Why can't the app find my LG TV?

Most LG discovery issues come from different Wi-Fi networks, sleeping TVs, or the TV waiting for an approval or PIN step that was not completed.

Does LG TV use approval or a PIN?

LG TVs can use either flow. Some models ask you to approve the request on the TV, while others show a PIN that you enter in the app.

What can I do after pairing an LG TV?

After pairing, the app supports remote controls, app launching, text input, touchpad navigation on webOS, input switching, Apple Watch keypad, app and source control, macOS control, widgets, and Siri Shortcuts or App Intents on supported devices.

How to Connect LG TV to Remote Control for TV

Use this guide to connect an LG Smart TV to Remote Control for TV, the iPhone and iPad TV remote app.

How to Connect LG TV

Make sure your iPhone or iPad and LG TV are connected to the same network.
Open the app and choose your LG TV.
Depending on your LG TV model and webOS version, the TV may ask you to approve the connection request or enter a PIN code in the app.

PIN Code

What the app supports after pairing

Full remote controls for navigation and playback.
App launching on supported LG TVs.
Text input from your iPhone or iPad instead of the on-screen keyboard.
Touchpad navigation for webOS.
Input switching for HDMI and other connected devices.
Apple Watch access for keypads, app launching, and source switching on supported LG TVs.
macOS control for the same saved LG TV from your Mac.
Home Screen widgets and Siri Shortcuts or App Intents for quicker access.

LG TV remote app input screen on iPhone

Apple Watch, Mac, and Siri

The Apple Watch app supports keypad control, app launching, and source switching on supported LG TVs.
The macOS app can control saved LG TVs from your Mac, including remote keys, text entry, touchpad actions, apps, and sources where the TV supports them.
Siri Shortcuts and App Intents can send keys, turn on compatible TVs, launch apps, and switch inputs on supported LG TVs.

Common LG TV Connection Problems

If you cannot connect to your TV

Keep the TV awake while pairing.
If the TV shows an approval prompt, confirm it on the TV.
If the TV shows a PIN, enter it in the app.
Re-check that both devices are on the same local network.

LG TV FAQ

Yes. LG webOS TVs supported by the app can use touchpad navigation after pairing.

Can I type on my LG TV from iPhone?

Yes. The app supports text input on supported LG TVs so you can use your iPhone or iPad keyboard instead of the TV keyboard.

Can I control LG TV from Apple Watch, Mac, or Siri?

Yes. After pairing on iPhone or iPad, supported LG TVs can also be controlled from Apple Watch, the macOS app, widgets, and Siri Shortcuts or App Intents.

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