Everything you need to know about controlling your LG TV with LG Remote.
Download LG Remote from the App Store. Connect your iPhone to the same WiFi network as your LG TV. Open the app, and it automatically discovers your TV. Tap to connect, and you immediately get full remote control — power, volume, navigation, touchpad, app launching, and more.
Yes, there are several options. LG Remote is a dedicated LG TV remote app built specifically for iPhone, offering the fastest connection, smart touchpad navigation, and one-tap app launching. LG also offers the ThinQ app, which includes remote functionality as part of a broader smart home management platform. For a detailed comparison, read our Best LG TV Remote Apps guide.
Absolutely. Your iPhone can fully replace a physical LG remote using a WiFi-based remote app. LG Remote provides all the controls of a physical remote — touchpad, volume, input switching, app launching — plus features that physical remotes can't offer, like quick favorites and a customizable interface.
LG Remote works with all LG smart TVs running webOS (2016–2026). This includes OLED, NanoCell, QNED, and UHD series. If your LG TV connects to WiFi and has smart TV features, it's compatible.
LG Remote is free to download and includes core remote functionality. Premium features are available through an optional upgrade. The free version offers full D-pad, touchpad, volume, power, and basic app launching.
Yes. Your iPhone and LG TV must be on the same WiFi network. The app communicates with the TV over your local network. Once connected, it works from anywhere within your WiFi range — including from different rooms.
Yes. Since LG Remote uses WiFi rather than IR or Bluetooth, there's no line-of-sight requirement. It works from any room within your WiFi network's range.
The most common causes are dead batteries, an obstructed IR sensor, or the remote needing a re-pair. Try: 1) Replace batteries with fresh ones, 2) Remove anything blocking the TV's IR sensor on the front-bottom of the screen, 3) Unplug the TV for 60 seconds. For the Magic Remote pointer, press Home + Back for 5 seconds, then re-pair by pressing OK for 5 seconds. Read our full LG remote fix guide for detailed steps.
Point the Magic Remote at your LG TV and press the OK (scroll wheel) button for about 5 seconds. A pairing confirmation appears on screen. If it fails, remove batteries for 10 seconds, reinsert, and try again. Important: the Magic Remote model must match your TV's year.
Use the TV's joystick button on the back panel to navigate to Settings → Network → WiFi. A USB keyboard makes password entry much easier. You can also connect an Ethernet cable directly from your router for instant wired internet with no password needed. See our full WiFi setup guide.
Use the physical joystick button on the back of the TV, use a phone remote app (if Quick Start+ is enabled), turn on a connected HDMI device (with CEC enabled), or use a voice assistant. For detailed instructions on each method, read our full guide.
Press the joystick button on the back of your TV, navigate to the Input icon, and select the HDMI port you want. A phone remote app like LG Remote makes this faster with a dedicated input selector. Read our input switching guide for all methods.