Samsung and LG smart TVs support the installation of the Android app Smart STB.With the help of this app, you can enjoy IPTV service on a portal that resembles MAG setup boxes and has all the features that come with Stalker Portal and MAG.
Features of Smart STB
Activation of the Trial period
Step 1: From the app market on your smart tv search, find and install Smart STB App.
After that, we can initiate the time for testing. To do that we first need to discover the Software MAC Address which is required for application activation on Smart-STB site.
To find Software MAC address do as instructed below:
Now select “System Settings“.
Now select “Device Info“.
Here you will be presented with a few information about the device and the Mac addresses.
Software MAC address which is required for app activation on Smart-STB website.
Virtual MAC address which is required for IPTV service activation on your IPTV provider server.
Step 2: Now that we understand the needed MAC address info, it is time to activate the app trial period. First, log onto the trial activation page of Smart-STB website by opening this URL SmartSTB
You should be able to view the previous image by clicking on the above link.The appropriate field to insert the Software MAC Address is shown by the green arrow. The field where we can enter the URL of your IPTV provider’s stalking portal is indicated by the red arrow. You can enter it now from this page or afterwards using the TV app. Before you close the box, don’t forget to check the Terms of Service. In the end, click on Order Now.
If you implement the correct information and add the correct Mac address, the following message in the green text should show up.
Step 3: You require to register on their website eventually. So if you have not registered at the moment, we recommend that you do. https://smart-stb.net
Now click on “Check Out“.
Now as you can see, Order Status is set as Active meaning the trial period has started.
Now if you head back to the “Device Details” page of the app on your TV where we previously visited, you`ll see the trial has started and an expiry date is indicated.
Activation of the paid licenses
Considering that Software MAC address and account registration on the Smart-STB side has already been done, upgrading to a paid license is very simple and easy.
Step 1: Log onto the smart-STB website and log into your account.
Step 2: From the left menu, click on “Services“. The free 7 days trial we activated earlier is listed. Now let`s add a paid license starting by clicking on “Order New Service“.
Step 3: These are the following paid monthly and yearly licenses to which you can subscribe.
For example, if you subscribe to the lifetime package, the subscription status in device info page will change to Paid and expire to Never since it is a lifetime subscription.
Installation of IPTV Stalker Portal
Now that the app has is activated, we need to input an IPTV source from a provider of your choice. From the device info page of the app, find Virtual MAC address and send it to the IPTV provider. They should register the MAC address on their system and provide you with a stalker portal URL. Once the portal URL is received, follow these steps to input it into the app:
Just like the first time we did it above at the beginning of this tutorial, right after Loading Portal sign shows up, press enter. Then go to System Settings. Now choose Portal as we need to input the portal URL. You can ask for MAG portal from your IPTV provider.
You should see the Portal Settings page like the earlier picture. In Portal 1 URL type the desired name for the main portal and in Portal URL input the URL you have been provided by the IPTV Provider you are subscribed to. Once done, press the Return button on the remote controller. Going back to the preceding page, Restart Portal must be selected. Next time you start the app, IPTV portal should load with bouquets and details of IPTV service ready to be used.
