Plex is a free streaming service that consists of more than 600 channels with a variety of movies and live shows on your LG TV. Since the app is free to use, you can even access the offline media files. Moreover, this app provides recommendations based on your preference with the personalized media libraries.
However, to enjoy its premium features like Ad-free access, DVR recording, etc, you have to subscribe to Plex Pass ($4.99/month) to proceed further.
Steps to Install Plex on LG TV
Plex is officially available on LG webOS TV’s Content Store, so the installation process will be quite easy.
1. Switch on your LG Smart TV using the remote controller and it directs you to the home screen.
2. Then, move through and click on the LG Content Store or the Apps option present on the screen.
3. Upon clicking on the Search icon, you have to enter Plex on the search bar using the on-screen keyboard.
4. Pick the app from the app results and tap on the Install option to get the app on LG TV.
Finally, launch the app on your LG TV and proceed with the activation steps below to start using the app.
Steps to Activate Plex on LG TV
1. Open the Plex app and proceed by clicking on the Sign In button.
2. Note down Plex’s activation code that is displayed on the screen.
3. Grab the smartphone or PC and visit https://www.plex.tv/ on a web browser.
4. Enter Plex’s activation code on the given field and click on the Link button.
4. Now, this activates your account and directs you to the Home page of the Plex app.
After this activation, you can stream the Plex movies and videos on the LG TV.
Plex Not Working on LG TV – Fixes
In rare cases, the Plex app fails to work properly. To fix this, you can try the steps below to start streaming the Plex app on your LG TV without any interruption.
- Ensure that your LG TV is connected to a stable internet connection.
- If the app freezes, you can try to restart the LG TV as this may remove the temporary bugs.
- Outdated firmware of the LG TV might be also one of the reasons for the Plex app to crash at times. To fix this, update the firmware of the LG TV to the latest version.
- If all of the above fixes cannot help in fixing the issue, it is better to factory reset your LG TV. This reset will turn your device to default mode losing all of the saved data. However, this has the possibility of clearing out all of the issues, including excessive storage space.
Overall, Plex is a good streaming service that recommends good movies and TV shows. It can also sync offline media files on your LG TV. Moreover, the Plex Pass offers the added advantages of DVR recording, ad-free streaming, and skipping intros.
Additionally, if your LG TV runs out of storage, you can use the Cast or AirPlay feature to mirror the Plex content without installing the app on the TV.
You can also check out my discussion forum for answers to questions related to the Plex app.
FAQ
Yes. The Plex app is officially available on LG NetCast TV. To download the Plex app, go to the home screen → select Premium Apps → Search and select Plex → Install.
