Hotel Mode is widely used on commercial Smart TVs in hospitals, hotels, airports, etc. If the LG TV is locked in Hotel Mode, you cannot access functions like increasing the volume beyond the set limit or plugging a streaming device. So, you have to disable Hotel Mode to access all the LG TV features. This article demonstrates instructions and guidelines for unlocking Hotel Mode on all webOS TVs.
How to Unlock Hotel Mode on LG TV With Remote
If the hotel you are staying in offers a dedicated remote to control the LG TV, you can use it to unlock the Hotel Mode.
1. Turn on your LG TV using the remote control.
2. Hold the Menu button on the remote for 5 seconds.
3. Input the passcode 0000 using the remote. A new menu will pop up with the LG Hotel Mode settings.
Note: If it doesn’t work, try using other codes, such as 8741, 1015, 0413, 7777, or 8878.
4. In the LG Hotel Mode setup window, toggle the Hotel Mode Operation option from Yes to No.
5. Close the Hotel Mode setup and check if you can change TV settings.
Alternate Way
1. Grab the LG TV remote and hold the Menu/Settings button.
2. You will see the Setup Menu on the screen. Keep holding the Menu button until the menu disappears.
3. Input the passcode as 32663 and press the Enter button.
4. Disable the D-Box feature and restart your LG TV.
5. Once done, go to the TV menu and see whether the hotel mode feature got disabled.
How to Unlock Hotel Mode on LG TV Without Remote
If you do not have the LG TV remote, you can use these methods to turn off hotel mode.
Unplug the LG TV from the Hotel Network
LAN connection is the main source for the LG TV to connect to the hotel network. The easiest way to unlock the LG TV from Hotel Mode is to unplug the LAN cable connected to the TV. After disconnecting the cable, check whether the Hotel Mode has been unlocked.
Use the Remote App
1. Launch the preferred LG TV remote app on your phone.
2. Click the INSTART option in the app’s main menu.
3. Enter the passcode 1150, 0413, or 0000 to access the Installation menu.
4. Go to the TV settings and check whether the Hotel mode is unlocked.
Reset the LG TV
When the above methods do not work out, you shall proceed with the factory reset. By resetting the LG TV to its factory defaults, you can disable hotel mode.
1. Long press the Power button on the LG Smart TV for 5 to 10 seconds.
2. The TV screen will show you the LG TV logo.
3. Wait a few seconds for the TV to complete the resetting process.
4. Once done, go to the TV settings and see if the Hotel Mode is disabled.
How to Unlock Hotel Mode on an Old LG TV
1. Hold the Menu and Television Menu buttons simultaneously.
2. The TV screen will show the Factory Menu icon.
3. In the menu, select the LG Hotel Setup option and toggle it to No.
4. Restart the LG TV to check whether the hotel mode is disabled.
FAQ
To change the input on an LG TV in Hotel Mode, hold the Home button on the remote. Release it if a pop-up blinks and disappears on the screen. Enter 0413, 0000, or 1105. A menu will appear where you can change the HDMI.