Google Assistant is compatible with most devices including LG Smart TVs. With Google Assistant you can easily guide and control your Smart TV wirelessly (short distance) without a physical remote. If you have the latest model of LG Smart TV, you can easily set up Google Assistant for its vast features.
With Google Assistant, you can perform numerous functions on your LG OLED TVs. You can use voice commands for searching and installing apps, controlling media, translations, web searches, and more. Compared to Alexa on LG TV, you can effortlessly configure Google Assistant within a short period.
Google Assistant Compatible LG TV Models
You can use Google Assistant on all LG Smart TV models running WebOS 4.0.
| B8 | E8 | SK90 | UK62 | UK77 |
| B8S | W8 | SK80 | UK63 | LK61 |
| C8 | LK54 | SK95 | UK65 |
Pro Tip: To know the LG TV webOS version, go to Settings → General → About this TV.
How to Set Up Google Assistant on LG TV
You can set up Google Assistant on your LG Smart TV by using any one of these methods.
Using the Magic Motion Remote
1. Click on the Apps section from your LG Smart TV.
2. Hit the Profile icon and select login.
3. Click on Sign in with the TV remote.
4. Click on LG Account Sign In. Log in to your LG Account with valid credentials.
5. Press and hold the Google Assistant button on the TV remote.
6. Click on I understand and tap Allow to agree to the permissions.
7. Open the Google Assistant app on your Android or iOS device.
8. It will prompt you to say a voice command.
9. Once done, it will display a 4-digit code on the TV and your smartphone.
10. If the code is verified, tap Allow and click Done.
11. Press and hold the Google Assistant button on the TV remote. Say any voice commands, “Open Netflix,” “Change to HDMI 1“, or say any app name to search.
12. Once you release the Google Assistant button, the search result will appear on the TV screen.
Note: If you want to change any settings, click on Google Assitant Settings and follow the on-screen instructions.
If the Magic remote isn’t working, you can use the LG Thinq and Google Home app to set up voice control on your LG TV.
Using the Google Home App
If you don’t have a Magic Motion remote, you can connect Google Home to LG TV to set up Google Assistant.
1. Connect your smartphone and the LG TV to the same WiFi network.
2. Install the LG ThinQ app and the Google Home app on your smartphone.
| LG ThinQ | Play Store | App Store |
| Google Home | Play Store | App Store |
3. Now, open the Google Home app and click on the Plus icon.
4. Click on Set up a device → Works with Google.
5. Search for LG ThinQ and link your Google Account. Once done, you will get the confirmation message on your smartphone screen.
6. Say any of the voice commands to start using it.
- OK, Google, turn the TV off
- OK, Google, turn the volume to 20
How to Turn Off Google Assistant on LG TV
When you turn on your LG TV, you must be frustrated with the Google Assistant’s pop-up message. This happens if you have enabled this feature on your LG TV. If you feel disturbed by the message, you can disable it within your TV Settings.
1. Head to Settings and select Support.
2. Now, from the given options, select About This TV → User Agreements.
3. Select and disable the Assistant Launch feature on your LG TV.
4. Finally, select I Agree to confirm.
What Can You Control with Google Assistant on LG TV
Once you set up Google Assistant on your LG TV, there are a lot of things that you can do with the LG TV Google Assistant commands.
- Say a voice command to control the TV
- Turn on or off the TV
- Adjust the TV volume
- Change the TV input
- Control a media playback
- Launch an application
- Search for the content
- Change the TV settings
How to Set Up Google Assistant on LG TVs Using Chromecast
If your LG Smart TV is incompatible with the Google Assistant feature, you can connect and use a Chromecast to set it up.
1. Connect a Chromecast to your LG Smart TV.
2. Ensure that the Chromecast-connected LG TV and your smartphone are connected to the same WiFi network.
3. Launch the Google Home app on your smartphone.
4. Tap Devices → Add New Device.
5. Select the Chromecast-connected LG TV and tap Continue.
6. You can see the code displayed on the TV screen and smartphone.
7. Confirm the given code, and hit Next.
8. Now, navigate to More Settings → TVs and Speakers.
9. Tap ‘+‘ and select your Chromecast connected LG TV.
10. When the device gets paired, tap Done.
Now you can use the Voice Assistant feature on the Google Home app to perform functions on your Chromecast-connected LG TV.
Google Assistant Not Working on LG TV: Troubleshooting Guide
If Google Assistant is not working on LG TV, the issue may be due to an unstable internet connection, Google account-related issues, etc. In such cases, you can try these workarounds to fix it.
1. Ensure that you have connected your smartphone and LG Smart TV to the same WiFi network.
2. If LG TV is not responding to Google Home, check if the devices are properly registered and linked with the same Google account.
3. Make sure that you have registered with the same Google account on the app as well.
4. If the LG Smart TV is showing in the LG ThinQ app but visible in the Google Home app, the issue is with Google Services. To fix this, follow these steps.
- Go to Settings on your LG TV.
- Tap All Settings and click on Connection.
- Select Link to Devices for Voice Control and click Google Assistant.
- Sign in to your Google Account and follow the on-screen instructions.
5. If the Google Assistant doesn’t respond or turn on your voice commands, make sure that you are in a closer range to the TV.
FAQ
Google Assistant is unavailable in some countries due to some restrictions. You can change the location on the LG TV to your exact location to check if it works. Still unsupported, you can use Amazon Alexa as an alternative.
To disable Audio Guidance, select Settings → General → Accessibility → Audio Guidance → Turn off.
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