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LG webOS TV remote app for iPhone

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Model lines
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Model codes
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Versions listed
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Magic Remote gone missing, or the pointer driving you mad? If your LG TV is a smart TV from 2014 or later, it runs webOS, and your iPhone can be its remote over your home Wi-Fi. Simple TV Remote gives you big, clear buttons, typing, inputs and apps. Try it free on your own TV, then unlock it once for $5.99.

What works

webOS is the smart TV system on LG TVs. LG's developer site lists webOS TV 1.x for 2014 models, and a new version every year since.

  • Navigation and OK
  • Volume and mute
  • Keyboard
  • Switch inputs
  • Open apps
  • Turn off
  • Turn on from standbyNeeds "Turn on via Wi-Fi" switched on (under TV On With Mobile, or Mobile TV On on 2015–2019 sets). Works from standby only, not when the TV is unplugged.

TVs that run LG webOS

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LGLG lifestyle TVsLG's lifestyle screens, such as OLED Flex and the 2026 Gallery TV, run webOS. We list the models we could confirm on LG's own pages.LG webOS · 2022–2026 · 5 modelsLGLG NanoCellLG NanoCell and NANO 4K UHD TVs run webOS.LG webOS · 2017–2026 · 184 modelsLGLG OLEDLG OLED models from 2016–2026.LG webOS · 2016–2026 · 412 modelsLGLG QNEDLG QNED TVs, including QNED Mini LED, QNED evo and the MRGB Mini RGB / Micro RGB sets, run webOS.LG webOS · 2021–2026 · 232 modelsLGLG UHDLG UHD (4K LED) TVs run webOS.LG webOS · 2016–2025 · 387 models

Set up

Pairing takes about a minute, once per TV. Each model line’s page has the exact TV menus.

  1. Allow mobile apps to connect (2014–2018 sets)

    2014–2018 models
    Settings › All Settings › Network › LG Connect Apps

    Set LG Connect Apps to On. LG's 2014–2018 user guides list this switch. Newer guides don't, and those sets just show a pairing prompt.

    Source

  2. Accept the pairing prompt

    The first time Simple TV Remote connects, your TV asks whether to allow it. Choose Accept with the TV remote. You only need to do this once.

  3. Let your phone turn the TV on (2015–2018 sets)

    For turn on from standby2015–2018 models
    Settings › All Settings › General › Mobile TV On › Turn on via Wi-Fi

    Set Turn on via Wi-Fi to On. On 2015 and 2016 sets, Mobile TV On is a single On/Off switch. LG says it is only on certain models.

    Source

  4. Let your phone turn the TV on (2019 sets)

    For turn on from standby2019 models
    Settings › All Settings › Connection › Mobile TV On › Turn on via Wi-Fi

    Set Turn on via Wi-Fi to On.

    Source

  5. Let your phone turn the TV on (2020 sets)

    For turn on from standby2020 models
    Settings › All Settings › Connection › Mobile Connection Management › TV On With Mobile › Turn on via Wi-Fi

    Set Turn on via Wi-Fi to On.

    Source

  6. Let your phone turn the TV on (2021–2022 sets)

    For turn on from standby2021–2022 models
    Settings › All Settings › General › Devices › External Devices › TV On With Mobile › Turn on via Wi-Fi

    Set Turn on via Wi-Fi to On.

    Source

  7. Let your phone turn the TV on (2023–2025 sets)

    For turn on from standby2023–2025 models
    Settings › All Settings › General › External Devices › TV On With Mobile › Turn on via Wi-Fi

    Set Turn on via Wi-Fi to On. On UK and European sets the switch may read "Turn on via Wi-Fi (Networked Standby Mode)".

    Source

  8. Let your phone turn the TV on (2026 sets)

    For turn on from standby2026 models

    We haven't confirmed the 2026 menu in an LG user guide yet. On 2023–2025 sets the switch is at Settings > All Settings > General > External Devices > TV On With Mobile > Turn on via Wi-Fi.

Can’t find your TV? Add it by IP address

If your TV doesn’t show up in the app, tap “Can’t find it?” and type the TV’s IP address. Here’s where the TV shows it.

  1. Find the TV's IP address (2017–2018 sets)

    2017–2018 models
    Settings › All Settings › Network › Wi-Fi Connection › Advanced Wi-Fi Settings

    The IP address is shown here; on a wired TV, open Wired Connection (Ethernet) instead.

