Rakuten Viki is one of the famous streaming services that provide free K-Drama content. Lately, the Rakuten Viki has been released for LG Smart TVs and can be installed from the LG Content Store. You can download and install the Viki app on your LG Smart TV easily. With this, you will be able to stream Asian Dramas, TV shows, and movies in HD quality. With the Viki Pass subscription, you shall stream all of its content on your LG Smart TV without ad interruptions.
Is Rakuten Viki Available on All LG TV?
The Viki app can be installed on LG Smart TVs from 2018 and above models (webOS 4.0 & above). Apart from this, the availability of the Rakuten Viki app on LG TV will differ based on your country and region.
How to Install Viki on LG Smart TV
1: Turn on your TV and connect it to a WiFi network.
2: Now, press the Home button on your LG TV remote.
3: On the home screen, select the LG Content Store.
4: Navigate to the Search option and search for the Viki app.
5: From the search results, select the app and click the Install button.
6: Once the installation is completed, tap the Open button to launch the app.
How to Activate Viki on LG Smart TV
Similar to Peacock TV on LG Smart TV, you need to activate the Viki app manually. There is no direct sign-in feature available in the Rakuten Viki app.
1: After installation, open the Viki app on your LG TV.
2: Now, select the Login option on your TV.
3: You can see a QR code on the left and the activation website on the right.
4: On your smartphone, you can scan the QR code to get the activation website.
5: You can also manually enter the activation website (https://www.viki.com/lgtv) on your smartphone or PC.
6: Log in with your Viki credentials.
7: Then, enter the activation code and click the Link Now button.
8: Now, the Viki app o your LG Smart TV will be activated. You can stream all the Viki video content.
How to AirPlay Viki on LG Smart TV
To AirPlay the Viki app, you need to enable the AirPlay feature on your LG TV. With the AirPlay feature, you can cast video content from your iPhone or iPad to LG TV.
1: Connect your LG TV and iPhone to the same WiFi network.
2: Press the Home button on your TV remote and select the Home Dashboard menu.
3: In the menu, select the AirPlay feature.
4: Select the AirPlay option and enable the feature on your LG TV.
5: In the Require code option, choose First Time only option.
6: To change your AirPlay passcode, select the Use Password Instead option and change your unique password.
7: Now, install the Viki app on your iPhone or iPad from the App Store.
8: Open the app and sign in with your account.
9: Select any content you want and play it.
10: In the Playback screen, tap the AirPlay icon.
11: Select your LG Smart TV from the available devices.
12: Enter the passcode if asked. Enter your Unique passcode if you have changed in the above steps. Or else, you can see the passcode on your TV screen.
13: After entering the passcode, you can view your Viki content on your LG TV using AirPlay.
How to Cast Viki on LG Smart TV Via Google TV or Chromecast
If you have Google Chromecast or Google TV, you shall cast the titles of Viki from your Android smartphone.
1: Start by plugging in the Chromecast with Google TV/Chromecast to the LG TV.
2: Then, ensure to use the same WIFI on your LG TV and Android smartphone.
3: Navigate to the Apps section on your Android smartphone and select Google Play Store.
4: Search for the Viki app and click Install to download the app.
5: Open the app after the installation and log in to your account.
6: Choose any title to play and select the Cast icon.
7: Now, select the LG TV to which you want to cast the Viki content.
8: When the connection establishes, you shall stream the content playing on your phone on your LG TV.
How to Watch Viki on LG TV Launched Before 2018
In case your LG Smart TV isn’t compatible with the Viki app officially, you shall try other alternative techniques to access it. In other words, you shall rely on any of the popular and latest streaming devices to access Viki from the respective app store. With this, you shall watch movies, TV series, and other titles from Viki on LG Smart TV. The streaming devices that work on LG TV include
- Apple TV
- Firestick
- Roku
- Chromecast
By following the above-mentioned steps, you can view the Viki content on your LG Smart TV. You can access all the Viki content on your TV for free with ads. For and-free streaming, you need to get a subscription worth $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year.
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