CNN is the most streamed news channel in the USA, streaming live and breaking news moments after. By installing the CNN app from the LG TV Content Store, you can easily access CNN’s news content on your big screen. As CNN doesn’t have a standalone subscription, you have to link your cable TV provider with the TV app.
If you’re wondering how to install and setup CNN on LG TV, then this guide tells you how.
How to Install CNN on LG TV
To install CNN on LG TV, your TV must have a webOS version of 4.0 or above.
1. Turn on your LG TV and click on the Apps/LG Content Store.
2. Tap on Search Magnifier and look for CNN.
3. Select the app from the LG Content Store and hit Install to get CNN on your LG Smart TV.
How to Activate CNN App on LG Smart TV
After installing the app on the TV, you must link your cable TV provider with the app. To do that, you need to use a web browser on your PC or mobile.
1. Open the CNN app and click on the Login button.
2. Doing this will generate an activation code on your TV screen. Note it down.
3. Now, open the browser on another device and visit the CNN activation website.
4. From the list of devices, select LG TV.
5. In the next step, type in the code you noted before and click on Continue to Verify.
6. Finally, choose your cable TV provider on the web page and enter the respective credentials to finish the login process.
7 After logging in, choose any content from the app and stream it on your LG TV big screen.
How to Cast/AirPlay CNN on LG TV
The CNN app is compatible with Chromecast and AirPlay functionality. Using these, you can cast CNN service content from your mobile or PC to your LG TV without installing the app.
If you’d like to try this out, connect your LG TV to WIFI and your casting devices to the same network. If you’re using an iPhone or Mac for this procedure, you should also enable AirPlay on LG TV.
Cast/AirPlay CNN from Mobile
1. Download the CNN app on your mobile and go through the login process. (Play Store | App Store)
2. Choose any video from the app and play it on your mobile.
3. Now, tap on the Cast/AirPlay icon from the app’s media player.
4. In the next step, select your LG TV from the active devices.
5. Doing this will stream the CNN app’s video content on your smart TV via Cast/AirPlay functionalities.
Screen Mirror CNN from PC
1. Visit the CNN official website on your PC and log in with your pay-TV provider.
2. From the website, choose any content you like to watch on LG TV.
3. With the video running on your computer, press the Windows + K button on your PC keyboard. If you’re using a Mac, then click on Control Center > Screen Mirroring.
4. From the pop-up displayed on your PC, choose LG Smart TV.
5. Now, you can access the CNN content on your smart TV big screen via PC.
How to Watch CNN Without Cable on LG TV
If you’re a user who doesn’t have an active cable TV subscription with you, then this is for you. By installing streaming services on your LG TV, you can easily stream CNN without cable on your TV.
To watch CNN without cable, install the following streaming services on your smart TV.
| Streaming Services | Channels Offered | Pricing | Download the app on LG TV | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sling on LG TV | 40+ | $40/month | Get the App from LG Content Store | sling.com |
| YouTube TV on LG TV | 100+ | $72.99/month | Get the App from LG Content Store | tv.youtube.com/welcome/ |
| Hulu on LG TV | 90+ | $76.99/month | Get the App from LG Content Store | hulu.com |
As an ending statement, I have included every method you can use to access CNN on LG TV in this review. While streaming, if you find the CNN app not working, then try fixing your internet connection or rebooting your LG TV as a solution. If that doesn’t solve the problem, then visit my LG TV forum for help.