    Source

  2. Find the TV's IP address (2019 sets)

    2019 models
    Settings › All Settings › Connection › Wi-Fi Connection › Advanced Wi-Fi Settings

    The IP address is shown here; on a wired TV, open Wired Connection (Ethernet) instead.

    Source

  3. Find the TV's IP address (2020 sets)

    2020 models
    Settings › All Settings › Connection › Network Connection Settings › Wi-Fi Connection › Advanced Wi-Fi Settings

    The IP address is shown here; on a wired TV, open Wired Connection (Ethernet) instead.

    Source

  4. Find the TV's IP address (2022–2025 sets)

    2022–2025 models
    Settings › All Settings › General › Network › Wi-Fi Connection › Other Network Settings › Advanced Wi-Fi Settings

    The IP address is shown here; on a wired TV, open Wired Connection (Ethernet) instead.

    Source

LG webOS versions by model year

The version a TV shipped with. Many TVs get later updates.

VersionModel yearsHome screenNotes
webOS 262026— Source
webOS 252025— Source
webOS 242024— Source
webOS 232023—First model year where webOS Re:New covers the whole UHD-and-up range. Source
webOS 222022—2022 OLED TVs and the QNED99/95 8K sets are in webOS Re:New and can upgrade to webOS 23 and later. Source
webOS 6.02021— Source
webOS 5.02020— Source
webOS 4.52019—LG's developer table groups 2018–2019 as webOS 4.x. Source
webOS 4.02018—LG's developer table groups 2018–2019 as webOS 4.x. Source
webOS 3.52017—LG's developer table groups 2016–2017 as webOS 3.x. Source
webOS 3.02016—LG's developer table groups 2016–2017 as webOS 3.x. Source
webOS 2.02015— Source
webOS 1.02014— Source

Troubleshooting

The app can't find my LG TV
  1. Put your iPhone and the TV on the same Wi-Fi network. Guest networks often block devices from seeing each other.
  2. On 2014–2018 sets, turn on Settings > All Settings > Network > LG Connect Apps.
  3. Turn the TV off and on with the TV remote, then try again.
I missed or declined the pairing prompt
  1. Connect again from the app. The TV shows the prompt again.
  2. On 2014–2018 sets, Revoke Pairing under LG Connect Apps removes all paired apps so you can start over.
The app can't turn the TV on
  1. Turn on Turn on via Wi-Fi. The menu depends on your TV's webOS version: see the setup steps above.
  2. Keep the TV plugged in. A TV that's switched off at the wall can't be woken over Wi-Fi.
  3. If the TV has been off for a long time, wake it once with the TV remote and try again.
My TV turns itself on
  1. Turn on via Wi-Fi lets apps on your network switch the TV on. Switch it off if you don't need to wake the TV from your phone.
  2. Check for HDMI devices that turn the TV on through SIMPLINK (HDMI-CEC).

How to use your iPhone as an LG TV remote

  1. Join the same Wi-FiConnect your iPhone to the same Wi-Fi network as your LG TV.
  2. Older sets: allow phone appsOn 2014–2018 TVs, go to Settings > All Settings > Network > LG Connect Apps and set it to On. Newer TVs skip this step.
  3. Pick your TV and accept the promptOpen Simple TV Remote and tap your TV. The TV asks whether to allow the connection. Choose Accept with your LG remote. You only do this once.
  4. Let your iPhone turn the TV on (optional)Turn on Turn on via Wi-Fi. On 2023–2025 sets it's at Settings > All Settings > General > External Devices > TV On With Mobile. Your TV's page on this site gives the menu for other years.

Questions

Is there a LG webOS TV remote app for iPhone?

Yes. Simple TV Remote is a LG webOS TV remote app for iPhone that works with LG webOS TVs running LG webOS. It pairs over your home Wi-Fi and sends real commands in a free check, so you know it works on your exact TV before you pay $5.99, once.

Is there an LG TV remote app for iPhone?

Yes. LG's own LG ThinQ app has remote controls once you sign in with an LG account and add your TV. Simple TV Remote is another choice that needs no account: you accept a prompt on the TV once and you're done. Both need your iPhone and TV on the same network.

Which LG TVs work with Simple TV Remote?

