How to set up IPTV and watch on TV, connect a set-top box, router, settings

IPTV is a modern broadcasting technology that combines Internet access and a digital signal. Serves to increase the number of channels and programs with the ability to view them on TV, computer, smartphone. IPTV connection options and settings differ depending on the type of device.

IPTV set-top box connection

Algorithm for connecting the
set-top box :

1. Press “Setup” on the remote control.
2. Select “Advanced settings” set the time and date (required to use the options “Timeshift”, “Video on demand”.
3. Select “Network Configuration” – “Ethernet”.
4. Click “Auto (DNSR)” – “Ok”.
5. Under “Network Status” check “Ethernet”.
6. Expand the Servers menu, enter pool.ntp.org in the NTP search bar.
7. Go to “Video Settings” and disable “Force DVI”. Set the screen resolution parameters, set the video output mode (according to the instructions).
8. Save your changes. Restart.

The set-top box is connected to the TV with a wire to HDMI or AV output.

How to connect IPTV to TV through a router

A router is used to connect IPTV to the TV. Internet speed must be more than 10 Mbps.

Using a LAN cable

Connection using a LAN wire is possible if the Internet provider uses the PPPoE or L2TP protocols. Follow these steps:

1. Plug one end of the LAN cable into the jack on the router.
2. Insert the other end into the socket on the TV.

After connecting the cable, configure:

1. Open the menu, find “Network Settings”. “Cable connected” appears.
2. Go to the “Start” submenu.
3. Specify the option of connecting to the Internet: in the “Settings” menu, find “Connection option”, select “Cable”, click “Next”.

Wireless way

The TV must have a Wi-Fi module. Its absence is replaced by a USB adapter. Algorithm of actions:

1. Open the “Settings” – “Network Settings” menu.
2. Select “Connection method” – “Wireless network”.
3. Select the one you want from the list, enter the password.

Specific settings depend on the router model

D-LINK

Algorithm of actions:

1. Go to the web interface:
   • IP address – 192.168.0.1 .;
   • login – admin;
   • the password is admin.
2. On the main page, select “IPTV Setup Wizard”.
3. A window for selecting a LAN port will open.
4. Select a port. Click “Edit” and “Save”.

TP-LINK

Follow the steps:

1. Go to the web interface:
   • IP address – 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1;
   • login – admin;
   • the password is admin.
2. In the “Network” tab, go to “IPTV”.
3. Enable “IGMP Proxy”.
4. Select “Mode” – “Bridge”.
5. Select LAN port 4.
6. Save.

In the new web interface, it will look like this:

ASUS

Algorithm of actions:

1. Go to the web interface:
   • IP address – 192.168.1.1;
   • login – admin;
   • the password is admin.
2. Open “Local network”, go to “IPTV”.
3. Enable “IGMP Proxy”.
4. Start “IGMP Snooping”.
5. Click “Udpxy” and set the value to 1234.
6. Apply the settings.

Net gear

Follow these steps:

1. Go to the web interface:
   • IP address – 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1;
   • login – admin;
   • password – password.
2. Select “Advanced Mode”, go to the “Settings” menu.
3. Find “Internet Port Settings”.
4. Go to the “Redirect IPTV” sub-item and mark – LAN 4.
5. Click Apply.

ZyXEL

Setting algorithm:

1. Go to the web interface:
   • IP – 192.168.1.1;
   • login – admin;
   • the password is 1234.
2. From the “WAN” menu, select the “Choose Bridge Port (s)” field.
3. Specify the LAN port.
4. Save the settings.

Connecting and configuring IPTV on TVs of various models

The presence of the SMART function on the TV allows you to watch IPTV TV programs over the Internet.

Smart LG

To connect IPTV to Smart LV TVs, set up in one of 2 ways.
First way . Algorithm of actions:

1. Select “LG Smart World” from the App Store menu.
2. Install the “Tuner” application.
3. Select “Network” and click on “Advanced Settings”.
4. In the window that opens, uncheck “Automatic”, change DNS to 46.36.218.194.
5. Turn the TV off and on again.

Second way . Follow these steps:

1. Select “LG Smart World” from the App Store menu.
2. Find “SS IPTV”, download and install according to prompts.
3. Go into settings and write down the code.
4. Install the playlist:
   • follow the link ;
   • enter the recorded code;
   • find and download the file you want.
5. Turn the TV off and on again.

