LG and Roku are two of the most common Smart TV platforms in households today, but they handle IPTV completely differently. LG’s webOS has a fairly open app store that supports dedicated IPTV players directly. Roku, on the other hand, deliberately blocks IPTV player apps from its Channel Store — which means the setup process looks nothing alike between the two. Here’s exactly how to get Shamel TV running on each.
Watching IPTV on LG Smart TV (webOS)
Good news for LG owners: any model from 2017 onward (webOS 3.5+) runs IPTV player apps natively, so in most cases you won’t need an external streaming box at all.
Step 1: Check Your Connection
Go to Settings → All Settings → Network and confirm you’re connected via Wi-Fi or, ideally, wired Ethernet for the most stable 4K streaming.
Step 2: Install an IPTV App from the LG Content Store
- Press the Home button on your LG remote.
- Open the LG Content Store from the top of the launcher.
- Search for one of these apps and install it: IPTV Smarters Pro (returned to the LG Content Store in 2026, works well with the remote interface), SS IPTV (the most widely compatible webOS-native option), or Smart IPTV (SIPTV) (7-day free trial, small one-time activation fee after).
Step 3: Log In With Your Shamel TV Credentials
Open the app and choose your login method — Xtream Codes API is recommended for the fullest experience with EPG and VOD. Enter the server URL, username, and password from your Shamel TV account, and your channel list should load within a few seconds.
If the App Isn’t Available in Your Region
Some IPTV apps are region-locked in the LG Content Store. Go to Settings → General → Location → LG Services Country and temporarily switch to United States or United Kingdom, reinstall the app, then switch your region back — the app will keep working normally afterward.
Watching IPTV on Roku
Roku is a different story. It’s one of the most restrictive streaming platforms when it comes to IPTV — dedicated players like IPTV Smarters Pro and TiviMate simply aren’t allowed in the official Roku Channel Store. This is a deliberate policy decision by Roku, not a technical limitation, so the workaround below is the standard, reliable approach.
Method 1: Screen Mirroring (Most Reliable)
Instead of running a player directly on Roku, you run it on your phone or computer and mirror that screen to your TV. For background on how Roku’s screen mirroring feature works across different devices, Roku’s own support documentation covers the compatibility details.
- On your Roku, go to Settings → System → Screen Mirroring and set it to “Prompt” or “Always Allow.”
- Make sure your phone or computer is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Roku — this is the most common point of failure, so double-check it.
- Install IPTV Smarters Pro or GSE Smart IPTV on your Android or Windows device, and log in with your Shamel TV credentials.
- Start playing a channel to confirm it works, then open your device’s Cast / Screen Mirroring option from Quick Settings and select your Roku.
On iPhone or iPad, the equivalent is AirPlay: start a channel in your IPTV app, tap the AirPlay icon, and select your Roku (newer 4K Roku models support this directly).
Method 2: Casting Apps (Keeps Your Phone Free)
Screen mirroring locks your phone screen to the TV output, which isn’t ideal if you want to keep using your phone. Web Video Caster, available on the Roku Channel Store and as a companion app on your phone, sends just the video stream to your Roku instead of your entire screen — letting your phone lock or do other things while the stream keeps playing.
The Simpler Long-Term Fix
If you find yourself mirroring often and want a more permanent setup, connecting a Firestick or Android TV box to your Roku TV’s HDMI input gives you native access to full IPTV player apps like TiviMate, without any mirroring workarounds. See our Firestick setup guide for that route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can’t I find IPTV Smarters or TiviMate directly in the Roku Channel Store?
Roku enforces content policies that block third-party media players from accessing external stream URLs, so these apps are intentionally excluded. Screen mirroring or casting is the standard workaround.
Does screen mirroring reduce video quality on Roku?
It can introduce some quality loss and occasional lag compared to a native app, since your Wi-Fi is handling both the mirrored signal and the stream itself. For daily heavy viewing, a Firestick or Android box connected directly to the TV gives a more stable result.
Which LG IPTV app should I pick if more than one is available?
IPTV Smarters Pro is the best all-around choice if it’s available in your region — it supports both M3U and Xtream Codes with full EPG. SS IPTV is the most consistently available fallback across all webOS versions.
Can I try Shamel TV before committing to a plan?
Yes — our 24-hour free trial lets you test the full channel list on your LG TV or via Roku mirroring before subscribing.
