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Can You Watch ESPN Plus on an LG TV?

While your LG TV does not have an option to play ESPN Plus on its regular streaming, you can watch ESPN Plus via other routes. You can go to the context menu and download the ESPN Plus App. Or you can use an external device or airdrop that will allow you to watch ESPN plus on your LG Smart TV. In the future, LG may make it so that the ESPN Plus service can simply be played from your LG Smart TV.

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LG TV YouTube Not Working (Won’t Install/Load/Etc.)

Your LG TV YouTube app will not work if you have poor network connection, an overloaded cache, firmware bugs or are using YouTube in the Web Browser. You can troubleshoot these issues by resetting the network or TV, updating the app or TV, reinstalling the app or adjusting the TV’s WiFi settings.

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LG TV HDMI/Input Keeps (Switching/Popping Up/Showing)

If your LG TV’s input keeps switching, resetting your device to its factory defaults or enabling SIMPLINK may resolve the issue. If a hard reset isn’t possible, consider replacing the motherboard since it’s likely experiencing a malfunction. Or, contact an LG repairer for assistance.

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LG TV Won’t Turn On (Sometimes Red Light On or Flashing)

When Your LG TV won’t turn on but has a red light, the controller may be defective. Try turning on the device with the unit’s power button. If it turns on, replace the batteries in your remote. However, if your TV is flashing or clicking, your device needs professional maintenance.

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LG TV Won’t Turn Off / Keeps Turning On and Off

LG TVs that won’t turn off either have a problem with the remote control or motherboard. But if your television continues to power down automatically, there could be a wiring problem, or you may need to reset it. Disconnect the TV, disable timers, or delete your LG TV’s cache to solve the issue.

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LG TV Screen Not Working: Flickering, Dimming, Freezing

If your LG TV screen isn’t working, first check that energy-saving mode is switched off, then check any external devices or cables for issues. Ensure the unit is plugged in correctly and that there are no timers set. You should also check that the brightness hasn’t been turned down by mistake.

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LG TV HDMI Won’t Work (Detect/Connect/Disconnecting/Not Supported)

When the HDMI port on your LG TV does not function or detect a signal, it is most likely due to a motherboard malfunction. This issue is resolved by purchasing a replacement that supports HDMI functions. Alternatively, you may attempt to restore the television’s capabilities by restarting it.

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LG TV Remote (Blinks/Scrolls/Won’t Turn On or Off/Won’t Control Volume)

Issues with your LG TV remote can either be hardware issues, your settings, the connection between the remote and TV, or dirt under the buttons. Troubleshooting the remote will fix most issues, but sometimes the TV needs to be reset or the remote needs to be cleaned or replaced.

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LG TV Remote (Won’t Pair/Won’t Register/Not Working/Keeps Disconnecting)

The LG Magic Remote may not work if it is not paired properly, has old batteries, a disrupted IR signal or is far away from the TV. If the remote still doesn’t work after it has been reset and re-paired, and all other issues have been corrected, the remote may be defective and need to be replaced.

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LG TV Browser Not Working/Can’t Play Video/Not Enough Memory

The LG Smart TV browser was not designed to stream videos and therefore does not support some videos on the internet. Disabling ‘Adaptive Streaming’ may help this issue. It also does not have a large memory capacity, causing it to crash if you don’t regularly unplug the TV or empty the cache.

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LG TV Keyboard (Keeps Popping Up/Not Showing/Not Working/How To)

If you have an LG Smart TV, it is completely capable of using a Bluetooth keyboard. To connect a Bluetooth keyboard to your LG TV, you will first need to get your keyboard into pairing mode by pressing and holding the Bluetooth 1 key on the keyboard for 5 seconds. You will know that your keyboard has entered pairing mode when the blue LED light flashed repeatedly in half-second bursts.

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LG TV Screensaver (Keeps Turning On/Stuck/Goes Black/How To)

LG TV screensavers protect your screen by activating when a static image is detected. On most models, the screensaver can only be disabled in the service menu. You also cannot customise the screensaver, but can manually turn the screen off or enter Gallery mode to display images instead.

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LG TV Wired Connection Problems (Keeps Dropping/Won’t Connect)

There are a number of reasons why your LG TV may have poor internet connection via Ethernet cable. One common reason is an incompatible cable, which is one that has a bandwidth greater than 100Mbps. Other possible causes include a damaged cable, modem or router, interference or outdated firmware.

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LG TV Menu Not Working (Keeps Popping Up/Flashing/Won’t Show)

If the menu keeps popping up on your LG TV, it is most likely that the settings are set to ‘Store Mode’. It may also be the TV is set to ‘Home Auto Launch’ or that ‘Simplink’ is disabled. If the menu is not working at all, it may be a software or hardware malfunction.

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LG TV HDMI Audio (Not Working/Not Playing/Stopped Working)

The HDMI audio on your LG TV may not work because of issues with the HDMI cable, the HDMI port, or your device’s sound output settings. If none of the TV channels have sound, it is likely due to the TV’s sound or volume settings, firmware bugs or connection issues with an external speaker.

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LG TV HDMI to Laptop Not Working (Won’t Connect/Detect/Display)

HDMI connections between an LG TV and a laptop will not work for a number of reasons. It could be issues with the cable or issues with the TV or laptop. Issues with the TV or laptop include incorrect display settings or incompatible hardware or software. This can cause no or very poor signal.

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