Smart Samsung

Algorithm of actions:

1. Select “Smart Hub” on the remote.
2. Press button A.
3. Go to “Create Account”.
4. Enter:
   • login – develop;
   • the password is 123456.
5. Click on “Create Account”.
6. Set your login and password.
7. On the remote press “Tools” and select “Settings”.
8. The Development window will appear.
9. Go to “IP Address Setting”.
10. When syncing your device with Smart Hub, dial 188.168.31.14 or 31.128.159.40.
11. Press “Application Sync” – “Enter”.
12. In the list of applications (on the TV) find “Stream Player”, activate.
13. In the search box “Playlist URL1” type http://powernet.com.ru/stream.xml .
14. As a result, a list of popular channels will appear.

Philips

The Fork Smart widget is used to connect IPTV. Algorithm of actions:

1. Go to the menu through the remote control, turn on “View parameters”.
2. Fix the indicators.
3. Go back to the menu, find “Network Settings”.
4. Configure the IP address.
5. Start the setup by marking the recorded data.
6. Reboot your TV.
7. Select “Smart” on the remote control.
8. The vidget Megogo will connect, which connects Forksmart.
9. Forkplayer will connect and IPTV will be installed.

How to connect and configure IPTV on a TV, set-top box, phone, tablet with Android in 2020: https://youtu.be/gN7BygfzVsc

Computer connection

To play a playlist, you must:

1. Open the app.
2. Click on the gear.
3. In the line “Address of the channel list” write the link or indicate the path to the downloaded file in M3U format.

There is a versatile VLC Media Player app. By adding a playlist:

1. Run the program.
2. Select “Media” from the menu.
3. Click “Open URL” (M3U file – “Open file”).
4. In the “Network” item, enter the playlist address.
5. Play it back.

Another option is the SPB TV Russia app. You can purchase it from the Microsoft Store, the Windows store.

How to set up and watch IPTV on Android devices (tablets and smartphones)

By installing the IPTV Player application, you can watch IPTV on Android devices (tablet, smartphone).

Purchasing a service from a provider for an additional fee

It is necessary:

1. Connect the device to the network.
2. Download a video player from the Play Market , activate it.
3. Download from the Play Market a special application for installing the m3u playlist (with a high average rating).
4. Request a file or link from the provider.
5. To download channels:
   • go to the IPTV application;
   • select “Add a playlist”;
   • click “Select File” or “Add URL”.
6. A window will appear in which write down the data received from the provider.
7. Confirm the action.
8. A list of channels will appear in the window that appears.

Configuring with Apps

Use proven applications to watch IPTV. Download and install the application, find playlists yourself. The installation procedure is similar to the first method.

IPTV Player

The application has a user-friendly interface. Channels can be sorted by categories, for favorite programs set the status “Favorites”. The video shows the application setup:

Kodi Player

For comfortable viewing of IPTV, you need to install plugins:

1. Go to “Add-ons”.
2. Select “My Add-ons” – “PVR Client” – “Simple PVR IPTV Client”.
3. Go to settings.
4. Add an m3u playlist.

The video shows the setup and installation of the application:

Lazy Player

The application plays videos from Vkontakte and YouTube sites. It is possible to add programs to Favorites. To add a playlist, upload a file or paste a URL. App setting in video:

Using Proxy

When broadcasting IPTV, problems are detected – poor image and sound quality. To avoid these problems, set up a UDP proxy on your computer or router. When activating the function in the router, watch TV on your tablet, smartphone and other devices. Algorithm of actions:

1. Download UDP Proxy from Play Market.
2. Activate.
3. Select “UDP-multicast Interface” then “HTTP Server Interface”.
4. The IP address of the interfaces must match the IP address of the network connection. To do this, click on the icon with a network connection: Windows 7 – “Status” – “Information”; Windows XP – “Status” – “Support”.
5. Enter IP addresses in UDP-to-HTTP Proxy.
6. Save, install and run.
7. From the menu select “Application Settings”, go to “Proxy Settings”, enter the IP address and port set in the UDP-to-HTTP Proxy.
8. Select the type of proxy server.
9. Activate.

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