How to Setup IPTV on Smart TV via Smart STB – Step-by-Step Guide

Smart STB is an Android-based software solution that supports Smart TVs of prominent brands such as Samsung, LG, Philips, and others. It replicates the experience of MAG set-top box use through the provision of IPTV services within a portal-like environment similar to what you would find on MAG and Stalker Portal devices.

Availability Across Multiple Platforms

This app can be accessed from numerous platforms and stores, including Google Play, Amazon Appstore, Samsung Tizen, and others. Look at the picture to view all supported platforms.

Download Smart STB

You can download the app for different devices directly from their official web page:
https://billing.smart-stb.net/

How to Activate the Free Trial

Step 1: Install the App

Begin by looking up “Smart STB” in your Smart TV’s application store. When found, download and install it.

After installation, you’ll need to activate the free trial. But first, it’s necessary to locate the Software MAC Address, which is used to register the app on the Smart STB website.

Finding Your MAC Address

To retrieve your Software MAC:

• Launch the app and go to Settings → Smart STB Settings

• Navigate to Device Info

Here, you’ll find:

• Software MAC Address – needed to activate the app on the Smart STB website

• Virtual MAC Address – required to enable IPTV service with your IPTV provider

Step 2: Enable the Trial Period

Visit the Smart STB trial activation website page:
https://billing.smart-stb.net/index.php

Press TRY & BUY, then MY LICENSE on the home page.

Step 3: Register on the Website

If you do not yet have an account, register here:
https://smart-stb.net

Once logged in, enter your Virtual MAC Address and Portal URL given by your IPTV service. You can now activate your 7-day free trial.

After activation, your order status will be Active. If you go back to the Device Info page on your Smart TV, you will be able to see the trial period and its end date.

Upgrading to a Paid License

If you have already registered and activated the app using your Software MAC address, it’s simple and quick to upgrade to a paid license.

Step 1: Log in to the Smart STB website and go to MY LICENSE
Click Active

Step 2: Choose Upgrade

Step 3: Choose a plan – Monthly, Yearly, or Lifetime.
For instance, if you select the Lifetime plan, your subscription status would be updated to “Paid” and would never expire.

Adding or Editing Your IPTV Portal

When your application is operational, you will have to log in to your IPTV provider’s portal. Ask your IPTV provider to register your Virtual MAC Address and send you a portal URL with the Virtual MAC Address.

You can add or edit this portal URL in two manners:

1. Add Portal Directly from the App

• When the “Loading Portal” screen comes up, press Enter on your remote and navigate to Smart STB Settings.

• Choose Portal

• Select Name 1

• Type in a name for your portal

• Select URL 1

• Type in the portal URL from your IPTV provider

• Press Save, then choose Restart Portal

At the next app startup, the IPTV service should come up, including channel bouquets and EPG data.

2. Add or Change Portal via Website

If you previously registered your Virtual MAC on the Smart STB website, then you would have filled in the portal URL there.

To change the portal URL later:

• Go to MY LICENSE → Active

• Click on Change Portal URL

• Enter the new portal URL and save changes

Smart STB Features

• Categorized Live TV Lists

• Categorized On-Demand Content

• EPG (Electronic Program Guide) Support

• Picons (Program Icons)

• Fast Channel Buffering

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