How to Connect an LG TV to Wi-Fi via an Android Phone: 3 Proven Methods

Connecting a TV LG to the wireless network via smartphone Android — a convenient way to save time, especially if you don't have a remote control or keyboard at hand. Modern models LG Smart TV (starting from WebOS 3.0 and newer) support several options for this setting: through mobile application, function Smart Share or technology MiracastHowever, not all users know that the process may differ depending on the TV firmware version and smartphone model.

In this article we will go through it step by step all working connection methods, including how to bypass common errors (for example, when a TV can't detect a network or a phone can't transmit a password). We'll pay special attention to the nuances of popular models. LG OLED, NanoCell and series UK6200/UK7500, and we'll also explain why it's sometimes easier to use WPS instead of manually entering a password. If your TV was released before 2017, check for support. Wi-Fi Direct - this is critical for successful synchronization.

1. Preparation: What to check before connecting

Before you begin setup, make sure your TV and smartphone meet the minimum requirements. This will eliminate 80% of problems during the synchronization process.

• 📺 TV model: must support WebOS 3.0+ (released after 2016) or have a function Smart ShareYou can check the software version in the menu. Settings → General → About TV.
• 📱 Android version: not lower 6.0 Marshmallow (for Miracast) or 5.0 Lollipop (for the application LG TV Plus). On Samsung With One UI There may be restrictions.
• 🔄 Public Wi-Fi: the phone and TV must be connected to one network (for example, to a router TP-Link or Keenetic). If the network is hidden (SSID is not broadcast), setup becomes more complicated.
• 🔋 Charging devices: the phone battery level is at least 30%, otherwise Android may interrupt data transmission.

If your TV is older than 2015 (for example, series LB650V), it may not support direct synchronization with a smartphone. In this case, you will need external USB Wi-Fi adapter (compatible models: LG AN-WF100 or Edimax EW-7811Un).

⚠️ Warning: On TVs LG with older firmware WebOS 2.0 (2014–2015) function Wi-Fi Direct may be unstable. Before setting up, update the firmware via USB or check compatibility on the website. LG Support.

2. Method 1: Connecting via the LG TV Plus app

Official app LG TV Plus (available in Google Play) is the most reliable way to connect your TV to Wi-Fi without a remote. It works even on older models (if available). Wi-Fi Direct) and allows you to transfer the network password automatically.

Instructions:

1. Install the application by phone: LG TV Plus (free, weight ~50 MB).
2. Turn on Wi-Fi Direct on your TV:
   • Press on the remote control Settings (⚙) → Net → Wi-Fi Direct.
   • If you don’t have a remote control, use the buttons on the TV body: Menu → Settings → Network.
3. Sync your devices:
   • In the app, click Connect the TV → select your model from the list.
   • On the TV, confirm the connection (a 4-digit code will appear).

Transfer Wi-Fi data:

• In the application, select Network settings → Connect to Wi-Fi.
• Select your network from the list and enter the password (if required).

If your TV does not appear in the list of devices, check:

• 🔌 Both devices are connected to the same network (even if there is no internet).
• 📶 The TV is in standby mode Detection (in settings Wi-Fi Direct).
• 🔄 Restart your router—sometimes it blocks new connections.

☑️ Checklist before connecting via LG TV Plus

Install the appEnable Wi-Fi Direct on TVConnect to one networkReboot the router (if errors occur)

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3. Method 2: Using Smart Share (for models with webOS 3.0–5.0)

Function Smart Share allows you to transfer Wi-Fi settings from your phone to your TV via NFC or QR codeThis method works faster than LG TV Plus, but requires a compatible model (eg LG OLED C1, NanoCell 90 or series UK6300 and newer).

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Activate Smart Share on your TV:

   Settings → Network → Smart Share → Enable

   If the item is not present, update the firmware (see section 6).

2. On the phone:
   • Open Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi.
   • Click on your network name → Share (or QR code).
   • On your TV, select Connect via QR and scan the code from your phone screen.

If option Share absent:

• 📱 On Samsung With One UI use SmartThings instead of the standard settings.
• 🔧 On Xiaomi/Redmi turn on Transferring a Wi-Fi password V Additional Wi-Fi settings.
• 🔄 Restart your phone - sometimes the function is hidden due to an OS crash.

⚠️ Warning: On TVs LG With WebOS 6.0+ (2021 and newer) function Smart Share can be called LG ThinQThe procedure remains the same, but the menu interface has changed.

4. Method 3: Connecting via Miracast (for Android 6.0+)

Miracast — wireless screen sharing technology that also allows you to connect your TV to Wi-Fi. This method is suitable if the first two methods fail, but it requires support. Miracast on both devices. Check compatibility:

Connection instructions:

1. On TV:

   Settings → Network → Wi-Fi → Advanced → Miracast → Enable

2. On the phone:

   Settings → Connections → Wireless Display → Find TV

   (on Xiaomi: Settings → Display → Cast to TV).

3. Confirm the connection on both devices.
4. After synchronization, go to the Wi-Fi settings on your phone and select Share the network.

If the connection is interrupted:

• 📶 Switch the router channel 5 GHz (in the web interface settings).
• 🔌 Turn off the mode on your phone Battery saving.
• 🔄 Update your drivers Wi-Fi on TV (see section 6).

Why might Miracast not work?

On some TVs LG 2018–2019 (for example, SK8000) function Miracast disabled by default due to conflict with AirPlayTo activate it, you need to reset the network settings to factory settings (Settings → General → Reset → Network).

