If there’s an LG Smart TV in your living room, then you’re a lucky man. Because the smart television has a lot of magisterial features in store for you.
LG Smart TVs have been wildly popular for years, and for good reason. Thanks to its user-friendly WebOS, razor-sharp picture and smart features, LG is a favorite in many living rooms. But did you know that you can get much more out of your TV than just watching Netflix and YouTube?
We’ve compiled a list of the seven best hidden features and hacks that will take your viewing experience to the next level. But beware: with these handy tips, you could find yourself in front of the TV even more often.
Bought an LG Smart TV? These features you’ll want to start using
These tips will make your LG Smart TV much better.
#1 AI Chatbot: your LG Smart TV’s personal assistant
One of the most useful but least known features is the AI Chatbot, your personal TV assistant. This clever little helper, hidden in the settings of your LG Smart TV, helps you with all sorts of things. For example, ask about a movie or series or a solution to your Wi-Fi problems. The chatbot will help you with the settings.
Even it can request the weather forecast for you. Best of all, this feature is voice-controlled and compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa. So you can control not only your television but also other smart devices with your voice.
#2 Personalize your home screen like a pro
You can fully personalize the home screen of your LG Smart TV, so you never have to scroll endlessly through apps again. The Launcher bar is easy to customize: you can put frequently used apps at the top, remove unnecessary ones, and even change the background.
You do this by pressing the Home button, going to the pencil icon and, under “Edit,” dragging or removing apps as you see fit. Want even more convenience? Then use the ‘Intelligent Edit’ feature, so your TV automatically puts the most used apps at the top.
The home screen on your screen (Image: Coolblue)
#3 Control your smart devices from your LG Smart TV
Your LG Smart TV can also serve as a hub for your smart home, allowing you to easily control all your smart devices from your television through the Home Dashboard. This allows you to control smart lights, doorbell cameras, thermostats and air conditioners with the push of a button.
You can even set automatic routines, such as dimming lights at sunset, turning up the heat when it gets colder outside or activating security cameras at a specific time. In this way, your TV becomes the focal point of your Smart Home.
#4 Discover thousands of additional apps in the Content Store
If you think Netflix and YouTube are the only apps you need, check out the LG Content Store. Here you’ll find thousands of additional apps, such as Disney Plus, Hulu and Apple TV.
There are also gaming apps and cloud gaming platforms like GeForce Now, as well as news, sports and educational apps, so you always have something new to discover on your LG Smart TV.
LG’s app store (Image: LG)
#5 Magic Remote: your remote is smarter than you think
Another great tool is the Magic Remote. Besides its handy “point and click” feature, which lets you use the remote like a computer mouse, you can also issue voice commands, link the remote to gaming consoles and soundbars, and even set up buttons for quick access to your favorite apps.
Your remote is basically like a magic wand that lets you direct your entire entertainment experience.
#6 AI Picture Pro & AI Sound Pro: automatic picture and sound enhancement
Do you always want the best picture and sound without adjusting settings yourself? Then AI Picture Pro & AI Sound Pro is for you. AI Picture Pro analyzes the content you watch and automatically optimizes colors, contrast and sharpness, while AI Sound Pro adjusts the sound based on the content.
This gives you clear voices on talk shows and deep bass on action movies, ensuring you always have the best viewing experience on your LG Smart TV.
Watching your favorite series. (Image: Netflix)
#7 Play games on your LG Smart TV
Finally, your LG Smart TV is not only perfect for movies and series, but also for gaming. The latest models support NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync for ultra-smooth gaming.
You can connect your PlayStation or Xbox directly for a lag-free HDR experience, and via GeForce Now or Xbox Cloud Gaming, you’ll play even without a console. In short, your TV is a powerful gaming machine that any gamer can appreciate.