LG smart TVs that run webOS, which is every LG smart TV from 2014 on. Older LG smart TVs aren't on our list yet. The free check in the app tells you for sure before you pay.

What can I do with my iPhone on an LG TV?

You get the arrows and OK, volume and mute, a keyboard, switching inputs, opening apps, and turning the TV off. It can also turn the TV on from standby once Turn on via Wi-Fi is on.

How do I turn on my LG TV without the remote?

Press the power button on the TV. LG says it is usually under the logo on the front or on the back, depending on the model. To turn it on from your iPhone instead, switch on Turn on via Wi-Fi once (on 2023–2025 sets: Settings > All Settings > General > External Devices > TV On With Mobile). It works from standby only, not when the TV is unplugged.

How do I change the input on an LG TV without the remote?

Use a phone remote: Simple TV Remote can switch inputs on LG webOS TVs from your iPhone. You can also press the button on the TV while it's on to open its menu. What that menu offers depends on the model, so check your user manual if you don't see the input you need.

Can I connect my LG TV to Wi-Fi without a remote?

Not with a phone app. Every phone remote, including LG ThinQ and Simple TV Remote, needs the TV to be on your Wi-Fi already. If it isn't, use the button on the TV to get around, or get a replacement LG remote to finish setup.

How do I pair my LG Magic Remote again?

Turn on the TV, then press and hold Home and Back together for 5 seconds until the remote's power button flashes. Point the remote at the TV and press the wheel (OK). A message on the TV confirms it's registered.

Why can't the app find my LG TV?

First check that your iPhone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi, not a guest network. On 2014–2018 sets, also turn on Settings > All Settings > Network > LG Connect Apps. Then turn the TV off and on and try again.

Is the LG remote app free?

LG ThinQ is free. Simple TV Remote lets you check your TV for free, then costs $5.99 once, with no subscription and no ads. One purchase covers every TV you pair.

Which LG TVs run webOS?

LG smart TVs from 2014 onward run webOS.

Do I need an LG account or the LG ThinQ app?

Simple TV Remote connects straight to the TV over your home Wi-Fi. You accept a prompt on the TV once.

About LG webOS

Since 2022 the version number matches the year: webOS 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26. Before that, LG used numbers, from webOS 1.0 (2014) to webOS 6.0 (2021).

Under the webOS Re:New program, LG promises four webOS upgrades over five years. It covers 2023 and later UHD-and-up models, plus 2022 OLED TVs and the 2022 QNED Mini LED 8K (QNED99/95). An upgraded TV gets the newer menus, so the settings path follows your TV's current webOS version.

Phone apps control LG TVs over the local network using LG's second-screen connection. The TV asks you to accept a new app once. Older sets also have an LG Connect Apps switch.

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Sources

Every compatibility fact on this page comes from these sources. Dates show when we last checked each one. How we build the TV list.

  1. LG webOS TV developer: Web API and web engine (webOS version by year)
  2. LG US press release: More LG Smart TV Owners Set to Enjoy the Latest webOS Upgrade (Jan 4, 2024)
  3. LG webOS page with webOS Re:New program terms
  4. LG US: What is webOS?
  5. LG Help Library: I want to connect Amazon Alexa (Turn on via Wi-Fi by webOS version)
  6. LG webOS TV user guide 2018 (US): Using LG Connect Apps
  7. LG webOS TV user guide 2018 (US): Using Mobile TV On
  8. LG webOS TV user guide 2019 (US): Using Mobile TV On
  9. LG webOS TV user guide 2020 (US): Mobile Connection Management
  10. LG webOS TV user guide 2022 (US, full)
  11. LG webOS TV user guide 2023: TV On With Mobile
  12. LG webOS TV user guide 2024: TV On With Mobile
  13. LG webOS TV user guide 2025 (US, full)
  14. LG webOS TV user guide 2025 (Europe/UK English, full)
  15. LG webOS TV user guide 2017 (US): Network Connection Problems
  16. LG webOS TV user guide 2018 (US): Network Connection Issues
  17. LG webOS TV user guide 2019 (US): Network Connection Issues
  18. LG webOS TV user guide 2020 (US): Network Connection Issues
  19. LG webOS TV user guide 2022 (full, English): Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
  20. LG webOS TV user guide 2024: Troubleshooting Network Connection Issues

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