MTV offers non-stop entertaining content from music, TV series, award shows, and other exclusives. Unfortunately, you cannot download the MTV app on LG TV as it is unavailable in the LG Content Store. However, you can use a built-in web browser to stream MTV programs on LG TV.
Alternatively, you can install the MTV app on your smartphone and use it to Cast or AirPlay on LG TV. To use the MTV mobile app, you need to sign in with your TV provider account. As of now, MTV is available on live TV providers like fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu, Sling TV, etc.
How to Get MTV app on LG TV
There is no way to download the MTV app on LG TV. So, you can use the below techniques to stream MTV on an LG TV.
- Watch using a web browser
- Cast using Smartphone
- AirPlay using iPhone
How to Watch MTV on LG TV using Web Browser
1. Turn on your LG TV without a remote or with a remote.
2. Connect your LG Smart TV to a wired internet connection or a WiFi network.
3. Open a web browser and visit the MTV official website.
4. Tap the Sign in with your TV Provider option to view the list.
5. Choose your TV Provider and enter the account details to complete the process.
6. Select any show to stream it on your LG Smart TV.
How to Cast MTV on LG TV using Android
1. Connect a Chromecast to your LG TV if it doesn’t have Chromecast built-in.
2. Connect the LG TV to the same WiFi as your Android Phone.
3. Install the MTV app from the Play Store.
4. Sign in with your TV provider username and password.
5. Play your favorite show and tap the Cast icon on the top right corner of the app.
6. Pick your LG Smart TV name from the list of available devices.
7. Once paired, the LG TV screen will play the selected MTV content.
How to AirPlay MTV on LG TV using iPhone
1. Turn ON and enable AirPlay on LG TV.
2. Connect both iPhone and LG TV to the same WiFi network.
3. Get the MTV app on your iPhone from the App Store.
4. Launch the MTV app and sign in with your TV provider credentials.
5. Once done, play any MTV show and turn ON the Screen Mirroring option from your iPhone’s Control Center.
6. Select your LG TV to pair from the shown device list.
7. Start playing MTV shows to watch them on a big screen.
How to Watch MTV on LG TV Without Cable
If you have subscribed to any of the live TV providers, you can stream MTV shows using the corresponding app on LG TV.
fuboTV
With the fuboTV Pro subscription of $74.99/month, you can watch live sports, news, and entertainment channels. Get fuboTV on LG TV and stream MTV content online or offline using Cloud DVR. If you are signing up to fuboTV for the first time, you will get a 7-day free trial.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream includes MTV in all of its subscription packages. It offers a free trial of up to 5 days if you are registering for DirecTV Stream for the first time. With DirecTV Stream on LG TV, you can stream your favorite MTV shows on unlimited devices in your home.
Hulu
Both Hulu’s Base and Live TV plans have MTV. Get Hulu on LG TV and activate its No Ads plan for $14.99/mo to watch MTV reality shows at a reasonable cost without getting ads. Except for the Hulu Live TV plan, it offers a 30-day free trial.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You can get MTV on streaming devices like Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, Firestick, etc.
No. MTV doesn’t have a standalone subscription plan. Hence, it is impossible to watch the MTV app without a TV provider.
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