How to Add an App to an LG Smart TV

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

Adding an App to an LG Smart TV

Adding apps to your LG Smart TV allows you to access a wide range of streaming services, games, and other content. This guide will show you how to add apps to your LG Smart TV.

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Turn on Your TV and Access the Home Screen:
    • Press the ‘Home’ button on your remote to open the TV’s home screen.
  2. Open the LG Content Store:
    • Navigate to the LG Content Store from the home screen.
  3. Browse or Search for Apps:
    • Use the search bar or browse through categories to find the app you want to install.
  4. Select and Install the App:
    • Select the desired app and click on ‘Install’ to download and install it on your TV.
  5. Open the App:
    • Once installed, the app will appear on your home screen. Select it to open and use it.
  6. Manage Installed Apps:
    • Use the settings menu to manage or uninstall apps as needed.
Adding apps to your LG Smart TV enhances your entertainment options by providing access to a variety of content. Follow these steps to install and manage apps on your LG Smart TV for a personalized viewing experience.

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1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn How To:

  • Recognize which system your LG Smart TV works on, webOS or Netcast.
  • Install apps using the supported system.
LG logo

2. webOS or Netcast

LG Smart TVs come equipped with one of two operating systems:

  • webOS
webOS interface. Screenshot.
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  • Netcast
Netcast interface. Screenshot.

3. Install App Using webOS

  1. Press the Home/Smart button on your remote to bring up your launcher.
  2. Click the More Apps Button.
LG Store selected on main screen.
  1. Open the LG Content Store App.
LG Store on TV screen.
  1. Choose Premium.
Premium option selected in LG Store.
  1. Find your app in the LG Content Store, then choose Install.
Install option highlighted for store app.

4. Install App Using Netcast

  1. Press the Home/Smart button on your remote, then select Premium Apps.
Premium icon highlighted on home screen.
  1. Open the app that you want, then Sign-in if the app requires it.
App icon highlighted in Premium store.
  1. If there's an available update on your Premium Apps, your TV will download and install it automatically.