Short answer: For Smart IPTV activation, use the identifier the app shows on its start screen, not the one buried in your TV's network settings. On most Samsung and older LG sets they're the same MAC address. On LG webOS TVs from version 3.0 onward, the app can't read the MAC at all and shows a device ID instead, and on Android 13+ devices it uses a temporary ID. The TV's own menus are only useful to double-check a character, or to work out which of its two MACs (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) the app picked up.
At a glance
Finding the right ID
| Use | The ID on Smart IPTV's start screen |
| Samsung check | Settings → Support → About This TV |
| LG check | Settings → All Settings → General/Connection → Network |
| LG webOS 3+ | App shows a device ID, not a MAC |
| Two MACs | Wi-Fi and Ethernet differ; the app uses the active one |
| Don't | Factory reset after activating |
Why the "MAC" matters so much here
Smart IPTV has no user accounts. When you pay the €5.49 activation fee on the developer's site, the licence is attached to a single identifier, and that identifier is the only thing linking your money to your television. Get one character wrong and you've activated a device that isn't yours.
Historically that identifier was the TV's MAC address: the twelve-character hardware ID every network adapter carries, written as six pairs like 00:1a:2b:3c:4d:5e. It was convenient because it never changed. Newer TV platforms have since locked apps out of reading it for privacy reasons, which is why the app now sometimes shows something that looks like a MAC but isn't one.
If you just want the activation steps, they're in our guide to activate.iptv.app, the official activation page. This page is about getting the identifier right before you pay.
Step one: read it from the app
Open Smart IPTV. On first launch, and whenever it's unlicensed, the app displays its MAC or device ID on the start screen along with the activation address. That number is the one the developer's server checks, so it's the one you enter.
Copy it carefully:
- MAC addresses only use the digits 0-9 and the letters a-f. There's no letter O, no I, no L. If you think you see one, it's 0 or 1.
- Colons between pairs don't matter, but the order does. Read it pair by pair.
- Take a phone photo of the screen rather than writing it down. Then zoom in on the photo when you type it.
If the app shows nothing at all, it hasn't connected to the internet yet. Check the TV's network connection first and reopen the app.
What you'll see on each TV platform
This is where most confusion comes from. The developer's own FAQ spells out which platforms expose a real MAC and which don't.
| TV or device | What Smart IPTV shows | Matches TV settings? |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Tizen TV (2022 or newer, Tizen 6.5+) | MAC address | Usually yes |
| LG webOS 1.0-2.0 and Netcast | MAC address | Yes |
| LG webOS 3.0 and later | Device ID only | No, it's an app-specific ID |
| Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV on Android 13+ or installed from Google Play | Temporary device ID | No |
| Older Android boxes, sideloaded app | MAC address | Usually yes |
The LG note matters most. On webOS 3.0 and newer, which covers nearly every LG smart TV sold since around 2016, the app has no access to the MAC, so it shows a device ID. According to the developer, if you activated that same TV in the past, the app re-activates automatically when it launches. If you didn't, you activate the device ID exactly as you would a MAC.
On Android-based devices running Android 13 or later, or with the app installed from the Play Store, the app gets a temporary device ID. That ID can change if you clear the app's data or reset the device, which is the main reason the developer advises against factory resets once you've paid.
Cross-checking on a Samsung TV
If you want to confirm the app's number against the TV's hardware MAC, Samsung shows it in two places. Menu names shift slightly between model years, but on most Tizen sets:
- Press Home, open Settings, then Support → About This TV (on some models Contact Samsung). Scroll down; the MAC is listed with the model and software version.
- Or go to Settings → General → Network → Network Status. The MAC for the connection you're using is shown there.
Samsung TVs have one MAC for Wi-Fi and another for the Ethernet port. The network status screen shows the active one, which should match what Smart IPTV displays.
A note on availability: the developer lists Samsung support from Tizen 6.5, which means 2022 models onward. On older Samsung sets the app may simply not be in the store. Our IPTV on Samsung Smart TV guide covers what's available on each generation.
