Unlock SIPTV on Samsung Smart TV: A Step-by-Step Guide
With recent updates, Samsung has removed the SIPTV app from its official store, leaving many users searching for alternative methods to install and enjoy this popular application. Fortunately, we have a simple guide on how to manually install the SIPTV app on your Samsung TV. Whether you own a Tizen TV (J/K/M/N/Q/R) or a Non-Tizen TV (E/ES/F/H/HU/J4/J52), we’ve got you covered with easy-to-follow instructions.
For Tizen TVs (J/K/M/N/Q/R):
- Download the Files: Visit the SIPTV website and download the necessary files.
- Transfer to USB: Copy the downloaded file to the root of your USB drive, ensuring that the ‘user-widget’ directory is also in the root.
- Insert USB: Plug the USB drive into your TV’s USB port.
- Find the App: The SIPTV app will appear on your ‘My Apps’ screen, ready to use alongside your other applications.
For Non-Tizen TVs (E/ES/F/H/HU/J4/J52):
- Download Special Files: Go to the SIPTV website specifically designed for non-Tizen devices and download the required files.
- USB Transfer: Copy the downloaded file to the root of your USB drive, making sure the ‘SmartIPTV’ directory is in the root.
- Insert USB: Connect the USB drive to your TV’s USB port.
- Access the App: The SIPTV app will now be visible on your Samsung Apps screen, among your other installed applications.
Important Note:
SIPTV is not compatible with D series or older Samsung TVs.
Remote Control Commands:
- P+/P- and Arrows: Navigate through pages, groups, channels, and videos.
- UP, UPx2: View current program information.
- DOWN: Access channel history.
- SELECT (OK), CH LIST: Load the channel list in play mode.
- INFO, INFOx2: Display current program information.
- Number Keys: Select channel numbers; use “0” or PR CH for channel history.
- RETURN: Hide the channel list and info bar; return to the main list.
- EXIT: Close the application.
- P.SIZE, TOOLS, EXTRA: Change the stream/video aspect ratio.
- PLAY/PAUSE/STOP: Control stream/video playback (exit the video player).
- PLAY (long press): Enable/disable the permanent info bar.
- PLAY_PAUSE: Play/pause the stream/video; display groups in the channel menu.
- TTX/MIX: Enable/disable 3D mode (Side-by-Side).
- AD/SUBT: Change the subtitle track in the stream/video (if available).
- REC: Toggle DVB input on/off.
- RED: Access settings in the main list; select audio/HLS track in the stream/video.
- GREEN, GUIDE: Access EPG information; choose a video play mode.
- YELLOW: Show all channels; display the digital clock or aspect ratio in play mode (option in settings).
- BLUE: Show groups; access settings in play mode.
Changing Audio Language:
Press the RED button, select the language, press OK to confirm, and press OK (RED, Back) again to hide the window.
Changing Subtitle Language (in Videos):
Press the RED button, then press GREEN, or simply press the AD/SUBT button. Select the language, press OK to set it, and press (AD/SUBT, Back) again to hide the window.
Now that SIPTV is successfully installed and you’ve mastered your remote control commands, you can enjoy seamless entertainment on your Samsung Smart TV!