Samsung
- Press Home → Apps → search.
- Install the player app we recommended.
- Open it and send us the device code, or enter your login.
- Restart the app once channels appear.
Smart TV
IPTV on your smart TV, without an extra box
Most Samsung, LG, Google TV and Android TV sets from the last few years can run Sonix directly, with the TV’s own remote. The steps depend on the brand, and some apps use a device code instead of a login. This page explains both.
By brand
Does your TV run Sonix directly?
| TV system | Common brands | App store | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google TV / Android TV | Sony, TCL, Hisense, Philips, Sharp | Google Play | Excellent: the widest choice of player apps. |
| Tizen | Samsung | Samsung Apps | Good on most models from about 2018. |
| webOS | LG | LG Content Store | Good on most models from about 2018. |
| Fire TV built in | Insignia, Toshiba, Amazon | Amazon Appstore | Good: follow the Fire TV guide. |
| VIDAA and other systems | Some Hisense and budget sets | Varies | Limited: a streaming stick is usually easier. |
| Roku TV | TCL, Hisense, onn. Roku models | Roku Channel Store | Not recommended: add a Fire TV Stick or Google TV device. |
Good to know
Two kinds of TV app: login or device code
Knowing which kind you have saves most of the confusion on Samsung and LG sets.
Login apps
The app asks for a server address, username and password, or a playlist link. You type the Sonix details yourself. Common on Google TV and Android TV.
Device-code apps
The app shows a code or MAC address on screen. You send us a photo; we link your plan to that TV. Common on Samsung and LG. Some of these apps charge their own small activation fee after a trial period; we tell you before you install.
Setup
Quick steps by brand
LG
- Press Home → LG Content Store → search.
- Install the player app we recommended.
- Open it and send us the device code, or enter your login.
- Turn off “Quick Start+” if the app misbehaves after standby.
Google TV / Android TV
- Open Apps → Search for apps (or Google Play).
- Install the player app we recommended.
- Add a playlist or login with your Sonix details.
- Restart the TV once after the first login.
Picture settings
Four TV settings that make live TV look better
- Picture mode: choose Standard or Movie rather than Vivid, which over-sharpens streamed video.
- Motion smoothing: a low setting suits sport; turn it off for films if faces look “too smooth”.
- Energy saving: turn it down if the picture looks dim in the evening.
- Network: use the TV’s Ethernet port if the router is nearby.
Smart TV questions
Smart TVs and Sonix
How do I find my TV’s model number?
It is on a label on the back of the TV, and usually in Settings → Support → About this TV. Send us a photo of the label if you are unsure.
My TV is from before 2018. Will it work?
Possibly, but older smart TVs often lack suitable apps or run them slowly. A Fire TV Stick or Google TV device is usually the better choice.
Why does the app ask me to pay for activation?
Some TV player apps are made by other companies and charge their own fee after a trial. That fee goes to the app maker, not to Sonix. We tell you in advance if the app we recommend does this, and suggest a free alternative where one exists.
Can I use the TV remote for everything?
Yes. Once set up, you change channels, open the guide and browse on-demand with your normal TV remote.
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We will tell you whether it runs Sonix directly, which app to use and whether a streaming stick would be better.