LG Smart TV models come with a built-in LG Content Store to download apps. You can easily install streaming apps, IPTV Players, gaming apps, and more on your TV from the LG Content Store. If you’re a new LG TV user wondering how to download apps, this short guide covers all you need to know.
Things to Do Before Downloading Apps on LG Smart TV
To download any apps on your LG Smart TV, here are some conditions you must follow:
- You should connect your LG TV to a WIFI
- Link your LG account to the TV
- Update your LG TV to the current firmware
How to Download Apps on LG Smart TV
There are two types of OS available on LG TV: webOS and NetCastOS. Each LG TV OS model has its own steps for downloading apps. Most of the latest LG TVs have the webOS as their operating system. Go through the steps below based on your LG TV OS.
LG webOS 6.0 or Above TV Models
The following steps will help you download apps on LG TV models that were released in 2020 or later.
- Turn on your TV and visit the Home menu.
- Navigate to the Apps tile located at the bottom of the Home screen.
- Then, click Search in the upper-right corner of the LG App Store.
- Enter the name of the app you want to install in the search field.
- Browse the LG Content Store and select your desired app.
- Hit Install to get the app on your TV.
- Once installed, choose the Launch app button to open it and access the app on your big screen.
LG webOS 5.0 or Below TV Models
If you own the first LG webOS TV model (released in 2013) or a model from 2014, 2015, 2016, or 2017, follow these steps.
- Turn on your TV and go to the Home screen.
- Locate and select the LG Content Store tile from the home screen.
- Click on the Search option and type the name of the app you want to install.
- From the results of the LG Content Store, select your desired app and hit the Install button to download it.
Old LG NetCast TV Models
LG NetCast TV models have a limited number of apps in the store, making it easier to download and set up apps.
- From the NetCast home screen, click on the Premium Apps option.
- The TV will display a grid of apps. Navigate to and select the app you like. (If you can’t find the app, then your TV is not compatible with it.)
- Selecting the app will automatically open them. Now, type in your login details to access the premium app on your LG TV.
Is It Possible to Install 3rd Party Apps on LG Smart TV?
No. The LG webOS TV models won’t let you sideload APK or other 3rd party apps on your TV. However, using the LG TV Developer mode, you can add a specific set of third-party apps on your TV for testing purposes.
FAQ
The main reasons are insufficient storage space and bugs on your TV. To eliminate this problem, simply clear unwanted apps on your TV and restart your LG TV to fix the problem.
You can find the LG Content Store at the bottom of your TV’s home screen.