Author: Sankar

Hi fellas! I'm Shankar, a tech writer interested in sharing my knowledge and experience related to LG TVs. I am a self-learner and turned my passion towards learning new things to gain expertise in various consumer electronics, including LG TV. You will find me talking about LG TVs' different settings, unique features, troubleshooting tips, and more in this blog. Besides content creation, you will find me watching all the latest movies in theatres and popular series on my iPad during the week off. Come, let's explore the world of LG TVs together.

A backlight is a light source positioned behind the LCD panel that illuminates the pixels, allowing you to view the image on the LG TV screen. If you see an odd black spot or a full black screen on your LG TV, the issue might be due to a defective backlight. It happens if the backlight fails to receive power from the power board, or the T-Con board itself might undergo a functional failure. However, there is a chance that you might mistake the backlight for another issue and go for a replacement. So, to avoid this commotion, take a…

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SoundCloud is one of the best premium platforms for listening to songs of independent artists and underrated musicians. Unfortunately, SoundCloud has not yet been released for LG TV, so you can’t install it from the Content Store. Instead, you can access SoundCloud’s web player using the TV’s built-in browser. Otherwise, you can Cast or AirPlay SoundCloud songs on your TV using your phone. SoundCloud provides both free and paid subscription plans. One of the advantages of choosing a premium plan is the availability of a free trial for new users. If you would like to try their premium features, simply…

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When you find your LG TV apps not working, you may wonder why it’s happening. The reason behind this problem can be poor internet, outdated software, a software issue, or other phenomenon. However, you can easily fix these problems within minutes if you have the right set of troubleshooting measures. For further guidelines on fixing this problem, you should look at the section below. Causes of LG TV Apps Not Working Issue It is common to come across streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll, or others buffering, not opening, or flickering on LG TV. Then, your TV faces a lot…

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Are you facing a major physical issue with your LG Smart TV? If so, it’s time to claim the basic 3-year warranty for a free service or replacement. If you don’t know how to check the warranty time for your LG TV, then here are some methods you will find helpful. How to Find LG TV Model Number To check the warranty period, first, you need to find the model number of your LG TV. Without that, you can’t find the warranty period online. To find the LG TV model number, How to Check LG TV Warranty Period Once you…

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Do you see your LG TV picture looks unnatural? If so, you have enabled the motion smoothing feature on your LG TV and forgot to turn it off. Motion Smoothing or TruMotion is a feature on LG TV that adds extra fake frames to reduce motion blur. This feature is better for watching live sports. However, it won’t look great for streaming other entertainment content. If you want to experience the video’s originality and remove fake frames, turn off TruMotion on your LG TV. If you don’t know where to find this feature, refer to this comprehensive guide. How to…

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Plex is an ad-supported streaming app that lets you watch movies, TV shows, and live TV channels. The app is compatible with all LG TV models running webOS 1.0 and above and NetCast 4.0 and higher. Therefore, you can download the Plex app from the LG Content Store and stream its content on your TV for free. If you need advanced features like offline download, skipping intros and credits, and rewinding playback, you should subscribe to Plex Pass ($4.99/month). For more details about the premium tier, visit this website and upgrade to the desired package. This guide shows all possible…

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The LG TV “This app will now restart to free up more memory” is a common error indicating that your TV’s temporary memory is full. When you see this message, you will face issues accessing the streaming apps on your LG TV, including Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, and others. If you’re unaware of the error message and how to fix this, then our wholesome review will guide you well. Reason for LG TV “This App Will Now Restart” Error The main reason your LG TV is showing the “This app will now restart” error is the accumulated cache memory…

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Surfshark is a secure VPN service that can mask your device’s IP address and protect it from malicious ads and data leaks. It is ideal for LG TVs, which use AES-256 encryption tools, such as OpenVPN, IKEv2, and ChaCha20 for WireGuard. LG Smart TV runs on webOS, which doesn’t natively support VPN apps, including Surfshark. Fortunately, you can still set up Surfshark VPN manually by adding Smart DNS to the TV’s network settings. Optionally, you can set up a VPN connection on a WiFi router and connect your LG TV to that network. This guide demonstrates two methods for configuring…

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If you see a message saying “Invalid Format” after connecting an external device on your LG TV, it indicates that you are playing an unsupported media file. Sometimes, this error can occur due to a minor bug in the firmware. However, you can address it by contacting the LG support team or trying some troubleshooting steps. Reasons For Invalid Format Error on LG TV The reasons your LG TV is showing an “Invalid Format” message can happen for multiple reasons. Let’s look at some reasons for the issue in the upcoming listing. Troubleshooting Methods to Fix Invalid Format Error on…

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HDMI detection failure is a significant problem that every LG TV user struggles with. However, the problem isn’t complex, and you can solve it on your own by simple troubleshooting. If you need a detailed guide to fix the HDMI not working issue on your LG TV, here are our DIY solutions. Why is HDMI Not Working on LG Smart TV There are many reasons why the HDMI is not working on your LG TV. Meanwhile, some of the primary reasons for this issue are as follows: How to Troubleshoot HDMI Not Working on LG Smart TV Refer to the…

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