Various programs for LG Smart TV allow you to turn your TV into the most functional device. Of course, each user chooses one or another application according to his tastes and preferences. Exciting games, the latest news, favorite films, travel, useful tips and many other interesting things - all this can be provided by the TV, thanks to special programs. We will tell you how to make all these functions available and present a list of the most popular applications.
To gain access to the rich range of LG Apps service, first of all, the user needs to create his own account there. This is not difficult to do, the main thing is that you have Wi-Fi or a cable connection to the Internet. Go to the Smart TV menu and use the profile icon. Click the "Registration" function. After agreeing to the rules of the service, provide all the required information in the form. Registration confirmation will be sent by email. Activate your account using the link in the email.
So, now you have an account in the LG Apps store, which means it’s time to “shop.” By logging into your account, you can download the necessary widgets and applications to your TV.
Note! The list of applications may vary depending on the region in which they are used.
Programs and games are installed from the Game World and Smart World virtual directories.
The installation algorithm is simple:
- Login to the LG App Store;
- Sort the presented options as you wish;
- Select the required program;
- Study its description;
- If everything suits you, agree to the requirements of the application;
- Download and install the program.
- The Culinary Academy is a very useful and interesting project for those who love to cook. Here you can find recipes and detailed descriptions of the cooking processes for all kinds of dishes. This addition will be an indispensable assistant not only in preparing for the holiday table, but also in everyday cooking.
- 3D World LG Smart TV - this program allows you to view video content in 3D format.
- Skylanders Battlegrounds is exciting fun for the whole family.
- Panorama TV is an application that shows colorful panoramas of cities. With its help, you can make exciting virtual trips to unfamiliar places.
- Gismeteo is a useful tool that allows you to view the weather forecast for the next few days on your Smart TV.
Smart TVs have achieved a lot today. They make it possible to watch TV programs in excellent quality, which, of course, implies the ability to record and pause the broadcast. In addition, at the moment there are a lot of additional programs that diversify the time spent in front of the television screen. In fact, the TV has become not just a peripheral device, but a home entertainment center. On TV, you can not only watch a movie through the appropriate application, but also find out the weather forecast, read the news, find a recipe or play.
LG Smart TV runs on WebOS operating system
LG Smart TV runs on the WebOS operating system. Various widgets are already preinstalled on this platform, and in addition, there are third-party programs that can also be used when using the TV. To do this, however, you need to know how to access them, how to install and use them. And, of course, only some of them are freely available.
Widgets and programs for WebOS
A widget for LG Smart TV is a graphic module, a small and lightweight application that can perform one or another function, for example, display the date and time, exchange rates, weather, TV programs. In the end, it may just be a shortcut that makes it easier to access the application. In general, everything is the same as on a PC or smartphone.
To install the program on LG Smart TV, your TV must be connected to the Internet The key difference between the WebOS platform and many other operating systems is its convenience for developers - almost anyone can create their own application and put it on the Internet. Of course, among them there are programs such as clients of popular social networks, instant messengers, and so on, but there are also those that have a relatively small number of fans. These are regional programs, small games, etc. Today, by the way, all LG Smart TVs sold in our Russian stores are equipped with both global programs (Skype, Facebook, etc.) and local ones that support the Russian language (we include here IVI and Yandex.Music).
By purpose, all applications used on LG Smart TV can be divided into the following groups: social networks, IPTV, Internet telephony, games, weather widgets, e-learning, programs through which you can watch films and videos in 3D format, and also allowing you to search for specific videos.
How to do it all
You need to turn on the TV and find the Home page (Smart Home) item in the main menu So, what should you do?
Step one: you need to turn on the TV and find the Home page (Smart Home) item in the main menu.
Step two. You need to select the LG Smart World section and log into the account you created in advance. Now on your TV screen you will see lists of applications that are available in Russia.
To do Step three, you should select the program you are interested in and click the “Install” button. If the application is paid, the installation process itself will tell you what you need to do to pay for it.
After installation, the program will appear in the More folder, which is located in the Smart Home section. Additional configuration is usually not needed.
