LG Channels (LG Channel Plus) is a built-in application on selected LG Smart TVs running webOS and Netcast versions. This app lets you stream over 180+ free channels related to movies, TV shows, news, sports, comedy, etc. You need to connect your LG Smart TV to WiFi or wired internet connection to watch all the channels at no extra cost.
This article will teach you how to activate LG Channel Plus on LG Smart TV.
What is LG Channel Plus?

Xumo has agreed with LG to offer 180+ free television channels via LG Channels. LG Channels is an ad-supported application comprising popular channels like CBS News, TMZ, CBSN, NBC News, etc. The LG Channels app is accessible in countries like the US, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Japan, and South Korea.
LG Smart TVs | LG Channels Compatibility |
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2012-2014 | Netcast 3.0, 4.0, and 4.5 |
2014-2020 | webOS 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 4.5, and 5.0 |
2017 and above | LG Channels Canada LG UHD Smart TVs running webOS 3.5 and above |
If you use the older version, update your LG Smart TV to the latest version to gain access to LG Channel Plus.
How to Activate LG Channel Plus on LG TV [Old Models]
By default, the LG Channel Plus will be disabled on your TV. Follow these steps to activate LG Channels on webOS 3.0 to webOS 5.0.
1: Press the Home button on your TV remote.
2: Select the Settings menu on the Home screen.
3: Inside the settings, select the Channels tab on the left.
4: Under the Channels category, turn on the LG Channels toggle.

5: Click the OK option on the pop-up.
6: Go to the home screen and select the Channel Plus menu.
7: Inside the Channel Plus app, select any program from the list and stream it on your TV.

How to Activate LG Channels on LG TV [Latest Models]
Here are the steps to enable LG Channels on webOS 6.0 and WebOS 22.
1. Turn on your LG TV and ensure it has internet access.
2. Press the Settings button on the LG TV remote.
3. Click Support and select Privacy & Terms.
4. Choose User Agreements and select LG Channels Service.
That’s it. You are good to go.
How to Use LG Channels on LG Smart TV
1. Press the Home button on the LG TV remote.
2. Tap the LG Channels icon from the app drawer.
3. Click the TV channel that you want to watch.
How to Watch OTA and LG Channel Plus
If you are using an antenna to watch OTA channels, you can combine both the cable TV channels & LG Channels Plus and watch them together. You can easily access these two channels at a time. So, you don’t need to change the input on your LG TV. An OTA channel starts with an alphabet or a number on the channel name. The LG Channel Plus will show an IP before all the channel names.
LG Channel Plus – Channel Lineup
Here is the list of the channels available in the LG Channel Plus.
Channel Name | Channel Number | Purpose of the Channel |
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CBSN | To stream African-American, Latino, and LGBT content | 24/7 live news |
Local Now | IP – 126 | Local news |
NBC News | IP – 128 | Global news |
Bloomberg Television | IP – 129 | Stream political commentary |
NowThis | IP – 130 | To watch all the breaking news |
Today | IP – 131 | Updates and expert tips about lifestyle |
Great Big Story | IP – 132 | Short films and Shot Documentaries |
TIME | IP – 135 | Breaking news and global media content |
Newsy | IP – 136 | To get the latest updates |
Law & Crime | IP – 137 | Live courtroom cases |
NewsmaxTV | IP – 138 | Covers all topics that major News channels ignore |
CBC News | IP – 141 | Canada News Channel |
TYT (The Young Turks) | IP – 142 | Politics |
Wochit | IP – 144 | Quick updates |
Cheddar | IP – 146 | Coverage of lifestyle products |
USA Today News | IP – 147 | News coverage about the USA |
Real Vision | IP – 148 | Full coverage of the Business field |
FailArmy | IP – 200 | Epic and funny Fail videos around the internet |
