TVs are no longer used for only watching TV channels and their programs. There are so many uses for smart TVs thanks to the addition of features such as internet connectivity, smart audio, video, and even the inclusion of voice assistants to control the smart TV. But the most useful feature is the support for Apps that help to run and control other features of a Smart TV. There are plentiful apps available from various categories and almost every platform. LG TVs in particular run their own Web OS software on all of their smart TVs. Having the ability to install apps gives end users the choice to choose from a variety of content that they would like to consume. Read along to know how to install apps on your LG smart TV.
How to Add Apps to LG Smart TV
Since LG smart TVs do not have Android OS, you may find it difficult to download and install apps on LG Smart TVs. But don’t worry, after checking out this guide, you no longer be a peculiar LG TV user. There are four ways to install apps on your LG Smart TV. These methods should work easily with almost all LG smart TVs. So let’s start with the first method.
Method 1: Install apps on LG TV (Web OS 22 or Web OS 23)
If you recently bought an LG TV or updated your smart TV’s operating system to the new Web OS 22 or Web OS 23, then you can easily install and set up new apps on your television by following these steps.
Method 2: Install apps from LG Content Store
The LG Content Store can be defined as the PlayStore for all LG TVs running Web OS 5.0. The Store has a wide range of apps that you can install and choose from. To make things easier, here are the steps that you can follow to add apps to LG TV from the LG content store. What happens if your LG TV storage becomes full? You can always plug in an external storage drive such as a USB to store your apps onto it. Do note that you will not be able to install apps. Sometimes, there could be apps that you wish to install on your LG TV but are not available in your country. So, what do you do? Well, the only way to get these apps is to change the LG Services country on your LG Smart TV. Here’s how to do it:
Method 3: Install 3rd party Apps on LG Smart TV
If you have got a laptop around with you, you can always make use of the screencast or screen share feature and stream content from your laptop right onto your LG smart TV. Yes, you can also use your Smartphone to cast on LG smart TV.
Method 4: Install Apps on LG NetCast OS TVs
If you are using one of those LG Smart TVs that were released before 2014, then follow these steps to add apps to LG TV.
Method 5: Install Apps on LG Roku TV
So, this is how you can add or install apps to your LG Smart TV and stream movies, music, series, etc. Before downloading or installing apps on your LG TV from the content store, be sure that your device has enough storage space available to install the apps; otherwise, you will end up getting errors or problems. If your TV doesn’t have enough storage, you can always remove or delete some items or files from it. As LG TV runs on webOS and not Android TV OS, you will not be able to sideload Android apps right away. There you have it, a complete guide on how to download apps on LG Smart TV including third party apps. In case you have any queries, let us know in the comment section. Also Check:
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