Manual installation of applications
Before downloading any application to any device, you should always make sure that this is possible in principle, that is, that the device and the program are compatible. Otherwise, the installed program simply will not start and will have to be removed. You can find out the characteristics of LG Smart TV if you use the remote control to enter the Settings menu.
If for some reason the automatic download does not start, but you still need the application, you can try installing it manually. To use this option, you need a computer or laptop connected to the Internet, as well as a flash drive.
Installation via USB is more complex and takes longer, but there is nothing complicated about it. First, the downloaded programs are copied to the flash drive, then it must be connected to the USB connector of the TV. If it is not on the TV interface panel, then it can be connected additionally. So, the flash drive is connected. Now, if you click on the corresponding icon, a window will open, which displays all the files saved on the flash drive, clicking on which will begin the installation process. The installed application or widget can then be used as usual.
This is the ability for the TV to connect to the Internet and communicate with computers and mobile devices. Similar to smartphones, smart TVs have their own set of installed applications and the ability to download them from a special store. Gesture and voice control functions can also be supported. Some TVs are equipped with a camera, which gives room for expanded functionality. As a rule, such TVs have an Ethernet and Wi-Fi network connector.
What applications for Smart TV can be called the best.
The leading companies producing models with Smart TV are Samsung and LG. But Sony, Panasonic, Philips and Toshiba also have their own environment. In addition, you can buy a special set-top box with Android OS for any regular TV, which will turn it into a Smart TV. Each platform has its own pros and cons, but we will consider the best applications for Smart TV using the example of Samsung and LG, as the most popular and widespread.
Samsung
Samsung currently uses the Tizen operating system for Samsung Smart TV, offering the following features:
- work in an Internet browser from the screen;
- sending photos and videos to TV from a smartphone;
- dozens of games;
- automatic hardware detection;
- planning the launch of Samsung applications;
- universal remote control for all devices;
- online cinema, sports broadcasts, weather, cloud service and many other features.
Samsung Smart TV is not just a means of viewing video, but a multimedia center that allows you to share and view the content of Internet services, customize viewing according to your interests, exchange data with a computer and other devices, receive information about events in the world, play games, post photos on social networks, make video calls. And do all this without leaving the couch.
Samsung Smart TV applications are available from the Samsung Apps store, which can be accessed through the Smart Hub menu. Here you can sort by category and search.
LG
LG webOS is in no way inferior to its main competitor. At the same time, prices for the company’s products are slightly lower than for similar ones from Samsung. Perhaps that is why LG Smart TV is gaining so much popularity. Features that LG offers in its Smart TV:
- “Quick Start” function - the Smart TV screen is available immediately when you turn on the TV;
- work simultaneously with several applications;
- sorting and organizing application menus;
- saving favorite TV channels in Smart TV;
- universal remote control for different devices;
- remote control with a wheel, similar in operation to a computer mouse;
- voice typing;
- enlarging screen details while viewing;
- control using a smartphone;
- sharing content with smartphones.
LG Smart TV is characterized by a simple interface, convenient control, and extensive customization options. The company constantly updates the platform, trying to provide it with more and more capabilities and stability in operation.
Applications are available from the LG Store, which can be accessed from the main menu of Smart TV.
Review of the best Smart TV applications
Currently, the best Internet services develop applications for all popular platforms, so there are a number of universal programs, and there are those that are specific only to a particular platform.
Interesting apps for Samsung:
Interesting applications for LG:
The best applications for Smart TV, which owners of TVs from Samsung, LG and other manufacturers should definitely pay attention to:
The main interest for Smart TV owners, of course, is online cinemas. Some are looking for free content, others need new items or high quality. Install different applications from the recommended ones and choose the one that suits you best. Gaming and information applications are relevant if your model supports convenient gesture and voice control. If you know interesting new products for Smart TV, write your reviews and experience in the comments.
