How to watch IPTV on an LG TV
Updated 12 November 2026 · Gridline
To watch IPTV on an LG smart TV you need two things: a playlist from your IPTV provider (an M3U link or an Xtream Codes login) and a player app on the TV that can open it. LG’s webOS does not open playlists by itself. A player app such as Gridline does, with a TV guide and replay.
What you need
- An LG smart TV with webOS. Gridline works on LG smart TVs from 2018 on (webOS 4 and newer), older models included. Try it free for a week on your own TV.
- A playlist from your provider. Either an Xtream Codes login (a server address, a username and a password) or an M3U playlist link. Many providers also give a guide (EPG) link in XMLTV format.
- A player app. The player shows your channels, the TV guide and, if your provider keeps it, replay. It does not come with channels of its own.
What to look for in an IPTV player for LG
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| A full TV guide | A grid of channels and times you can scroll, not only a channel list. |
| Catch-up (replay) | Watch a programme that already aired, or start one from the beginning. Your provider must keep replay for this to work. |
| Speed with big playlists | Some playlists have tens of thousands of channels. The player should open fast and stay smooth. |
| Set-up without typing on the remote | Typing a long server address with the TV remote is slow. A QR code and your phone is easier. |
| Both Xtream Codes and M3U | So it works whatever your provider gives you. |
| Parental lock | A PIN for the categories you choose. |
How to set it up with Gridline
- Open Gridline on your LG TV. Choose your language. The TV shows a QR code and a six-character code.
- Scan the QR code with your phone. A page opens in the phone’s browser.
- Enter your provider details. Your Xtream Codes server, username and password, or your M3U link, and a guide link if you have one. They are encrypted on the phone so only your TV can read them.
- Create your account. Your TV connects by itself and your free week starts.
If something does not work
- “Wrong username or password”: check the details with your provider; the TV goes back to the code screen so you can fix them on the phone.
- The guide is empty: your provider may not send guide data. Ask them for an XMLTV guide link and add it from your phone (Settings, Playlists, Change details).
- No replay on a channel: the provider does not keep replay for that channel. Live TV and the guide still work.
Questions
Can an LG TV play IPTV without an app?
No. LG’s webOS cannot open an M3U or Xtream Codes playlist on its own. You need a player app on the TV.
Which LG TVs does Gridline work on?
LG smart TVs from 2018 on (webOS 4 and newer), older models included. The free week lets you try it on your own TV before you pay.
Is there an IPTV player for an older LG TV?
Yes. Gridline runs on LG smart TVs from 2018 on (webOS 4 and newer) and is built light for older, slower TV hardware. You can try it free for a week on your own TV.
Is Gridline easy to use with the LG remote?
Yes. Every screen works with the arrows and OK, the text is large enough to read from the sofa, and a short tour on first use shows the guide and replay. Set-up is done on your phone, so there is nothing to type with the remote.
Does Gridline include channels?
No. Gridline is a player. It plays the playlist you already have from your own provider and includes no channels or content.
Is IPTV legal?
A player app is legal. Whether a particular stream is legal depends on the provider and your country, so use a provider with the rights to what it offers.
A full TV guide, replay where your provider offers it, movies and series. Set up from your phone. Gridline is in testing and not in the LG Content Store yet.
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