When your LG TV remote is broken, or its volume buttons are not working, you may think it is difficult to adjust the TV volume. No matter what LG TV model you own, you can try alternative ways to manage the remote functions. This guide illustrates the possible techniques to increase or decrease the volume of an LG TV.
Use Physical Buttons to Adjust the LG TV Volume
The easiest method to change the volume on an LG Smart TV is by using the TV’s physical volume button. You can find the volume buttons at the back or on the side panel of your LG TV. Locate the Vol+ or Vol- button on your LG TV and press it to adjust the volume level according to your preference.
Some LG TVs come with only one power button. If you have such an LG TV model, you can still control the volume by pressing the Power button. Once you turn the TV on, press the Power button once to bring up the menu. Then, press the Power button a couple of times until you select Volume Up or Volume Down. Once it is selected, the action will be applied.
We do not recommend this method to control the volume on your LG TV regularly. Since the volume buttons are directly connected to the panel, this might damage the panel when you use them frequently.
Adjust Volume on LG TV Using Remote Apps
Another convenient way to control the volume on your LG TV is using the remote apps. There is a dedicated remote app named LG ThinQ that is available to control all LG devices, including Smart TVs. By installing LG ThinQ on your smartphone, you can convert your mobile phone into a multifunctional remote. This app is officially available for Android and iPhone in the Play Store or App Store, respectively.
Once you install this LG ThinQ application on your smartphone, launch it and pair your LG TV. Remember that the app requires your LG TV and smartphone to be on the same WiFi to pair your TV. After that, you can change the volume using the Volume button on your remote interface.
If your LG TV has WiFi connectivity issues, you can’t use the LG ThinQ app as it runs primarily on WiFi. In such situations, you can depend on third-party IR remote apps available online as alternatives. These IR remote apps can control the TV through infrared signals, so it doesn’t need WiFi.
Keep in mind that only Android users can use IR remote apps as there is no built-in IR blaster on iPhones. Some of the IR Remote apps to control LG TVs are listed below.
Change Volume on LG TV Using a Wireless Keyboard
If you have a wireless keyboard, you can connect it to your LG TV and use it as a substitute remote. Then, locate the volume buttons on the top of your keyboard and press them to adjust the volume. It is advisable to use keyboards that are tested to work with LG TVs. Some of the compatible keyboards to control your LG TV are Logitech K360, Logitech K400, Logitech K750, etc.
Say Voice Commands to Adjust the LG TV Volume
If you pair your LG TV with smart speakers, you can control the TV volume using voice commands, such as Alexa or Google Assistant. To do this, you need to activate the Google Assistant or Alexa on your LG TV. Once activated, you can press the Voice button on the LG ThinQ app to trigger a voice search.
If your TV supports Alexa, you can say a voice command, “Hey Alexa, turn up the Volume on my LG TV to 20%.” To use Google Assistant, tap the Assistant key in the app and say, “OK Google, set the Volume of my LG TV to 25.”
FAQ
No. You will find volume buttons on all old LG TV models. The latest LG TV models do not come with dedicated volume buttons.
You can enable the auto volume feature to rectify this problem. Go to your LG TV Settings > All Settings > Sound > Advanced Settings > Automatic Volume Adjustment > Turn it ON.
