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.

Extension stats

Rating: 4.08 (132)
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
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • alarms
  • storage
Size: 406.53K

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Extension summary

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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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User reviews

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Pros
  • 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
Cons
  • Not compatible with newer LG webOS versions (e.g., 2023, 2022)
  • Some users experience connectivity issues
  • Small lag reported in the magic remote functionality
Most mentioned
  • Need to enter TV IP for proper functionality
  • Magic control feature is praised
  • Issues connecting to certain LG models
Recent reviews
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by Mb Banga, 2024-10-05

Para las personas que no les conecta solo deben poner la direccion ip de la TV y ya esa me funciona de maravilla
by Ricardo Carrillo, 2024-09-07

No se conecta a mi LG webOS 2023
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Smart LG TV remote control does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Smart LG TV remote control has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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