IPTV on an LG Smart TV (webOS): setup guide for Australia (2026)

Updated 30 October 2026 · 6 min read · StreamAussie team

LG TVs run webOS, LG's own system, and it handles IPTV well once you have the right app. Like Samsung, it can't run Android apps such as TiviMate, but there are solid webOS players that work with your StreamAussie playlist. Here's how to set it up.

01Before you start

• webOS version: most LG Smart TVs from 2018 onwards support current IPTV apps. Update the TV software in Settings > Support.
• LG account: you need one to download apps from the LG Content Store.
• Connection: LG's Wi-Fi is fine for HD, but Ethernet is more reliable for 4K and big games.

02Which IPTV app to use on a LG TV

All three are just players: they don't include any channels. You add your StreamAussie playlist to them. App prices change and differ between stores, so check the current price in the app or on the developer's website before you pay, and use the free trial first.

03LG TV IPTV setup, step by step

1. Press Home, open the LG Content Store (or "Apps") and search for your chosen app.
2. Install it, open it and write down the MAC address on the start screen.
3. On your phone or computer, go to the app's official website and open the playlist upload page.
4. Enter the MAC address, paste the M3U link from your StreamAussie email and save.
5. Restart the app on your TV to load the channels.

New to playlists? Our M3U playlist guide explains the different link types.

04Tips for a better picture

• Turn off motion smoothing (TruMotion) for sport if the picture looks unnatural.
• Switch off Quick Start+ if the app takes a long time to reconnect after the TV wakes.
• If HD streams stutter on Wi-Fi, try the 5 GHz band or a cable; more in fix IPTV buffering.

05Common problems

The playlist won't load

Check the MAC address on the website matches the TV exactly. If you swapped between Wi-Fi and Ethernet, the TV shows a different MAC.

The guide shows the wrong times

Set the TV's time zone to your state in Settings > General > Time & Date. Queensland, WA and the NT don't use daylight saving, which often causes one-hour errors; see our EPG guide.

06Frequently asked questions

Can I install IPTV on an LG TV?

Yes. Download an IPTV player like IBO Player, SmartOne IPTV or SET IPTV from the LG Content Store and add your playlist on the app's website using the TV's MAC address.

Does TiviMate work on LG TVs?

No, TiviMate is Android-only. Plug a Firestick or Chromecast with Google TV into your LG to use it.

Why is the TV guide on my LG an hour out?

The TV's time zone or daylight saving setting doesn't match your state. Set it manually in the Time & Date settings.

Do LG IPTV apps cost money?

Most have a free trial and then a small licence fee per TV, paid to the app developer and separate from your StreamAussie plan.