Smart LG TV remote control

Remote control for LG smart TV set. Extension allows to control some WebOS based LG TV models. It uses generic protocol, so can be…

What is Smart LG TV remote control?

'Smart LG TV Remote Control' is a Chrome extension that provides control features for WebOS-based LG Smart TVs. The extension supports a wide range of actions including volume and channel control, input selection, running installed TV apps, and magic control mode for improved user interaction. It requires the IP address of the TV for operation. The extension also supports direct link opening on the TV browser, channel search, and adding favorite channels for easier access. A 14-day free trial is available for users.

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By: Roman Romanchenko

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Users: 9,000+

Rating: 4.09 (129)

Version: 1.55 (Last updated: 2022-05-08)

Creation date: 2020-01-30

Risk impact: Very low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

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Size: 406.53K

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 10577 ▼ 114

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#2587 in Just for Fun ▲ 2

#11 in tv keyword 44 ▼ 3

#59 in control keyword 36 ▼ 26

#108 in arrow keyword 4 ▲ 1

#155 in channel keyword 24 ▲ 1

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Remote control for LG smart TV set.

Extension allows to control some WebOS based LG TV models. It uses generic protocol, so can be used with vary of models.

Current version supports: volume change, mute on/off, channels up/down and channels from list selection, TV set poweroff, input selection. User also can run installed on TV apps. By clicking right mouse key on any link on any page "Open link on LG TV" menu option can be used. User can open that link directly on TV browser. TV can be controlled using keyboard when extension popup or magic control page are open. Arrow keys (cursor keys), volume (gray "+"/"-"), home (Home), back (alt + left arrow), OK (Enter).

User can do search by channel name as well as mark channel as favorite to have it on the top of channels list.

Experimental "magic control" mode now is available (see pop up button with mouse icon). This feature emulates "magic remote" functions using PC's mouse. In magic remote mode, user may enter text from PC keyboard if TV system keyboard enabled and input text box got a focus.

To use this extension, TV should be connected to network and "LG connected apps" settings should be enabled.

User reviews

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Pros

Works well with LG webOS TVs
Magic control mode for easier navigation
Ability to control TV from PC or laptop

Cons

Some users experienced issues with new TVs or connecting to TV
Lag or slow response in magic remote feature
Difficulty in setting up and configuring the extension

Most mentioned

Works well with LG webOS TVs
Difficulty in setting up and configuring the extension

Recent reviews

Not working with Webos 4

Dzid, 2024-03-26

لا يعمل حاليا

Khaled Abu-alsaud, 2024-02-10

Its works 100% on my LG webOS TV. There is an magic remote feature is amazing but there is small lag or slow in magic remote. All other controls are works properly. Every I am using this extension its require some time to configure with it.