Whether an older Samsung Smart TV can run an IPTV app depends on its system. Samsung moved its Smart TVs to Tizen in 2015. Tizen TVs have an app store with IPTV players. TVs made before that use an older system that no longer gets usable IPTV apps. The quickest way to know is the model number on the back of the TV or in Settings > Support > About This TV.

How to read the year in a Samsung model number

In most Samsung model numbers, the letter after the screen size tells you the year. For example, in UE55KU6400 or UN55KU6300, the K means 2016.

  • D, E, F, H: 2011 to 2014, older system. No reliable IPTV app.
  • J: 2015, first Tizen year. App choice is limited.
  • K: 2016, Tizen.
  • M or MU: 2017, Tizen.
  • N or NU: 2018, Tizen.
  • R or RU, T or TU: 2019 and 2020, Tizen.
  • Newer letters (AU, BU, CU, DU and so on) are 2021 onwards and work like any recent Samsung.

QLED and premium models sometimes use a different pattern. If you are not sure, send us the full model number and we will check it for you.

2017 and newer (M, N, R, T and later)

These install IPTV Smarters Pro from the Samsung app store. Our Samsung Smart TV guide has the full steps. If Smarters is not listed in your country, IBO Player Pro is the usual alternative.

2015 and 2016 (J and K)

  1. Open Apps on the Samsung home screen and search for IPTV Smarters. On some J and K models it is available, on others it is not.
  2. If it is missing, search for IBO Player or simply IPTV, and send us a photo of the results. We will tell you which one works with IPTVSup.
  3. If nothing suitable appears, use a streaming stick (below). These early Tizen TVs are also slower, so a stick often gives a smoother picture anyway.

2014 and older (D, E, F, H)

These TVs cannot run current IPTV apps. Guides that suggest installing apps through developer mode and a USB stick rely on unofficial builds that often disappear when the TV restarts. The reliable fix is to plug an Amazon Firestick or a Google TV stick into a free HDMI port. Your old TV then works like a new smart TV for IPTV, with a TV guide and a proper remote. Follow our Firestick guide and you will be watching in a few minutes.

Quick summary

  • 2017 or newer: install IPTV Smarters Pro from the Samsung store.
  • 2015 or 2016: check the store for Smarters or IBO Player, otherwise use a stick.
  • 2014 or older: use a Firestick or Google TV stick.

Not sure about your device?

Send us your device model on WhatsApp and we will tell you exactly which app or method to use before you buy. You can also ask for a short free trial and test it on your own TV first. Plans start at $14.99 for one month, or $5 a month on the 12-month plan, and your login arrives by email within 5 to 10 minutes.