Unlike the standard remote, you should pair the LG Magic Remote with your LG Smart TV before use. The remote uses RF and Bluetooth signals to communicate with the TV. The remote pairing is effortless and can be done with a few clicks. In this article, we have explained how to pair and use the LG Magic Remote.
How to Pair LG Magic Remote to TV
1. Turn on your LG TV and wait 10 seconds to load the home screen.
2. Aim the remote at the LG TV and press the Wheel (OK) button.
3. Once the remote is paired successfully, you will see the “Pairing is complete” message on the TV screen.
If the LG Magic Remote is not pairing, eject the batteries from the remote and reinsert them. If it doesn’t work, you must unpair the already-paired LG Magic Remote.
How to Unpair and Repair LG Magic Remote
1. Hold the Smart/Home and Back buttons on the remote for 5 seconds.
2. If the remote is initialized, the LED light on the remote will flash 3 times.
3. It will de-register the already paired LG Magic Remote.
4. Press the Wheel (OK) button to re-register the LG Magic Remote.
5. You will see a pop-up message, “registering new remote,” on the TV screen.
Once paired, you can use the Magic Remote to control your LG TV.
How to Configure LG Magic Remote Pointer
1. Press the Smart (or) Home button on the LG Magic Remote.
2. Click the Settings icon on the LG TV home page and choose Options.
3. Select Pointer to view the pointer settings.
4. You will see the following options. Click the one you want to modify.
- Speed: You can modify the speed of the pointer.
- Shape: Choose the shape of the pointer.
- Size: It lets you change the size of the pointer.
- Alignment: Toggle on/off the alignment function of the pointer.
How to Pair LG Magic Remote with Sound Bar
To pair the LG Magic Remote with other devices, follow the instructions.
1. Press the Home key on the LG Magic Remote.
2. Select Device Connector from the list of home screen apps.
3. Select Sound Bar or any other device you want to pair.
4. Choose the TV port to which you have connected the soundbar.
5. Select the soundbar manufacturer and click Next.
6. Choose Remote Type from the slider and follow the on-screen instructions. Click Next.
7. Click Done if you have completed the steps.
How to Use LG Magic Remote
Shake the LG Magic Remote to the left and right. Otherwise, press the Home or 3D button to make the pointer visible on the TV screen. Remember that the pointer will automatically disappear if the LG Magic Remote is unused and placed on a flat region. If the pointer doesn’t appear properly, you can move it to the corner of the screen to reset it.
Note: On some LG TVs, the pointer will automatically appear if you press the Wheel button.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is due to weak batteries, long distances, signal interference, etc. To fix this, refer to our guide on the LG Magic Remote cursor not working and follow the necessary workarounds.