Discover useful ways to control your LG TV with your smartphone

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1. Convenience of controlling LG TV with a phone

2. How to Control LG TV with Phone using LG TV Remote App

3. How to Control LG TV with Phone using LG TV Plus App

4. Conclusion

Controlling your LG TV with your phone becomes a lifesaver when your TV remote runs out of battery or malfunctions. In this article, Mytour Supermarket will guide you on how to set up and use some applications that help you control your LG TV from your smartphone. Let's dive in!

Controlling LG TV with a smartphone

1. Convenience of controlling LG TV with a phone

Controlling your LG TV with a phone brings forth the following benefits:

An efficient method of operation when the TV remote is unavailable (out of battery, damaged, lost, etc.).
Easy input of alphanumeric information compared to using the remote's function buttons.
Convenient remote TV control without the hassle of tangled cables.

Controlling the TV with a phone as a substitute for the remote

With these advantages, using a smartphone to connect and operate the TV is increasingly popular among users. Here, Mytour will guide you through two ways to control your LG TV using the LG TV Remote and LG TV Plus apps.

2. How to Control LG TV with Phone using LG TV Remote App

The LG TV Remote is an application designed to control LG TVs manufactured from 2012 onwards and is compatible with both Android and iOS platforms. Therefore, you can download it to your mobile phone, whether it's from other brands or an iPhone. The app provides basic control buttons such as volume adjustment, channel change, selection, input, etc., similar to a physical remote.

Here are the steps to help you control your LG TV with your phone using the LG TV Remote app:

- Step 1: Download the LG TV Remote app to your phone from CH Play or the App Store. Upon accessing the app, choose the interface labeled LG TV Remote for Phone.

Select LG TV Remote for Phone

- Step 2: Next, choose Device Scan. The device will start scanning information about available TVs nearby (the LG TV must be on at this point). When the list of TVs appears, select the name of the LG TV you want to control.

Select Device Scan

- Step 3: On the LG TV screen, a 6-digit PIN code will be displayed. Enter this 6-digit code on your phone and press OK.

Enter the PIN code and press OK

- Step 4: Accept and agree to the application's terms of use. After that, the phone will connect to the LG TV. Press OK to start using.

Agree to the terms of use of the app and select OK

Note that to control the LG TV with the LG TV Remote app on your phone, both devices need to be connected to the same internet network. Besides your smartphone, you can also download this app on a tablet or iPad for usage.

3. How to Control LG TV with Phone using LG TV Plus App

LG TV Plus is another app designed to control LG TVs from smartphones, tablets, or computers. However, this app is only compatible with Smart LG TVs with the WebOS interface introduced from 2014 onwards. Users can download this app from CH Play or the App Store.

Here are the steps to help you connect and control your LG TV with your phone using the LG TV Plus app:

- Step 1: Download the LG TV Remote app to your phone from CH Play or the App Store (you can also download it to a tablet or iPad). Open the app and select Accept to agree to the app's terms of use.

Select Accept to agree to the app's terms of use

- Step 2: Next, the app will search for compatible LG TVs nearby. Choose the name of the TV you want to control (the LG TV must be on at this point).

Select the LG TV to connect

- Step 3: The TV screen will display a PIN code. Enter this PIN on your phone and select OK. At this point, the phone will start connecting to the LG TV.

PIN code appears on the TV screen

- Step 4: After the connection is complete, the phone will display some introductory information. You can press Skip to skip it.

Press Skip to skip the information

- Step 5: This app provides users with functional buttons for convenient TV control, not inferior to a physical remote, such as volume adjustment, channel switch, selection, mute, navigation, etc. You can also use the TouchPad in the Control section. Simply swipe your finger on the phone to move the mouse pointer on the screen and tap the phone screen to open folders.

The app provides users with functional buttons

4. Conclusion

So, we have two popular ways to control LG TVs with a phone, either through the LG TV Remote or LG TV Plus app. Mytour Supermarket has provided you with a guide on how to download the app, install, and connect your phone to the TV so you can operate your LG TV through that app on your phone.

We hope this article has brought you useful information and helped you 'pocket' another handy tip to share with family and friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of controlling my LG TV with a smartphone?

Controlling your LG TV with a smartphone is convenient, especially when the remote is lost or damaged. It allows easy input of information and eliminates cable clutter, making it user-friendly.

How can I use the LG TV Remote app to control my TV?

To control your LG TV using the LG TV Remote app, download it, scan for your TV, enter the displayed PIN, and accept the terms. Ensure both devices are on the same network.

What is the process for using the LG TV Plus app with my TV?

Download the LG TV Plus app, scan for your TV, enter the PIN displayed on your screen, and accept the introductory information. The app provides comprehensive control options similar to a physical remote.

Is it necessary for my LG TV and phone to be on the same network?

Yes, both your LG TV and smartphone must be connected to the same internet network to successfully control the TV using either the LG TV Remote or LG TV Plus app.

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