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How to Fix Slow Response on LG TV

There are few things worse than turning on your LG TV and realizing that the operations of this device are moving much slower than they should. If your LG TV is slowly responding to different actions and commands, what can be done to get the device back up to speed?

To fix a slow response on an LG TV, replace the batteries within the remote control and remove any obstructions in front of the TV, conduct a speed test to test your network function, check for any software updates for the TV, drain the TV of power, and complete a cold boot.

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When it comes to LG TVs, they are known for their ability to display an incredible picture, have a large enough memory to download all the apps and content you want to tailor your TV experience, and work seamlessly with other connected devices. Even with all this capability, technology is bound to slow from time to time and may need a bit of tinkering to get things back on track. To fix a slow response on your LG TV, take a look below to see how it can be done.

How to Fix Slow Response on LG TV

It can be tempting to think that the only type of slow response you are going to encounter with your LG TV is either through audio or video, and although these may be the most commonly affected areas, there are a variety of different operations and functions that can be affected by a slow down. If you have an LG TV and are looking to fix a slow response for a specific area or your TV or its operation, take a look to see what can be done to resolve the issue effectively.

To fix a slow response on an LG TV, replace the batteries within the remote control and remove any obstructions in front of the TV, conduct a speed test to test your network function, check for any software updates for the TV, drain the TV of power, and complete a cold boot.

For those of you that are having problems with channels changing slowly, it could be a simple fix of replacing the batteries within the remote. If this does not resolve your issues, be sure to remove any obstructions that may be in the way of the transmitted signals between the remote and the TV. You can also conduct a speed test to see how to move forward with slow WiFi, such as resetting the router, moving the router closer, or upgrading your network speed.

If you are having problems with the TV guide moving slowly after a command has been made, check for any updates on your TV. If you update the TV or no updates are available, try resetting the router to see if a network reset enables a more fluid function of the channel guide. If the overall function is slow, try draining the TV of power by disconnecting it from its power source for 30 seconds or complete a cold boot by holding down the power button until the TV has restarted.

You may be having issues with your TV turning on slowly and starting up, and if this is the case, try to install any available updates to see if this quickens the process. If this is not the problem, you can always try to reset your network by resetting the router, as previously mentioned.

How to Fix LG TV Slow to Change Channels

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When changing channels on your LG TV, whether you are simply changing them by pressing channel buttons or are physically selecting different channels from the program list, this process should take no more than a second to complete once the command has been chosen. However, if you see that the channel change lags and is slowed enough to notice, you might be wondering how to fix such an irritating delay. To see how to resolve this problem, read below.

To fix an LG TV that is slow to change channels, you first want to check that the batteries in your remote control have sufficient power. If you suspect this to be the problem, replace both batteries with high-quality replacements, and once changed, see if the lag is still present.

If you replace the batteries and notice that the channels are still slow to change, be sure that there is nothing obstructing the receptor on the TV itself. If there is something blocking this spot, it will cause the signal to delay, which will make the channel change slowly when you hit the command. Remove any obstructions in front of your TV and once removed, try changing the channel once more to see if the lag has been resolved.

How to Fix LG Smart TV Slow WiFi Connection

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If you own an LG Smart TV, you know that it must be connected to a working network to be able to provide you with all of its various features. Even more than a basic connection, you must have your TV connected to a network that is strong enough to support those functions and reliable enough to maintain a consistent connection. If your LG TV is connected to WiFi and that connection has seemed to slow, take a look below to see how this can be fixed.

To fix an LG TV that has a slow WiFi connection, run a speed test for your network to see how fast your internet is operating. To do this, go to www.speedtest.net and run the test. When complete, you will be able to see the speed at which your internet is performing.

Once the speed test has been completed, you will be able to see whether or not your connection is operating at an appropriate speed or not. If it is not, there are a few ways that you can improve that speed. These ways include resetting the router by disconnecting it from power for 60 seconds, moving the router closer to your TV, and upgrading your internet service by increasing your plan to a speed that will process operations at a faster rate.

How to Fix LG TV Guide Slow

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If you are someone who is using cable, satellite, or a streaming service to bring you regular TV channels and shows, you will be able to see those shows listed within a guide grid on your LG TV. This gives users the ability to browse what is on every channel without having to individually change the channel up or down. However, if you go to view the channels within this guide, but notice the guide is slow to load or takes a significant amount of time to curate, what’s the fix?

