What is Smart LG TV remote control?
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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.
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- Works well with LG webOS TVs when IP is correctly entered
- Magic control feature is useful for navigating web-based content
- Overall positive user experience with the extension
- Not compatible with newer LG webOS versions (e.g., 2023, 2022)
- Some users experience connectivity issues
- Small lag reported in the magic remote functionality
- Need to enter TV IP for proper functionality
- Magic control feature is praised
- Issues connecting to certain LG models
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Smart LG TV remote control does not require any sensitive permissions.
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Smart LG TV remote control has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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