Lost Your LG Magic Remote? Control Your LG TV from Your iPhone

LG smart TVs running webOS 4.5 and later — including all 2019–2024 OLED C, G, B, and Z series, NanoCell, and QNED models — support Wi-Fi remote control through the LG ThinQ open protocol. If your AN-MR22GA or AN-MR23GA Magic Remote is lost or broken, our app replaces it completely: gyroscope-based pointer simulation, Home Dashboard access, Quick Settings panel, and all media controls. No pairing code, no Bluetooth — just Wi-Fi.

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Universal TV Remote App — control your LG TV from your iPhone

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Every function of your lost LG remote — volume, navigation, HDMI switching, app launching — now on your iPhone over Wi-Fi.

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Auto-Discovery. Zero Config.

Your LG TV appears in the app automatically — no IP address, no Bluetooth, no pairing code. Connects in under 10 seconds on any home Wi-Fi network.

How it works

Control Your LG TV Without a Remote

Step 1

Install the Remote App

Download the Universal TV Remote app on your iPhone — free with no account or hardware required.

Step 2

Connect to your home Wi-Fi

Make sure your iPhone is on the same 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz network as your LG TV.

Step 3

Discover your LG TV

Open the app. Your LG TV appears in the device list automatically — no IP address or Bluetooth pairing needed.

Step 4

Take full control

Tap your TV to connect. Navigate menus, switch inputs, adjust volume, and launch streaming apps instantly.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Specific answers for LG TV users.

Can I control an LG OLED TV from my iPhone without the Magic Remote?

Yes. All LG OLED TVs on webOS 4.5 or later (all C, G, B, A, and Z Series from 2019–2024) expose remote control over Wi-Fi via the LG ThinQ LAN protocol. Your iPhone must be on the same network. The app auto-discovers your TV and gives you full access: webOS Home Dashboard, Quick Settings, streaming app launcher, picture mode controls, and input switching — everything the AN-MR Magic Remote does.

My LG TV is off and the Magic Remote is gone — how do I power it on?

All LG OLED and NanoCell TVs have a single joystick button on the chassis. On the C3 and G3 OLED panels, it is a small circular dial on the underside of the bottom-right corner of the panel. On LG NanoCell and QNED models, the button is on the lower rear center. Press once to power on. Once webOS loads, open the app on your iPhone and connect over Wi-Fi — full Magic Remote functionality is available immediately.

Does the app replicate LG's Magic Remote pointer (cursor) feature?

Yes. The app includes a gyroscope-based pointer mode: tilt your iPhone to move the webOS on-screen cursor and tap to click — identical interaction to the physical AN-MR22GA or AN-MR23GA. You can also switch to standard D-pad mode in the app settings if you prefer traditional navigation. The scroll wheel function for volume and the dedicated ThinQ AI button are also supported.

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Works on any LG smart TV over Wi-Fi. No account, no subscription, no hardware. Just download and connect.

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