Are you tired of controlling your LG Smart TV with the basic remote controller? Those days are over with the integration of Apple HomeKit. Once you’ve integrated your LG TV with Apple HomeKit, you can provoke Siri commands to perform actions.
If you like to know how to make this work, then read our comprehensive guide for steps.
LG TV That Supports Apple HomeKit
Since few of the LG TV models are compatible with Apple HomeKit, you should make sure your TV is on the list. To give you a headstart, here are some of the LG TV models that you should look for.
| MODEL | SERIES |
|---|---|
| LG OLED | B8, C8, G8, E8 Series (2018) E9, C9, B9, R9, Z9, W9 Series (2019) GX, CX, BX, RX, ZX, WX, Series (2020) |
| LG NanoCell | SM99, SM95, SM90, SM86, SM81 Series (2019) Nano 99, 97, 95, 90, 85, 80 Series (2020) |
| LG UHD TV | UK62 and above, UK7 series (2018) UM80, UM69, UM75, UM73, UM71, series (2019) UN73, UN71, UN85, UN70, UN69 series (2020) |
If you own an LG TV from the above table, then you can easily integrate your TV into the Apple HomeKit. If you don’t know your LG TV model number, you can find it on the backside alongside the serial number of your LG TV.
How to Integrate LG TV to Apple HomeKit
To start the integration, you should connect your LG TV to a WIFI and your Apple Home app to the same WIFI Network.
1. With your LG TV turned on, press the Home button on the TV remote.
2. Choose the Home Dashboard menu on your TV screen.
3. In there, click on the AirPlay option.
4. Once you’re inside the AirPlay menu, you should select AirPlay & HomeKit Settings.
5. Next, select the Set Up HomeKit option to generate a QR Code on your TV screen.
6. Parallelly, open the Apple Home app on your iPhone/iPad.
7. From the app’s home screen, tap on the Add Accessory button.
8. Now, using your iPhone camera, scan the QR displayed on the TV screen.
LG TV Tip: Aside from the QR code, you can also start the integration process using passcodes. This will come in handy if you face any issues with your iPhone camera.
9. Then select the TV, follow the on-screen prompts, and integrate the LG TV into the Apple HomeKit.
10. After integration, you can control your LG TV using the Home app or via the Siri commands.
How to Control HomeKit Using Siri Commands
Using the Apple HomeKit, integrated with your LG Smart TV, you can use Siri to perform various actions using voice commands,
- Turn on your LG TV
- Change Input on your LG TV
- Open any application on your TV
- Access your TV with full voice commands and more.
These are some of the perks you will avail by integrating your LG TV with HomeKit.
LG TV Not Connecting to HomeKit – Fixes
If your LG Smart TV fails to connect with Apple HomeKit, follow the below fixes for seamless integration.
- Initially, check your network and ensure you’ve connected your TV and HomeKit app to a common WiFi.
- Inspect your LG TV and ensure it’s HomeKit-enabled.
- An outdated TV’s firmware or a HomeKit app’s firmware might cause the pairing issue. So, ensure you’ve updated your LG TV and the app to the latest version.
- Restart both your LG TV and iPhone and try pairing again.
- If you’re using a home hub (Apple TV/HomePod), then ensure the devices are plugged in on the ower source and in standby mode.
These are the possible fixes for resolving the pairing issue when you try to connect your LG Smart TV with HomeKit.
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