How to Install and Stream Netflix on LG Smart TV

Netflix is a built-in application on LG Smart TV (2014 and above) models running webOS 1.0 and up. There is no need to worry if you can’t find the Netflix app or uninstalled it by mistake. You can visit the LG Content Store and install the Netflix app again on your LG Smart TV.

If you have an older LG Smart TV (2013 and earlier), you can use a web browser to stream your favorite TV shows and movies. If your LG TV has Chromecast built-in, install the Netflix app on your Android smartphone and cast Netflix content to an LG TV wirelessly.

In this article, you will learn possible ways to watch Netflix on your LG Smart TV.

How to Download Netflix on LG Smart TV

[1] Press the Home button to get the LG Smart TV home screen and navigate to the LG Content Store.

[2] In the LG Content Store, go to the Apps section.

[3] Select the Search icon on the top right and search Netflix using the remote.

[4] Further, select Install and wait for a while for the app to get installed.

[5] After that, select Launch to open the Netflix application on your smart TV.

[6] Click Sign In from Web. It will display an 8-digit activation code on the TV screen.

[7] Visit the Netflix activation website (netflix.com/tv8) from a mobile or PC browser.

[8] Enter the 8-digit code and click Continue.

[9] Next, log in with your Netflix account and tap Start Watching.

[10] Once activated, you will see a confirmation message on a web browser.

Now, you can start streaming Netflix on your LG Smart TV.

How to Watch Netflix on LG Smart TV Using Web Browser

If the Netflix app is missing on your LG TV, you can access Netflix by visiting its official website on a built-in web browser.

[1] Open a web browser on your LG Smart TV.

[2] Go to the Netflix official website (netflix.com) on the browser.

[3] Tap Sign In at the top right corner.

[4] Enter your Netflix account credentials and click Sign In.

[5] The home screen of Netflix will appear.

[6] Select and watch the TV show or movie on the browser.

How to Cast Netflix to LG Smart TV Using Android

If the Netflix app is unsupported by your LG TV, don’t worry. In those situations, you can Cast Netflix from your Android smartphone to the TV if it has Chromecast built-in support.

[1] Connect your smartphone to the WiFi network to which your smart TV is connected.

[2] From the Google Play store, install the Netflix app on your smartphone.

[3] Log in to your subscribed account.

[4] Choose any content, start streaming it, and click Cast (top left).

[5] From the list of devices, select your LG Smart TV.

[6] Once connected, the content will be cast and played on your LG Smart TV.

If your LG TV doesn’t have Chromecast built-in, connect a Chromecast to your LG TV for casting. Alternatively, you can watch Netflix on your TV by connecting streaming devices like Roku, Firestick, and Apple TV.

Fixes for Netflix Not Working on LG Smart TV

If the Netflix app is not working on your Smart TV, it may have several reasons. We recommend users follow these troubleshooting methods to fix the issue.

• Restart your modem/router or contact the service provider if the internet connection is unstable. You can also use an ethernet cable to get a good internet connection.
• Restart your LG Smart TV to fix the technical glitches and bugs in the TV.
• Visit the Netflix Help Center website and check if the service is up or down.
• Update the Netflix app on your Smart TV by visiting the Content Store.
• Update your LG TV firmware to the latest version.
• Turn off the VPN on your LG TV if it is connected to a geo-restricted region.
• Uninstall the Netflix app and re-install it from the LG Content Store.
• If the above solutions haven’t fixed the issue, reset the LG Smart TV and install the app to stream the contents.

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