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IPTV and Smart TV Operating Systems Compared: Tizen vs webOS vs Android TV
If you're buying a new Smart TV and want IPTV to run smoothly, this is how the three major platforms compare.
Samsung Tizen
Doesn't support sideloading, so it relies on MAC-based apps like Smart IPTV. See the full setup process.
LG webOS
Same MAC-based activation model as Tizen. See the full setup process.
Android TV / Google TV
Full Play Store access to IPTV Smarters Pro, TiviMate and other major players. It's the most flexible platform for IPTV, with the widest choice of apps. See the full setup guide.
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If IPTV app flexibility is a priority in a new TV purchase, an Android TV or Google TV model gives you far more options than Tizen or webOS. If you already own a Samsung or LG TV, the MAC-based apps still work well, with fewer apps to choose from.
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