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Playova vs Smart IPTV (SIPTV)
Smart IPTV is one of the oldest players for Samsung and LG televisions, activated once per device by its MAC address. Playova plans follow your store purchase or your Playova account instead.
Why people choose Playova over Smart IPTV (SIPTV)
- No MAC address and no per-television fee: a plan follows your store purchase or your Playova account.
- Xtream Codes logins with a programme guide, catch-up and a film and series library, not only M3U playlists.
- Several screens on one account: Fire TV, Android TV, computers and Android phones with Plus.
- A 14-day trial with every paid feature open.
- Recording and downloads on computers and Fire TV, and a local live buffer on computers.
| Playova | Smart IPTV (SIPTV) | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs today | Windows, Mac (early access), Linux, Android, Android TV (early access), and Fire TV | Samsung and LG TVs (its listing names Tizen 6.5 and webOS 3.0 or newer), Android and Fire TV |
| Sources it opens | M3U playlists and Xtream Codes logins. Stalker portals are not supported. | M3U playlists added through siptv.app |
| How you pay | Basic: one device for 12 months. Plus: up to five devices on one Playova account, renewed yearly. | One-time 5.49 € per device |
| Devices per purchase | Basic 1, Plus up to 5 | 1 per payment |
| Free trial | 14 days with every paid feature, starting with your first source | Time-limited trial |
| Windows, Mac and Linux app | Yes, on Windows, Mac (early access), and Linux | No |
| Recording | Yes, on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Fire TV | Not documented |
| Several channels at once | Yes, on Fire TV | Not documented |
| Download to watch offline | Yes, on Windows, Mac, Linux, Fire TV, Android TV, and Android | Not documented |
| Activation by MAC address | No. Plans follow your store purchase or your Playova account. | Yes, the payment is tied to the device’s MAC address |
Neither app includes channels or an IPTV subscription; both play the source you already have.
When Smart IPTV (SIPTV) may suit you better
If you only watch on one Samsung or LG television; Playova for those televisions is not released yet.
Questions and answers
Why does Smart IPTV need my MAC address?
Its activation is tied to the device’s MAC address, so a new television needs a new activation. Playova does not use MAC activation.
Does Smart IPTV support Xtream Codes?
It loads M3U playlists through its website rather than an Xtream Codes login in the app. Playova adds either an Xtream Codes login or an M3U address directly in the app.
Is Playova on Samsung and LG TVs?
Not yet. Both are being prepared for their stores.
Competitor details checked August 31, 2026 from siptv.app and store listings. Apps change; if something here is out of date, write to [email protected].
Smart IPTV (SIPTV) is a trademark of its owner. Playova is not affiliated with or endorsed by it.