VexaStream

IPTV for LG Smart TV

LG televisions run webOS, and like Samsung's Tizen it is a closed platform served by its own store, the LG Content Store. Several capable IPTV players are listed there, and the Magic Remote makes navigating a long channel list far quicker than a standard directional pad.

Below: which LG model years work, the install and activation flow used by most webOS players, and the issues LG owners report most often.

LG TV compatibility

What works, what does not, and which install route applies to this platform.

Supported model years
2016 and newer LG Smart TVs running webOS 3.0 or later
Install method
LG Content Store on the television
Playlist formats
M3U and Xtream Codes, depending on the player
Remote
Magic Remote pointer control is supported by most players

Before you start

  • A working LG Smart TV (2016 or newer) connected to your home network
  • A broadband connection of at least 15 Mbps for HD and 25 Mbps or more for 4K
  • An active VexaStream subscription and the login details emailed after checkout
  • A player app that supports the M3U or Xtream Codes format

How to set up IPTV on LG TV

Follow these steps in order. Most subscribers finish in under ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Open the LG Content Store

    Press Home on the remote, choose the LG Content Store, and search for an IPTV player supporting M3U or Xtream Codes.

  2. 2

    Install and note the activation key

    Launch the app once. Most webOS players display a MAC address or device key used to link a playlist through the developer's web portal.

  3. 3

    Link your VexaStream playlist

    On a phone or computer, open the developer's portal, enter the device key, and add your VexaStream server URL, username and password from the welcome email.

  4. 4

    Reload on the television

    Restart the player on the TV. Channel categories and program guide data will download on first launch.

  5. 5

    Adjust picture settings for live TV

    Set the picture mode to Standard or Filmmaker for accurate motion, and disable energy-saving dimming so sports and news do not look dull.

LG TV troubleshooting

The issues our support team sees most on this platform, with the fix that resolves each one.

The Content Store shows no IPTV players

Confirm the TV is signed in to an LG account and set to the United States region. Older webOS versions have much smaller catalogs.

Playlist saved in the portal but the TV still shows nothing

Fully close the app using the Home menu rather than leaving it suspended, then reopen so it fetches the updated playlist.

Stuttering during peak evening hours

Test the same channel on another device. If both stutter, the bottleneck is your internet connection rather than the TV.

No sound on some channels

Switch audio output from Pass Through to PCM. A few streams use audio codecs an external receiver cannot decode directly.

Plans that work on LG TV

Every plan supports this device. The difference is how many streams can run at the same time.

1 Month

Month-to-month access with no long-term commitment.

$14.99USD

$14.99 per month · billed once for 1 month

  • 1 simultaneous stream
  • Works on Fire TV, Android TV, Smart TV, Apple TV and Roku-compatible setups
  • HD and 4K playback where the source stream provides it
  • Electronic program guide (EPG)
  • Email support 7 days a week
  • Cancel any time before renewal
Buy 1 Month Plan

Secure checkout · credentials emailed after payment

Popular

3 Months

A longer term at a lower effective monthly rate.

$29.99USD

$10.00 per month · billed once for 3 months

  • 2 simultaneous streams
  • All devices supported by the 1 month plan
  • HD and 4K playback where the source stream provides it
  • Electronic program guide (EPG)
  • Priority email support
  • Free device migration help
Buy 3 Months Plan

Secure checkout · credentials emailed after payment

Best Value

12 Months

Our lowest cost per month, billed once for a full year.

$59.99USD

$5.00 per month · billed once for 12 months

  • 3 simultaneous streams
  • All devices supported by the shorter plans
  • HD and 4K playback where the source stream provides it
  • Electronic program guide (EPG)
  • Priority email support with faster response targets
  • Guided setup session for your first device
  • Price locked for the full 12 months
Buy 12 Months Plan

Secure checkout · credentials emailed after payment

LG TV IPTV questions

Related device guides

Prefer a single place to start? Our setup guides hub lists every walkthrough, and the FAQ answers the questions VexaStream support receives most.

Ready to start watching?

Pick a plan, set up your device in minutes, and stream on the hardware you already own.