If your LG TV remote doesn’t work or is lost, controlling the LG TV menu becomes difficult. But that doesn’t mean you cannot do it. You can unlock the LG TV menu without a remote using the LG ThinQ app or third-party remote apps on your smartphone.
In addition, you can connect a mouse or keyboard to an LG TV and use it to access the menu. This article covers the steps to open the LG TV menu without using a remote control.
How to Unlock LG TV Menu using the LG ThinQ App
1. Search for the LG ThinQ app and install it on your phone from the Play Store or App Store.
2. Then, connect your LG TV and Smartphone to the same WiFi.
3. Launch the LG ThinQ app and sign in with your LG account or a social media account.
4. Once logged in, click the +Add Device button from the home screen.
5. Next, tap on the Select Device > section.
6. Under the Select Manually section, select the TV icon.
7. Proceed to choose your LG Smart TV, and you will find the activation code on the screen.
8. Enter the code on the LG ThinQ app and click OK to pair.
9. Upon pairing, you can see the remote interface on your mobile screen.
10. Click the Settings option and modify it as you like.
Via Third-Party Remote Apps
Apart from the LG ThinQ app, there are third-party apps on the Play Store that help you control your LG smart TV.
How to Unlock LG TV Menu Without Remote using a Keyboard or Mouse
If your physical remote is not working, you can use the external USB keyboard or mouse to manage the settings menu of your TV.
1. Connect the USB keyboard or Mouse to the USB port of your LG TV.
2. After connecting the external USB device, go to Settings from the home screen.
3. Now, you can modify the settings of your TV using the keyboard or mouse.
FAQ
Press the Menu button and type the password as 0000. With this, you can access the Settings menu.