Are you a working professional who wants to take Skype calls on your LG TV screen? Then we are sorry to say that the Skype app is not available on the LG content store. However, if you just need to view your Skype calls bigger on your smart TV, there are some alternatives you can follow.
Possible Ways to Access Skype on LG TV
As of the most recent updates, Skype is no longer compatible with most smart TVs, including LG. So, the only way to view your Skype call on LG TV is by using the screen mirroring feature from your smartphone/PC.
How to Screen Mirror Skype to LG TV from Smartphones
To screen mirror Skype from your Android or iPhone, you must connect your LG TV to WIFI; and your smartphones to the same WIFI. Once you sync the devices to same internet, follow the steps.
Note: If you are using your iPhone to screen mirror, then it is essential to enable the AirPlay on your LG TV.
- Open the Play Store or App Store on your mobile and download the Skype app.
- Log in to your Skype account using the app.
- Now, call a friend with your Skype mobile app.
- Android Users: Pull Down Notification Panel > Click Cast.
- iPhone Users: Open Control Center > Screen Mirroring.
- Choose your LG TV from the active devices.
- Now, you can see your Skype call display on your LG TV.
How to Screen Mirror Skype to LG TV from PCs
In addition to mobile, Desktop users can easily screen mirror Skype to any smart TV model. To screen mirror Skype from PC, you must sync your LG TV and your PC to the same WIFI. Then, you must either download the Skype app on your Desktop or use Skype web services.
- Open Skype on your Windows or Mac PCs and sign in to your account.
- In the middle of a Skype call,
- Windows users: Press the Windows + K button to open the Cast feature.
- Mac Users: Go to Menu > Control Center on Mac > click on Screen Mirroring.
- Select LG Smart TV from your respective PCs. The Skype call will now appear on your TV screen.
If you want to screen mirror your PC without using the WIFI networks, then you can use your HDMI for screen mirroring. Here are the steps to make that happen.
- Grab a HDMI cable and connect it to your LG TV and PC HDMI ports.
- Now, change the input on LG TV using your remote.
- By doing this, you can see your desktop screen display on your TV.
- When this happens, open the Skype app and access your calls on your big screen.
These are some alternative methods for accessing Skype calls on your LG TV. When trying out the alternative methods, make sure to bring the fundamentals required for screen mirroring. Furthermore, if you have doubts regarding the steps discussed above, come to my community forum for help.