The Smart TV platform is used by manufacturers to expand the functionality of their TVs. This is especially true today, when the Internet is spreading everywhere. After all, for the full functioning of all smart TV applications, you need access to the Internet. All Smart TV applications allow you to turn your TV into a media center. You can combine home devices such as a computer, video player, camera, etc. into a single system. This will allow you to view files stored on these devices on your TV. But the main advantage of the smart system is that it allows you to connect via the Internet to special services on the Internet that store movies, music, and photos for viewing on your TV. And the built-in browser will allow you to visit any sites on the network.
WebOS system on LG TVs 2014
LG also uses the Smart TV system on its top TV models. In 2014, smart TV is based on the new Web OS platform, which was previously used by Palm for smartphones. Then the system was purchased by Hewlett-Packard and since this year LG has been using it in its TVs. Until 2014, smart TV was built on the NetCast platform. Today, only top TVs run on the new platform; others still run the old NetCast platform.
The new webOS system is open, which greatly simplifies the creation of new applications for Smart TV. To simplify setup and various settings, when you turn on your smart TV for the first time, you will be provided with prompts in the form animated character BeanBird. The WebOS system itself detects all existing connections and gives hints on how to use each of them.
The new interface of LG Smart TV differs from NetCast in the lower menu in the form of a card layout, which contains all your applications and services. Through this menu you have access to over-the-air channels and Internet services of smart TV and media files on other home devices.
You can also visit the LG Store service, where there are many applications, both paid and free, by installing which you can change the functionality of Smart TV for yourself and to suit your preferences.
By downloading the "LG TV Remote" application from the store for your smartphone on Android or iOS, you can control the TV using this smartphone instead of the remote control.
Smart Share menu item
With Smart Share, you get access to all your digital devices connected to your LG TV. And you can view all available content from these devices on your TV screen. The advantage of this opportunity is the large TV screen. After all, viewing a movie from a computer or photos from a camera is better on a large screen with Full HD resolution than on a computer monitor, whose screen diagonal is 2-3 times smaller.
The connection can be organized using DLNA, combining all devices into a single wireless network. Via the USB connector you can connect an external hard drive, camera, video camera, etc.
Smart Share allows you to organize a local home network and share photos and videos using it.
Internet connection
With LG Smart TV you can surf the Internet, just like on a regular computer using the built-in browser. But doing this with a remote control will be inconvenient, although you can purchase an additional keyboard for your LG TV. But from the remote control it is convenient to control pre-installed Internet services, which are available with one click.
Depending on the country in which the user is located and the firmware version of the software, the range of these services available on the smart TV depends. Usually these are YouTube, twitter, facebook, picasa, skype, popular local TV channels. There is access to services with films and music.
Various applications are available for download and installation on this website. For example, by installing a site application with music or movies, you can use the content of this site in one click by clicking on the application icon. For use on a TV, this is better than accessing the same site from a browser. TVs have some restrictions on using the Internet, for example, an “out of memory” error may occur, but using a special website application will eliminate this error. And access from the TV receiver control panel is much simpler, because you don’t need to use a browser and enter the website address. If, when installing a game, you do not have enough internal memory on the TV, you can install the game on a pre-connected USB drive. After installing applications, they will appear at the bottom of the screen in the Quick Launch bar or in the “my applications” menu item.
Via the Internet to a TV with a smart TV Streaming video (YouTube, movie sites, etc.), social networks, various applications in the LG apps service are available.
Problems and questions about LG Smart TV
1) If the system issues low memory message When installing an application, this applies to internal memory, not external memory. Only updating the firmware can help. If this does not help, then the problem is not solved. Rather, this may relate to the memory limitations of the built-in browser. Then it’s better to watch movies through services specially installed in LG Smart TV; there are no memory restrictions. This also applies to games, music, etc. In Smart World, you need to select the application of the site from which you want to watch the video and install it, then watch the video through this application.
2) If email address not accepted, then try setting up mail on another service. You can create an email on any search engine.
3) When selecting an application or game read the requirements for this product, there may be a fee or some other discrepancy. Then the installation will not occur.
4) When problems arise, one of the solutions is firmware update(“settings” -> “software update”). If it doesn't help, you can reset the settings.
5) When using the Magic Remote, problems may occur. problems with voice commands. Then you need to check the setting of the desired language in the voice input settings menu.