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Smart STB on Samsung and LG TVs

A MAG box, without the box.

Viking IPTV Editorial Team · 3 min read

Smart STB is a smart TV app that behaves like a MAG set-top box. Instead of a username and password, it uses a portal URL and the TV's MAC address. If you like the MAG interface or your provider gives you a portal, it is a neat way to skip the extra box.

How it works

  1. Install Smart STB from the Samsung or LG store and open it. It shows a MAC address.
  2. Send that MAC to your provider so it can be activated, or use the MAC your provider assigns.
  3. In Smart STB, open Settings, Portals and enter the portal URL.
  4. Save and restart. The familiar MAG menu loads.

The app subscription

Smart STB charges its own subscription after a trial, paid to its developer. It is separate from your IPTV plan.

Smart STB vs STB Emulator

STB Emulator is the Android version of the same idea. On Android devices most people use a normal player instead, because Xtream logins are simpler.

Is it worth it?

If you want a simple remote-driven menu and already know MAG boxes, yes. Otherwise IBO Player or Smarters on the same TV avoids the extra subscription.

Questions and answers

What is Smart STB?

A smart TV app that emulates a MAG set-top box using a portal URL and MAC address.

Is Smart STB free?

It has a trial, then its own subscription paid to the developer.

Do I need a portal for Smart STB?

Yes, it only works with a portal URL activated for its MAC.

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