Cross-checking on an LG TV
On LG sets the MAC lives in the network settings. On most recent webOS versions:
- Press the Settings (gear) button and choose All Settings.
- Open General → Network. On webOS 6 and later this section is called Connection.
- Choose Wi-Fi Connection (then Advanced Wi-Fi Settings) or Wired Connection. The MAC address is shown on that screen.
Some models also list MAC addresses under Support → TV Information. LG reshuffles these menus between webOS releases, so if the labels don't match, search the settings for "network" or check the TV's manual.
Remember the caveat above, though: on webOS 3.0 and later, the number in these menus will not match what Smart IPTV shows, because the app is using its own device ID. That's expected. Activate the ID the app gives you. More on LG app choices in IPTV player apps for LG TV.
Wi-Fi vs Ethernet: the two-MAC problem
Every TV with both Wi-Fi and an Ethernet port has two MAC addresses. Older versions of Smart IPTV would show whichever adapter was active, and older guides advise setting the MAC selection to automatic for exactly this reason.
The developer's current FAQ says that if you switch connection types, a second MAC is activated automatically when you restart the app. In practice, the safe order is simple:
- Settle on how the TV will connect long-term. If you can, use Ethernet.
- Open Smart IPTV on that connection and read the ID.
- Activate that ID.
If you later move the TV to Wi-Fi and the app shows a trial screen again, restart the app before assuming you need to pay twice.
Keeping the same ID after you've paid
Because the licence follows the identifier, anything that changes it can make your TV look unlicensed. In rough order of how often it bites:
| Action | Risk to your activation |
|---|---|
| App update | Low; ID normally survives |
| Switching Wi-Fi to Ethernet | Low; second MAC activates on restart |
| Clearing app data (Android) | Medium; temporary ID may change |
| Factory reset (Android, Google TV) | High; developer advises against it |
| Replacing the TV's main board | High; new hardware MAC |
| New TV | Certain; new licence needed |
Keep the payment receipt and the ID you activated somewhere you'll find them. If something does change, the developer's support can only help if you can show which ID you paid for.
Before you pay
Use the free trial to confirm your own playlist plays properly. Smart IPTV is only a player: it comes with no channels, and its activation page says plainly not to pay if you don't already have something to watch. If you need to know what a legitimate playlist source looks like, start with our general IPTV MAC address guide, which also covers why some providers ask for your MAC and when that's a warning sign.
And if activation goes through but the app still won't unlock, that's a separate set of problems, usually a mistyped ID or a cached trial state, which a restart and a careful re-check of the number will solve most of the time.
Quick answers
Where do I find the MAC address for Smart IPTV? On the Smart IPTV start screen. Open the app and the MAC or device ID is displayed alongside the activation address. That is the number to activate.
Why doesn't the MAC in Smart IPTV match my LG TV's settings? On LG webOS 3.0 and later, the app cannot read the TV's MAC address, so it shows its own device ID instead. Activate the ID the app shows.
How do I find the MAC address on a Samsung TV? Go to Settings, Support, About This TV, or Settings, General, Network, Network Status. Exact menu names vary by model year.
My TV has two MAC addresses. Which one do I use? Use the one Smart IPTV shows, which is the active connection. If you switch between Wi-Fi and Ethernet later, the developer says the second MAC is activated automatically after restarting the app.
Will a factory reset change my Smart IPTV ID? On Android-based devices it can, because the app uses a temporary device ID there. The developer advises avoiding factory resets after activation.
Can one activation cover two TVs? No. Each TV or device has its own identifier and needs its own €5.49 activation.
Is the MAC address private information? It is not secret, but it is effectively your licence key for this app. Only enter it on the developer's activation page, not on sites offering to activate it for you.
Which identifier Smart IPTV can read depends on each TV maker's platform rules, and those tighten over time. TV menu paths also move between software versions, so treat the paths here as a starting point for your model. Checked October 2026.