If you have bought a new LG TV, the primary goal is to pair its remote with the TV. Typically, there are two types of LG remotes: Magic and Standard. The procedure for pairing the remote will vary for each model. This guide describes a step-by-step tutorial for pairing an LG remote with your device.
How to Pair LG Magic Remote with LG TV
Identifying the LG remote model is simple. If the remote has a scroll wheel at the center, dedicated buttons for streaming apps, and a curve in shape, it is a Magic remote. You can pair the LG Magic remote in two ways. Before proceeding, insert new batteries into your remote and power on your LG TV.
Pair via the Remote Buttons
1. Aim the Magic remote facing the LG TV sensor.
2. Press the Wheel button on your Magic remote.
3. As a result, a message saying Pairing is complete will appear on the LG TV screen. It is a confirmation that the remote pairing is successful.
Pair via Settings Menu
If you can’t pair the LG remote using remote shortcuts, there is an alternate way. The process involves navigating the TV settings. Prior to these steps, you need to keep a mouse, keyboard, or LG ThinQ remote app ready.
1. Tap the Settings option on the home screen of your LG TV.
2. Choose General and tap Magic Remote.
3. Pick your remote and click the Wheel button on the remote.
4. As a result, the pairing instruction will appear on the TV screen. Follow the on-screen prompts and complete the pairing process.
Initialize Magic Remote
If your Magic remote fails to control the TV after pairing, initialize the remote by following the below steps.
1. Point the LG Magic remote towards your LG TV.
2. Locate the Home and Back buttons on the remote. Some remotes may have a Smart button instead of a Home.
3. Long-click the Home/Smart and Back button on the remote for 5 seconds.
4. As a result, the remote’s LED button will flash thrice.
5. Now, click the Wheel button on the remote. The remote will pair with the LG TV.
Customize LG Magic Remote Pointer
LG allows users to customize the remote’s pointer shape, size, and more. This can be done through the TV settings.
1. Click the Smart/Home button on the remote.
2. From the LG TV home screen, tap the Settings option.
3. Select the Option under settings.
4. Choose the Pointer option.
5. As a result, the following options will be shown: Speed, Shape, Size, and Alignment.
6. Select the desired option and modify it as per your requirements.
How to Pair LG Standard Remote to LG TV
Basically, standard remotes can automatically control the LG TV since it works via infrared signals. Therefore, there is no need to pair the LG Standard remote.
1. Insert the batteries into the LG Standard remote.
2. Aim the remote towards the LG TV sensor. Ensure you are at a distance of fewer than 30 feet to control the TV.
3. Press the Power key on the LG remote.
4. If the LG TV turns into standby mode, it means that the remote has been synced.
How to Pair LG Remote to Other Devices
Select LG remotes can function as universal remote controllers. If you have connected an external device to an LG TV via an HDMI cable, you can use the LG remote to operate that device.
1. Go to the home screen on your LG TV by clicking the Home button.
2. From the home screen, click the Device Connector option.
3. Under the Devices list, choose the Device to which you want to pair the remote.
4. In the following steps, choose the Input port.
5. Select the brand of the Device.
6. Once you choose, the pairing instructions will appear. Follow the on-screen steps and complete the process.
FAQ
To unpair the remote, hold the Home and Back buttons until the remote’s red light flashes thrice. To re-pair, click the Wheel or OK button on the remote.
You can use a keyboard, TV buttons, mouse, and remote apps to control the LG TV.