Funny or Die | IP – 201 | Comedy videos |
Just for Laughs Gags | IP – 202 | Comedy and pranks on the open city |
Just for Laughs | IP – 203 | Comedy videos and short clips |
Above Average | IP – 208 | Connecting people’s stories with a hint of comedy |
College Humor | IP – 209 | Entertainment based on audiences between 18-49 |
JASH | IP – 210 | Comedy |
Comedy Dynamics | IP – 211 | Stand-up comedy shows |
Jukin Video | IP – 215 | Viral and user-generated videos |
America’s Funniest Home Videos | IP – 217 | Homemade comedy clips from around the USA |
The Pet Collective | IP – 225 | To watch funny animal clips |
Uzoo | IP – 228 | Adorable animal contents |
Sci-Fi & Fantasy | IP – 246 | Contents about the Science Fiction genre |
Free Action Movies | IP – 248 | To watch movies |
Free Comedy Movies | IP – 249 | Comedy movies |
Free Movies | IP – 250 | To watch every genre of movies |
Binge Free TV | IP – 256 | To watch new TV shows |
AMMO | IP – 258 | To stream movies and TV shows |
FilmRise | IP – 259 | To watch documentaries, movies, and TV series |
Docurama | IP – 261 | True life documentaries |
CON tv | IP – 262 | News and videos about ComicCon |
Gravitas Movies | IP – 263 | To watch new movies by new producers |
The Archive | IP – 264 | Classic movies and TV shows |
Shout! Factory TV | IP – 265 | Cult TV shows, movies, comedies, etc |
The Grapevine | IP – 266 | Reality shows |
American Classics | IP – 267 | Classic American movies & TV Shows |
FilmHub | IP – 268 | To watch free movies |
Maverick | IP – 269 | Independent, Cult films are more for Free |
Hi-Yah! | IP – 270 | Watch Kungfu films |
Thriller and Horror | IP – 271 | Thriller Movies |
The Asylum | IP – 272 | To watch movie genres like Sci-Fi, Action, Thriller, Horror, and more |
Killer Movies | IP – 273 | Independent, Cult films, and more for Free |
The Preview Channel | IP – 276 | To watch trailers, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage |
Global Got Talent | IP – 277 | Talent shows |
Stingray iConcerts | IP – 280 | To watch music concerts, documentaries, and content related to music |
Billboard | IP – 281 | The place to watch music, charts, news, videos, and more |
Fuse | IP – 282 | Contents related to satisfying multicultural audiences |
Austin Music Live | IP – 284 | To watch music-related content |
Baeble Music | IP – 286 | Exclusive videos of music bands |
Latido Music | IP – 288 | Latin music |
Complex | IP – 289 | Latest entertainment videos of music, pop culture, etc |
People are Awesome | IP – 290 | Compilation of original extraordinary videos of people |
GameSpot | IP – 300 | Coverage of gaming videos and related stuff |
Mobcrush | IP – 302 | Stream live content of mobile and esports gaming |
Arcade Cloud | IP – 304 | Home of video games and animated parodies |
eSports Revolution | IP – 305 | Sports-related documentaries, talk shows, and many more |
Family Feud | IP – 310 | Game show between two families |
comicbook | IP – 317 | Contents about best-selling video games, movies, and more |
SYFY WIRE | IP – 318 | Info about Sci-Fi movies, sneak peeks, and content about other genres |
DUST | IP – 319 | Binge watch Sci-Fi |
The Hollywood Reporter | IP – 320 | Entertainment-related news |
People TV | IP – 321 | To watch pop culture, entertainment, lifestyle, and more content for free |
People | IP – 322 | Celebrity news |
TMZ | IP – 323 | Streams Entertainment News about Holywood, celebrities, etc |
101Facts | IP – 324 | Give facts about every topic |
All Time | IP – 326 | To watch engaging and top 10 videos |
FBE | IP – 327 | Discussing series, movies, TV shows, and more |
Vanity Fair | IP -328 | Ideas about modern culture |
Young Hollywood | IP – 330 | Streaming new trends, exclusive interviews, etc |
Teen Vogue | IP – 333 | Top content about celebrity style, teen issues, etc |
Broadway channel | IP – 334 | Broadway theatre contents |