5. Solving common errors

Even with the correct setup, problems may arise. Here top 5 mistakes and ways to eliminate them:

• 🚫 "Unable to connect to the network":
  • Check if your TV supports it WPA3 (if the router is configured for this standard, switch to WPA2-PSK).
  • Make sure your password does not contain Cyrillic characters or spaces.
• 🔍 "The TV doesn't see the network.":
  • If the network is hidden (SSID is not broadcast), enter its name manually in the TV settings.
  • Check if it is enabled on the router MAC address filter.
• 📵 "The LG TV Plus app can't find my TV.":
  • Turn it off on your phone VPN or Firewall.
  • Make sure both devices are connected to the same subnet (eg. 192.168.1.x).
• ⚡ "The connection drops after 1-2 minutes.":
  • Disable it on your router Power saving mode (in settings Wi-Fi).
  • Change the Wi-Fi channel to 6 or 11 (in manual mode).
• 🔄 "The QR code cannot be scanned.":
  • Increase the brightness of your phone screen to maximum.
  • Turn off the TV mode HDR (it may distort the colors of the code).

A critical feature for LG TVs from 2020–2023: If you can't access the internet after connecting to Wi-Fi, check your DNS settings. Manually enter 8.8.8.8 (Google) or 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) in the menu Network settings → DNS.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware versions WebOS 6.0 (for example, on LG QNED90) After the update, the network priority may reset. If the TV connects to 2.4 GHz instead of 5 GHz, manually select the desired frequency in the Wi-Fi settings.

6. Updating the TV firmware (if nothing works)

If your TV won't connect to Wi-Fi using any of the above methods, the problem may be due to outdated firmware. A software update resolves 90% of compatibility issues, especially on 2017–2019 models (e.g., LG SJ8500 or UK6500).

How to update firmware:

1. Via the Internet (if Wi-Fi connects even briefly):

   Settings → General → About TV → Software Update → Check Now

2. Via USB (if there is no connection):
   • Download the firmware for your model from the website LG Support.
   • Unzip the file and copy it to the flash drive in the following format: FAT32.
   • Connect the flash drive to the TV and select Settings → General → Software Update → Update from USB.

Important:

• 🔌 Do not turn off the TV during the update (the process takes 5-15 minutes).
• 📁 The firmware file name must match the TV model (for example, 05.30.25_for_LG_OLED55C1.kpg).
• 🔄 After the update, perform a network reset: Settings → Network → Reset.

7. Alternative methods (if your smartphone doesn't help)

If you are unable to connect your TV via your phone, try alternative methods:

• 🖥️ Via a Windows laptop:
  • Connect your TV to your laptop via HDMI and use the function Projecting to this PC (Windows 10/11).
  • In your laptop's Wi-Fi settings, select Mobile hotspot and connect the TV to the network being created.
• 📶 Via WPS (if the router supports):

  On the TV: Settings → Network → Wi-Fi → WPS → Press the WPS button on the router

  Suitable for routers ASUS, TP-Link And Zyxel.

• 🔧 Via an Ethernet adapter:
  • Buy an adapter USB-to-Ethernet (For example, LG AN-LC100).
  • Connect the TV to the router with a cable and set up Wi-Fi through the menu.

If none of the methods worked, check hardware serviceability Wi-Fi module in the TV. Signs of malfunction:

• The TV doesn't see it not a single one network, including hidden ones.
• An error appears in the network settings Wi-Fi module not detected.
• The Wi-Fi indicator on the TV body does not light up.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

My LG TV doesn't support Wi-Fi Direct. What should I do?

If your model is older than 2015 (eg. LG 42LB580V), use:

1. External USB Wi-Fi adapter (compatible: Edimax EW-7811Un, TP-Link TL-WN725N).
2. LAN connection via adapter USB-to-Ethernet.
3. Mobile hotspot on the phone (turn on Modem mode in the settings Android).

For models without Smart TV (until 2012) the only option is prefix Android TV (For example, Xiaomi Mi Box S).

Is it possible to connect a TV to Wi-Fi without a remote control?

Yes, there are 3 ways:

1. Buttons on the TV body: use a combination Menu + Up/Down to navigate the menu.
2. Remote control app: LG TV Plus or Unified Remote (from Google Play).
3. Universal remote control: For example, Xiaomi Mi Remote (configurable via Bluetooth).

If the buttons on your TV do not respond, check the power supply or perform hard reset (press Power for 10 seconds).

The TV connects to Wi-Fi, but there's no internet. What's the problem?

Reasons and solutions:

• Incorrect DNS: write it manually 8.8.8.8 in TV network settings.
• MAC address blocking: Add the TV's MAC to the router's whitelist.
• IP restriction: check if it is enabled on the router Parental Control.
• Firmware failure: Update the TV software (see section 6).

If the problem persists, try connecting the TV to a different network (for example, your phone's mobile Internet).

How do I find the MAC address of my LG TV to connect it to a router?

Methods:

1. Via the TV menu:

   Settings → Network → Network Status → MAC Address

2. On a sticker on the back of the TV (usually next to the serial number).
3. Via the app LG TV Plus: Device Information.

The MAC address has the format XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX (For example, A4:B1:C1:D2:E3:F4).

Is it possible to connect an LG TV to Wi-Fi via Bluetooth?

No, Bluetooth is not used for Wi-Fi data transfer.However, you can:

• Connect wireless keyboard via Bluetooth for convenient password entry.
• Use Bluetooth remote control (For example, LG Magic Remote) to navigate the menu.

To transfer Wi-Fi settings you need to Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast or QR code.