Control an LG TV with Your Smartphone LG TV Remote vs webOS LG TV Plus vs 2011 LG TV Remote ... and 5 more

If your LG Smart TV was made in 2012 or later, this is the remote control app you're going to want to use. This app allows you to control your TV if both app and TV are connected to the same WiFi network. You can control the volume, channel, input and view a channel list. You can also access premium content providers, YouTube, MyApps and your media files. The LG TV Remote is compatible with the following TVs: LM9600, LM9500, LM9400, LM8600, LMG860, LM76XX, LM67XX, LM66XX, LM64XX, LM6300, LM62XX, LM6100, LM5900, LS5800, LS57XX, PA6900, PA4700, LA9700, LA9600, LA8800, LA86XX, LA7900, LA74XX, LA7100, LA69XX, LA6800, LA66XX, LA6500, LA64XX,LA62XX, LN61XX, LN57XX, LN570B, PH67XX, PH6600, PN6700, PN5700, PH4700, PN4700, UB83XX, UB82XX, LB57XX, LB58XX, LB49xx, PB69xx, PB66xx, UB80XX, UB82XX, UB83XX, UB92XX, LB49XX, LB57XX, LB58XX, LB61XX PB65XX, PB66XX and PB69XX.

Here is a nice little app from LG Electronics that only supports LG webOS Smart TVs released on and after 2014. Besides being a remote control, many other functions are included, such as:

• Launch applications installed in your Smart TV
• Control pointer as Magic Remote Controller
• View pictures, videos, and music in your smartphone on your Smart TV
• Watch popular Live TV, TV Shows and Movies VOD
• Filter movies and TV shows by channels or genres
• Browse Live TV Schedule

The LG app that you are going to want to use if your LG Smart TV was made in 2011 is this one. The features are exactly the same as the LG TV Remote listed above. The compatible TVs are: LED LZ9600, LED LW5500, LED LV5500, LED LV3700 Series (LV372S/ LV373S/ LV375S/ LV3700).

Network Settings On TV

1. 1
   Go To Home Dash Board [SETUP]

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2. 2
   [NETWORK]

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3. 3
   Configure Settings

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Tinac Inc developed this remote control app for LG Smart TVs built in 2012 & 2013 and ALL LG webOS TVs. There are many other functions besides the basic remote control, such as:

• Keyboard / mouse control
• Previously connected devices automatically connect
• Live TV streaming on your smartphone
• Display your photos
• Launch your TV applications

This LG remote control app from Fast Fish Development used your smartphone's IR blaster to transmit the signal commands to your TV like a regular remote would. The majority of phones come with the IR blaster built in, but you should check with your manufacturer to be sure. If you download this app and find you are having problems, the creator of the app recommends you go to your app settings and change device type.

Not only will this SURE remote work with the LG, it works will many other manufacturers also. The creator of this app claims it can control a million different IR appliances. There are some smartphone permissions that the SURE Universal remote requires and I have listed them below:

• Identity - for billing purposes if you purchase through an advertisement
• Location - for advertising purposes
• Photos and Media - for displaying purposes on your LG TV
• Microphone - for voice commands
• WiFi - for connection to your TV

This one will work with all LG Smart TVs by using the WiFi connection in your house. It has the basic remote control features. Connecting the LG TV and app is detailed below:

Connecting The LG TV To The LG Remote

1. 1
   Download app

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2. 2
   Launch app

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3. 3
   Let the app search for your TV on the network

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4. 4
   Watch for code to display on TV

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5. 5
   Input code into phone for secure connection

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The biggest difference between this app and all the other LG remote controls is that you can connect to your TV in 3 different ways. You can use the IR port of your smartphone, the IR blaster in your smartphone, or use your WiFi connection. Any of these options will work with your LG Smart TV.

Connecting The App

1. 1
   Download app

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2. 2
   Launch app

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3. 3
   Go to settings

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4. 4
   Choose between IR port, IR Blaster or WiFi

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5. 5
   Choose brand of TV... in your case, choose LG.

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If you have problems with any of the steps in this article, please ask a question for more help, or post in the comments section below.

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