Quick Summary
On Amazon Firestick and Android TV / Google TV, install Smart STB with the Downloader app and code 3804692. On Android phones and tablets, install Smart STB+ from Google Play, and on iPhone and iPad get Smart STB from the App Store. On Samsung and LG smart TVs, install it from the TV app store. Smart STB is not available on Windows, Mac or Roku.
Good to Know: Smart STB Has No Channels
Smart STB is a set-top box emulator: it makes your device work like an IPTV box and connects to your IPTV provider’s portal with a virtual MAC address. It does not include any channels. After installing it, you give the virtual MAC to your provider and add their portal URL.
Smart STB turns your TV, Firestick or phone into an IPTV set-top box. Instead of an M3U link, it loads your IPTV provider’s portal (Stalker / MAG portal) and identifies your device with a virtual MAC address. Every new device gets a free 7-day trial. This guide shows how to install Smart STB on each device step by step and where to find your virtual MAC.
Where Can You Install Smart STB?
| Device | Available? | How to install |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Firestick / Fire TV | Yes | Downloader app, code 3804692 |
| Android TV & Google TV | Yes | Downloader app, code 3804692 |
| Android phone & tablet | Yes | Google Play (Smart STB+) |
| iPhone & iPad | Yes | App Store |
| Samsung smart TV | Yes | Samsung Apps |
| LG smart TV | Yes | LG Content Store |
| Windows PC | No | Not available |
| Mac (macOS) | No | Not available |
| Roku | No | Not available |
How to Install Smart STB on Firestick
On Firestick you install Smart STB with the free Downloader app. If you don’t have Downloader yet, follow how to install the Downloader app, then go to Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options > Install unknown apps and turn it ON for Downloader.
Step 1: Open Downloader and Select the Address Bar
Open Downloader and select the bar at the top: Click here to enter a URL, Short Code, or Search Term.
Step 2: Enter Downloader Code 3804692
Type the Smart STB Downloader code 3804692 and select Next.
Step 3: Wait While the Smart STB APK Downloads
Downloader opens the short link and downloads the Smart STB APK (about 113 MB). Wait until the download finishes.
Step 4: Select INSTALL
When the Smart STB+ install screen appears, select INSTALL.
Step 5: Select OPEN
When you see App installed, select OPEN. Back in Downloader, you can choose Delete to remove the APK file and free up space.
Step 6: Read the Notice and Continue
The first time you open Smart STB, a notice explains that Smart STB is only an app to connect you to your IPTV provider and doesn’t provide any channels. Press OK on your remote to continue.
Step 7: Accept the Terms of Service
On the Legal screen, press OK to select Accept Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Step 8: Select Yes to Start the Free 7-Day Trial
Smart STB asks Do you accept Terms of Service and Privacy Policy of Smart-STB and start free 7 days app trial? Select Yes.
Step 9: Wait While the Portal Loads
Smart STB shows Loading portal…. Press OK if you want to open the portal selection screen.
Step 10: Note Your Virtual MAC Address
The home screen opens on the Smart STB Demo Portal. In Device info, write down Your Virtual MAC and give it to your IPTV provider. The box also shows your Subscription (Trial with its end date). To add your provider’s portal, scan the QR code under Scan to edit portals or open the address shown under it on your phone or computer.
How to Install Smart STB on Android TV and Google TV
On Android TV and Google TV (Sony, TCL, Philips, Hisense, Xiaomi Mi Box, NVIDIA Shield, Chromecast with Google TV and Android TV boxes), install Smart STB with the Downloader app:
- Install Downloader by AFTVnews from the Google Play Store.
- Allow Downloader to install unknown apps: Settings > Apps > Security & restrictions > Unknown sources (the menu name changes slightly by brand).
- Open Downloader and enter code 3804692, then select Next.
- When the download finishes, select Install, then Open.
The screens look the same as in the Firestick steps above. On some Android TV boxes, Smart STB by SmartIPTVSolutions Limited is also listed in Google Play: search for it and select Install.
How to Install Smart STB on Android Phone and Tablet
- Open the Google Play Store on your phone or tablet.
- Search for Smart STB+ (by SSPS.DEV, about 30 MB).
- Tap Install, then Open.
The first launch works the same way as on TV: accept the terms, start the free 7-day trial and note your virtual MAC (see first launch).
How to Install Smart STB on Samsung Smart TV
- Press Home on your Samsung remote and open Apps.
- Select the Search icon and type Smart STB.
- Open the Smart STB page and select Install, then Open.
How to Install Smart STB on LG Smart TV
- Press Home on your LG remote and open the LG Content Store (called Apps on newer webOS TVs).
- Search for Smart STB.
- Select Install, then Launch.
Smart STB on Roku: Not Available
Smart STB is not available on Roku. Roku devices can’t install apps from outside the Roku Channel Store. Use a Firestick, an Android TV box, or the Smart STB app on your Samsung or LG TV instead.
Smart STB on Windows PC and Mac: Not Available
There is no Smart STB app for Windows or macOS. To watch on a computer, use a player that supports your IPTV playlist, or install Smart STB on your TV, Firestick, phone or tablet.
How to Install Smart STB on iPhone and iPad
- Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
- Search for Smart STB.
- Tap Get, confirm with Face ID, Touch ID or your password, then tap Open.
Smart STB is free to download with in-app purchases, and starts with the same free 7-day trial.
Smart STB Won’t Install? Quick Fixes
- Downloader says the code is invalid: check that you typed 3804692 and that your device is connected to the internet.
- “Install blocked”: turn ON Install unknown apps for Downloader.
- “App not installed” or not enough storage: the APK is about 113 MB. Uninstall apps you don’t use and try again.
- Can’t find Smart STB on Samsung or LG: update the TV software, check the region, and search again.
- Only the demo portal shows: that’s normal. Give your virtual MAC to your IPTV provider and add their portal.
Only Install the Official Smart STB
Avoid modded or “premium unlocked” Smart STB APKs from unknown websites. They can contain malware. Use Downloader code 3804692, Google Play, the App Store or your TV’s app store.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Downloader code for Smart STB?
The Smart STB Downloader code is 3804692. Open Downloader on your Firestick or Android TV, type 3804692 and select Next.
How do I install Smart STB on Firestick?
Install Downloader, allow it to install unknown apps, enter code 3804692, then select INSTALL and OPEN.
How do I install Smart STB on an Android phone?
Open Google Play, search for Smart STB+ and tap Install.
Is Smart STB available on iPhone and iPad?
Yes. Search for Smart STB in the App Store and tap Get.
Is Smart STB available on Samsung and LG TV?
Yes. Search for Smart STB in Samsung Apps or the LG Content Store and select Install.
Can I use Smart STB on Windows, Mac or Roku?
No. Smart STB is not available on Windows PC, Mac or Roku.
Is Smart STB free?
Every device gets a free 7-day trial when you accept the terms. After that, the app must be activated.
Where do I find my Smart STB MAC address?
On the home screen, in the Device info box: Your Virtual MAC. Give this MAC to your IPTV provider.
Why does Smart STB only show a demo portal?
No IPTV portal has been added yet. Give your virtual MAC to your provider and add their portal.
Does Smart STB include channels?
No. Smart STB only connects to your IPTV provider’s portal. Channels come from your provider.
Smart STB is installed. Next, activate Smart STB with your portal URL and virtual MAC. Browse all Smart STB guides or all IPTV players and apps.
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