How to Add Apps on LG Smart TV [Easy Guide]

Add Apps on LG Smart TV

If you’re an owner of LG Smart TV, the best way to get the most out of your TV is by downloading various apps. There are plenty of devices available to smarten up the streaming experience. It includes Firestick, Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, and Android TV boxes. But, LG Smart TV doesn’t require these devices to set up home entertainment. You can download apps within the TV to access all kinds of media contents directly on your TV via the internet. If you have purchased an LG Smart TV recently, here is the guide to add and remove apps on your TV.

How to Add/Install Apps on LG Smart TV?

Like Google Play Store on Android devices, LG Smart TV has a dedicated app store called LG Content Store. It provides you access to download all kinds of apps and to watch popular movies & TV shows on your device.

Step 1: Launch your LG TV and ensure that it was connected to the internet connection.

Add Apps on LG Smart TV

Step 2: Select the dedicated section which labelled as Apps.

Step 3: Go through the categories or use the search bar to find the desired app.

Step 4: Once you find the app, select it.

Step 5: It will open up a description page where you can read features, specifications, and many more things related to the app.

Step 6: Click the INSTALL icon located below the app logo to initiate the installation process.

Add Apps on LG Smart TV

Step 7: Depending on app file size and your internet connection speed, the downloading process will take appropriate time.

Step 8: Once installed, launch it and start using the app.

Remove Apps on LG Smart TV

Like installing, you can also remove/uninstall apps on LG Smart TV with ease.

Step 1: Scroll all the way to right of the ribbon menu and click the Pencil icon to enter edit mode.

Step 2: Navigate to the app that you want to remove.

Step 3: Press the up button on your remote and highlight the X mark located above the app.

Add Apps on LG Smart TV

Step 4: Click Yes to confirm the deletion process.

Step 5: After deleting the app, click Done to exit the edit mode.

Common FAQs

What apps are available on LG Smart TV?

On LG Smart TV, you can download all kinds of popular apps including YouTube, YouTube TV, Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, Prime Video, Sling TV, Vudu, Apple TV, and many more.

Is it possible to allow 3rd party apps on LG Smart TV?

Running on webOS (a dedicated operating system owned by LG), it doesn’t support downloading apps from unknown sources. You can download the apps that are only available on the LG Content Store.

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