Want to watch live game streams and chat with streamers? Twitch is the best choice. You can download the Twitch app from the LG Content Store if your LG TV runs with webOS 3.5 or later. If you have an older LG TV (2016 or earlier), you can use a built-in web browser to stream Twitch from its official website.
Alternatively, install the Twitch app on an Android smartphone or tablet and then cast your Android screen to the LG TV. If you have an iPhone/iPad, you can screen mirror Twitch to an LG TV using the local network.
In this article, you will learn the possible ways to stream Twitch on an LG TV.
How to Get Twitch on LG Smart TV from LG Content Store
1: Turn on and connect your LG TV to a WiFi network.
2: Press the Home button on the TV remote to go to the home screen.
3: On the home screen, click LG Content Store from the app drawer.
4: Inside the app, click on the Search icon and search for Twitch.
5: Select the Twitch app from the results and click the Install button.
6: After the installation, open the Twitch app.
7: On the home screen of the app, click on the Sign in button and log in with your account credentials.
Now, you can start watching the live game streams using the Twitch app.
How to Stream Twitch on LG TV Using Web Browser
1: Open the web browser on your LG Smart TV.
2: Enter the URL (twitch.tv) in the address bar and go to the website.
3: Click Log In to sign in to your account, if necessary.
4: If you are new to Twitch, click Sign Up at the top right to create an account.
4: Search for your favorite game and watch the live broadcast.
How to Cast Twitch to LG TV from Android
You can cast your Android to LG TV only if it has a Chromecast built-in support. Otherwise, connect a Chromecast to an LG TV and set it up for casting.
1: Open the Play Store on your Android and install Twitch on your smartphone.
2: Connect your smartphone and LG TV to the same WiFi network.
3: Open the Twitch app and sign in with your account.
4: On the home screen of the app, click on the Cast icon on the top.
5: In the next step, select your LG Smart TV Name from the available devices.
Now, play any live stream and watch it on your LG Smart TV.
How to Screen Mirror Twitch to LG TV from iPhone
Before you begin, turn on AirPlay on your LG Smart TV. Ensure that the TV and phone are connected to the same WiFi network.
1: Install the Twitch app on your iPhone from the App Store.
2: Open the Twitch app and sign in with your account.
3: Play any live game stream on the app.
4: Go to the Control Center and click Screen Mirroring.
5: Select your LG TV from the devices list.
Once connected, your iPhone screen will be mirrored to an LG TV.
Besides Screen Sharing, you can watch Twitch on your Smart TV with the help of a streaming device. You can install Twitch on Apple TV, Firestick, Xbox, or PlayStation from the respective store. Later, you can watch Twitch live game streams on LG TV using a streaming device.
FAQ
Yes. There is no need to subscribe to watch Twitch on the app or website.
You can’t install Twitch on your TV if the firmware is outdated. Update your LG Smart TV and try again.
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