A new Smart TV is exciting for about 20 minutes — until you realize the built-in apps don’t include the live channels you actually want. Netflix is there. YouTube is there. Your local broadcaster’s catch-up app is there. But the live sports, international news, and niche channels you’re after? Not so much.
This guide walks through how to get live TV streaming working on Samsung, LG, and Android TV platforms. The process is different on each, but the end result is the same: hundreds of live channels on your big screen.
Samsung Smart Hub (Tizen OS)
Samsung’s Tizen OS doesn’t support sideloading APKs, which limits your options slightly. Your best routes are: using the built-in Smart Hub to install compatible apps (IPTV Smarters Pro is available in some regions), or connecting an external device like a Firestick or Android TV stick to the HDMI port. The external device approach is more reliable and gives you access to the full Android app ecosystem.
For Samsung TVs from 2020 onward, check the Samsung App Store for “Live TV” or “Xtream” — availability varies by region. If you don’t find a compatible app, the Firestick route takes under 5 minutes to set up. See our full setup guide for device-specific steps.
LG Smart TV (webOS)
LG’s webOS platform offers slightly more flexibility. The LG Content Store includes a handful of streaming player apps, and webOS 6.0+ (LG TVs from 2021 onward) supports developer mode, which allows APK sideloading through LG’s official developer tools. This requires a free LG developer account and a USB drive or local network connection.
The developer mode method works well for TiviMate and XCIPTV — both install cleanly on webOS 6.0+. Once installed, you connect them to your MazzTV subscription using your Xtream Codes credentials. If your LG TV is older than 2021, an external stick is the simpler path.
Android TV and Google TV
Android TV is the most straightforward platform for live TV streaming. The Google Play Store includes IPTV Smarters Pro, XCIPTV, and Tivimate directly — no sideloading required. Install any of these, enter your MazzTV Xtream Codes details, and you’re watching live channels within 3 minutes.
Google TV (the updated interface on newer Android TV devices) works identically — the underlying Android layer is the same. Chromecast with Google TV, Sony Bravia TVs, Philips Android TVs, and Nvidia Shield all run this platform. It’s the most plug-and-play option in 2026.
What Streaming Quality to Expect
MazzTV streams in SD, HD, and Full HD by default, with 4K streams available on selected channels. For 4K, you need a stable 25Mbps connection and a display that supports it. For HD on a 55″ screen, 10Mbps is sufficient. Most home broadband connections in Europe and North America exceed this comfortably — the bottleneck is almost always the router-to-TV Wi-Fi link, not the internet speed itself. An Ethernet cable eliminates that issue entirely.
Setting Up the EPG (TV Guide)
An electronic program guide makes live TV usable — without it, you’re guessing what’s on. MazzTV provides an EPG URL that’s compatible with all three major player apps. You paste it once during setup, and the guide auto-updates daily. Our channels list shows all channels with their EPG codes if you need to configure them manually.
How MazzTV Solves This
Regardless of which Smart TV platform you have, MazzTV’s streaming subscription works on it — either natively or via a compatible player app. The full setup guide has platform-specific instructions for every major device type.
The Standard plan at €12/month covers one screen. Households with multiple TVs can step up to Plus (€19/month, 2 devices) or Premium (€29/month, 3 devices). Try the €2.99 24-hour trial on your specific TV before committing. View all plans at our pricing page.