The LG Smart TV is one of the most popular TV sets in the market right now. The TV runs on a WebOS operating system meaning the set’s operating system is different from Android TVs and the little-known Fire TV OS.
There is so much you can do to get the best out of your LG Smart TV, especially when it comes to app support. Additionally, LG Smart TVs running on the latest WebOS version come preinstalled with several popular applications such as YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix.
Here is the list:
Netflix
Kick back with the latest Hollywood hits, family-friendly flicks, independent films, top-rated TV shows, incredible Netflix Original series, and 4K and HDR content.
Hulu
Enjoy current hit shows, classic series, and movies. Watch your favorite episodes of top shows or explore hundreds of critically acclaimed movies.
YouTube
With YouTube on your LG Smart TV, you can watch millions of videos on the biggest screen in your house, from comedy to gaming tips to today’s viral trends. Search for any specific video or explore a category to find something new. Favorites, subscriptions, and playlists in your YouTube account are available right on your LG Smart TV.
Amazon Video
Get the newest movie releases, must-watch TV shows, and classic favorites, including 4K and exclusive content. Plus, you can subscribe to current TV seasons, with new episodes available the day after they air right on your new LG Smart TV.
However, there are a number of hidden apps that most people don’t know exist. Therefore to make the most out of your LG Smart TV, we are going to list a number of these apps for you to check out.
Remember these apps are found on LG’s Content Store.
Let’s roll!
Spotify Music
If you love music you’d by now know what Spotify is. Spotify lets you stream and listen to your favorite music so why not add it to your LG Smart TV? This app works best on your TV just like its mobile version and is right now the top-rated go-to app for streaming music and podcasts on LG Content Store. There is a free version with ads which you can upgrade by paying a little fee.
Pandora, which is a great alternative for Spotify is also available and is packed with millions of songs to listen to.
If you would want to listen to live radio stations on your TV, Sirius XM is the best bet.
YouTube Kids
This app is particularly important if you have kids at home. The normal YouTube app is somehow meant for adults so to keep kids from those weird ads, YouTube Kids would serve as the best alternative. YouTube Kids content and ads are curated for kids aged between 1 and 12 years so you won’t be worried about the type of content your kids are consuming.
Funimation
Funimation is a typical video streaming service with a focus on animation content. Enjoy over 30 pages of top animation shows just from your LG Smart TV. The app is free but requires a small fee of around $8 per month to access content without ads. Its rating feature enables you to choose the best anime content to enjoy with your family.
LG Channels
It is almost impossible to find a streaming service that doesn’t charge a fee nowadays. Those that are available either feed you with annoying ads or have limited content compared to premium ones. However, there are a few best ones particularly LG Channels. It is a free TV set up from LG that contains over 200 channels you can choose from. LG Channels has different ranging from Anime, action, comedy, sports, and reality tv.
LG TV Plus
Let’s face it. We sometimes get pissed off when we can’t find the remote yet we know it’s just within the house. The good news is LG has this app called LG TV Plus which in case you lose your remote, it lets you control your TV over Wi-Fi and act as a digital remote. Additionally, it also lets you quickly cast your photos, videos, and music directly onto the LG TV screen. Try it out.
Calm Radio
Calm Radio is a source of calm and soothing music on your LG Smart TV. It has a huge catalog of sleep, meditation, relaxation, and nature music to choose from. Additionally, you will also get a lot of classic channels with classic music from different artists across the globe.
Words Online
Words Online is a multiplayer word-building game. You can either play with your friend offline using the 2-player offline mode or, you can play with other players on the Internet.
Landscape
This list would not be complete if I don’t mention Landscape. While LG Smart TV comes with beautiful screensavers and amazing wallpapers, Landscape takes it abit higher. It provides 4k videos with a soothing ambient sound in the background. In all, it has 5 different scenes: Fireplace, Raining, Waterfall, Snow, and Sunset. In case you have a 4K OLED TV, it’s a must-have.
Bottomline
LG Smart TV provides you with an unimaginable watching experience and entertainment thanks to the above and many other apps in their content store. One thing to keep in mind is LG Content Store depends on the region you are in so to get most of it, you ought to change your geographical area from your LG Smart TV settings. Happy watching!
