How Do I Connect Alexa to My LG Smart TV?
Why Won’t Alexa Connect to My LG TV?
You may have to try a few times to get the ThinQ or Alexa app to locate your TV. Check the following to give them the best chance of working:
Settings > General > Devices > TV > TV Information.Settings > All Settings > Support > TV Information.
Scan QR: Use the code on your TV to connect using the camera on your phone.Search Nearby: Use Bluetooth to find your TV.Select Manually: Choose your specific TV from a list.
Make sure your TV and phone are connected to the same network; your TV can use a wireless or cable connection.Your TV must be powered on to be discovered.If you’re already using LG smart appliances or other devices with Alexa, you must tie the same LG account to your TV.
Is My LG TV Compatible With Alexa?
Whether your LG TV is compatible with Alexa or not depends entirely on software. If your device is running any of the versions of webOS listed above – 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, or 6.0 – it should be able to connect to Alexa using the instructions above.
How Do I Download the Alexa App on My LG Smart TV?
As of webOS 6.0, LG Smart TVs don’t have a dedicated Alexa app. They only become compatible with Alexa by using the ThinQ skill in the Alexa app. However, once you’ve set it up, you shouldn’t notice any difference between how you control your TV and how you run your other Alexa-enabled devices.
