How to Connect Your LG TV to Wi-Fi Without the Magic Remote

Configuring Wi-Fi on a webOS TV without the AN-MR Magic Remote is straightforward if you use the physical chassis button and an Ethernet cable as a bridge. Connect Ethernet to give the TV temporary internet access, then use our iPhone app to connect over the wired network and navigate to webOS Network Settings. Enter your Wi-Fi SSID and password using the on-screen keyboard via the app, save the settings, and disconnect Ethernet. The whole process takes under three minutes.

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Connect Your LG TV to Wi-Fi — Step by Step

Step 1

Power on your LG TV

Press the physical power button on the LG TV chassis — bottom-center or rear panel on most models.

Step 2

Connect Ethernet temporarily

Plug an Ethernet cable into the LG TV's LAN port. This gives the TV network access before Wi-Fi is configured.

Step 3

Install the Remote App

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

Step 4

Pair with your LG TV

Open the app. Your LG TV auto-discovers on the network within seconds. Tap to connect — no Bluetooth, no code.

Step 5

Navigate to Wi-Fi Settings

Use the app to open Settings → Network on your LG TV. Select your network, enter the password, and save. Disconnect Ethernet when done.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Specific answers for LG TV users.

Where is the Network Settings menu on LG webOS without a remote?

Connect an Ethernet cable to the LG TV. Install the app on your iPhone and connect — the TV is discoverable via LAN even without Magic Remote. From the webOS Home Dashboard (press Home on the app), navigate: Settings (gear icon top-right) → All Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Connection. Select your network, enter the password using the virtual keyboard shown on your iPhone, and confirm. The TV will save the Wi-Fi credentials and the Ethernet can be removed.

Can I use the physical button on the LG TV chassis to navigate webOS menus?

The single joystick button on LG TV chassis cycles through a simplified On-Screen Control (OSC) menu — enough to power on, adjust volume, or switch inputs. However, entering a Wi-Fi password character-by-character with one button is not feasible. The recommended method for Wi-Fi setup without a remote is: Ethernet cable (for network access) + iPhone app (for full webOS UI navigation and keyboard input).

My LG TV won't appear in the app after connecting via Ethernet — why?

Check these in order: (1) LG TV's IP Control is enabled: Settings → All Settings → General → Devices → TV On With Mobile → set to On. (2) Your iPhone and TV are on the same network subnet — not a separate guest VLAN. (3) Your router does not have AP Isolation enabled. (4) LG TV's Quick Start+ feature is active if the TV is in standby — enable it under Settings → All Settings → General → Quick Start+ so the TV stays discoverable while off.

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