To fix an LG TV guide that is slow, it could be that the TV simply needs to be updated with the latest firmware. To do this, press ‘Home’ and select ‘Settings’ > ‘All Settings’ > ‘General’ > ‘About This TV’ > ‘Check for Updates’ > then allow the update to download and install.

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If you update your LG TV and see that the guide is still loading slowly, you can try resetting your network connection by resetting the router. To do this, unplug the router directly from its power source and allow it to sit for 60 seconds. Once this time has passed, plug the router back in and allow it to completely reboot before you try again to access the guide once more.

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How to Fix LG TV Loading/Running Slowly

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For those of you that aren’t dealing with a very specific type of problem, but simply notice that your LG TV is loading and running slowly in general, you may need a more general solution to get things processed in a quicker fashion. If you have an LG TV and it is loading or running slowly overall, take a look below to see what you can do to restore the quick processing of your device and get back to watching and using your TV in a more efficient way.

To fix an LG TV that is loading or running slowly, try draining it of power. To do this, unplug the TV from its power source for 30 seconds. Once this time has passed, plug it back in, turn it on, and see if it is still loading or running slowly and if not, the issue has been resolved.

If you drain it of power and see that your LG TV is still loading or running slowly, a cold boot should be the next step you take, as this process clears the cache of your device and when full, it can cause the TV to run slowly. To complete a cold boot, hold down the power button on your remote control until the TV has turned off and back on. Once the TV is on, this means that the cold boot has taken place and you can move forward with regular operations.

How to Fix LG TV Slow to Start/Turn On

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When it comes to the most basic function of your LG TV, it should be able to turn on within a few seconds so that you can move forward with using the device. Although in a perfect world, this would always be true, some LG TV owners have found that their TV takes an extended amount of time to turn on and boot. If this is something you are dealing with, continue reading below to see what can be done to get this process moving at a faster rate.

To fix an LG TV that is slow to start or turn on, it could be that the TV needs to be updated with the most recent software. To do this, go to ‘Settings’ > ‘All Settings’ > ‘General’ > ‘About this TV’ > ‘Check for Updates’ > then allow any updates to download and install.

LG TV Software Update Screen

If updating your TV with the most recent software doesn’t resolve the issue of your device turning on slowly, it could be a problem that exists within its power supply. If the problem comes from the capacitors within your TV, you can either attempt to replace them, or if your device is still under warranty, replace the TV altogether. This simply comes down to a matter of ability and convenience, as these parts can be replaced, but it is an involved process.

How to Fix LG TV Slow After Update

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As previously discussed, one of the ways to help resolve and slow functions within your LG TV is to update your TV with the most recent software. Updating the software helps to keep your TV advancing with the rest of the world while also getting rid of any problems that exist within it. If you have just installed an update on your LG TV and it is now operating slowly, take a look below to see what you can do to restore the quick function of your device.

To fix an LG TV that is slow after an update, it could be that the cache simply needs to be cleared to make room for the new update. To do this, perform a cold boot on your TV by holding down the power button on the remote control until the TV has turned off and back on again.

Once the cold boot has been completed, you can then turn the TV back on and see if functions are working at a more normal rate. If they are not, check to see if your network connection is the issue by resetting your router. To do this, unplug the router from its power source for 60 seconds, plug it back in, allow it to completely reboot, then turn the TV back on to see if the connection has been improved, thus, improving the overall speed of your television.

How to Fix LG Smart TV Slow Download Speed

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If you have an LG smart TV, then you know that you are able to download and install a wide variety of different applications and features in order to tailor your TV experience exactly how you like it. This is great for those who are subscribed to a number of different streaming services or like to have a variety of different games on their televisions, but what do you do when you are trying to download those items but they take eons to complete?

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To fix an LG smart TV that has a slow download speed, you want to first check the speed of your internet by completing a speed test at www.speedtest.net. If your network speed is too slow, this is the cause of the slow download speed and you may need to upgrade to a higher speed.

If your network speed is operating at a fast enough rate, but you are still having problems with the download speed, it could be that you need to free up a bit of memory space on your TV for the download to process at a faster rate. To do this, complete a cold boot, which can be found in the previous section titled “How to Fix LG TV Slow After Update.”

To fix a slow response on an LG TV, check for any available software updates and be sure to install them if possible, clear the cache of your TV by completing a cold boot, reset your network by resetting the router, or replace the batteries within your remote control.

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