture-in-picture mode, compatibility with lists in all kinds of formats including M3U, and VPN integration in case the user requires it.
Although these types of services are not illegal, their developers have had numerous problems keeping your tool in the major app stores. That is why its availability is sometimes limited. In Spain, his team received a sanction from LaLiga, preventing access to its website or the application. Due to this, although it is still the most recommended on platforms other than Google TV or Fire TV, it is likely that you will encounter problems when installing it.
Undoubtedly one of the longest-lived and most effective IPTV players on Tizen. Smart IPTV is an application that offers a simple and functional design, allowing us to enjoy our IPTV lists without too much difficulty.
The application offers the possibility to organize the lists by categories and groups, EPG to obtain information about the programming, timer settings and more.
The client It is free through the official Samsung store on your Smart TV, although after the trial period, we will have to activate it through a single payment of 5.49 euros through its official website. The app only weighs a little over 1 MB, so it won’t take up too much space on our television.
Another of the most recommended options on Samsung televisions is OTTPlayer. In this case we find a very simple and functional client, with compatibility with M3U and M3U8 lists and the possibility of seeing the information of the program that is being broadcast.
To add IPTV lists you need to register on your portal and follow the instructions depending on the model of television you have. Once with the app on the television, we can add the URL that contains the list. Once this is done, the channels should appear in the client of our television instantly. The app is completely free, so we don’t have to worry about activating the service.
This is another of the best-known alternative clients for TizenOS to play IPTV lists. The app allows you to upload lists in multiple formats, including M2U, XSPF, ASX, and pls. In addition, it includes parental control and EPG to obtain information about what is being broadcast on the channel.
The app is also compatible with many Samsung TV models, starting from models launched in 2011. To obtain it, we just have to go to the official Samsung application store on our television and search for it. This application it’s completely free, so we can enjoy all its content at no cost. In addition, it will not take up too much storage space on our TV either.
In order to expand the amount of content and features on your Smart TV, purchasing a device with Fire TV OS, Android TV or Google TV will provide you with the greatest compatibility in terms of applications. In this way, you will be able to download highly recommended apps such as TiViMate for playing IPTV lists, among many others.
Normally, operating systems such as TizenOS, webOS and the like, usually have numerous limitations for the user in this regard. That is why many choose to purchase a multimedia device such as the Fire TV Stick, a Chromecast or similar. Frankly, if you find yourself in this situation, it is usually the best option to choose.
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