The New Yorker | IP – 335 | News about national and international politics |
Obsev | IP – 336 | Original and edited videos about food, lifestyle, sports, and entertainment |
Nosey | IP – 339 | Real facts and stories about people |
Divorce Court | IP – 340 | Counseling session for married couple by an honorable judge |
Forensic Files | IP – 344 | Videos and facts based on the real Titanic |
Reelz Channel | IP – 345 | Content about Real Stories, celebrities, and lives |
Reel Truth Documentaries | IP – 349 | Documentary about true crimes, medical, and more |
History | IP – 350 | History channel programs and TV shows |
WIRED | IP – 351 | Get to know the trends in tech, entertainment, business, etc |
cNet | IP – 352 | Unbiased product reviews, news, and podcasts. |
Tested | IP – 353 | Builders testing their creation |
Popular Science | IP – 355 | Feature updates about gadget reviews and more |
Futurism | IP – 358 | Coverage of new scientific creations |
The Titanic Channel | IP – 359 | Shopping videos |
Mashable | IP – 360 | News and coverage about digital innovation and the current generation |
Ars Technica | IP – 362 | Tech news, analysis, and reviews around the world. |
PBS Digital Studios | IP – 370 | To watch short-form video series and the best parts of public television |
Insight TV | IP – 401 | To watch sports, entertainment, and lifestyle videos in UHD |
Journy | IP – 402 | Tourism and traveling |
Conde Nast Traveler | IP – 403 | Get the latest Travel news, guides, and tips |
Food52 | IP – 404 | Videos about new dishes to convince people to try new food |
bon appetit | IP – 405 | Cooking |
Tastemade | IP – 406 | To show the special moments of the different dishes |
Cooking Light | IP – 407 | Coverage of fitness, home, beauty, travel, and others |
Saveur | IP – 409 | Contents about different Food |
Epicurious | IP – 411 | Content for food lovers |
Wine Oh TV | IP – 412 | Learn about wine tasting and others |
GustoTV | IP – 413 | Content about food and lifestyle |
Give Me Las Vegas | IP – 414 | Vacation and business destinations in Las Vegas |
Vogue | IP – 426 | Fashion |
Glamour | IP – 427 | Outfit ideas, and many more for women |
GQ | IP – 430 | Style advice and culture news |
NatureVision TV | IP – 450 | Soothing videos about nature in HD |
Stingray Ambiance | IP – 451 | Contents about soothing and scenery places |
eScapes | IP – 452 | Peaceful and calm videos |
QVC | IP – 455 | Shopping vidoes |
Southern Living | IP – 456 | Southern cooking, decorating, gardening, etc |
HSN | IP – 457 | Shopping |
SELF | IP – 458 | Fitness |
Allure | IP – 459 | Beauty tips for skincare, hair, and other makeup information |
Refinery29 | IP – 460 | Lifestyle-based content |
JTV Jewelry Love | IP – 461 | Jewelry |
ATTN | IP – 462 | Important discussions of social topics and entertainment |
Revry | IP – 463 | Unique podcasts, series, and movies |
MOTORVISION.TV | IP – 464 | Automobile |
PowerNation | IP – 465 | How to automate |
Motorcyclist | IP – 466 | Racing and related news |
This Old House | IP – 478 | TV show |
Architectural Digest | IP – 479 | Content about various design talents of people |
Qinetic | IP – 491 | Fitness |
Fox Deportes | IP – 500 | NBA, NFL, Tenis, and other Sports |
Moovimex | IP – 504 | Mexican movies and contents |
Novela Club | IP – 505 | Spanish series |
Kocowa | IP – 510 | Kdrama, K-pop |
Dove Channel | IP – 560 | Uplifting movies |
Free Family Movies | IP – 599 | Family-friendly movies |
HooplaKidz | IP – 601 | Kids channel |
Toon Goggles | IP – 602 | Kid’s action shows and cartoons |
batteryPOP | IP – 603 | Kids-related entertainment content |
Ameba | IP – 604 | HQ contents for kids |
Puddle Jumper | IP – 605 | Collection of children’s series |
Mr. Bean & friends | IP – 606 | Mr.Bean show |
ZooMoo | IP – 607 | Fun channel for Kids |
CoolSchool | IP – 608 | Kids channel |
Kid Genius | IP – 609 | Smart programs for kids |
Pocket. Watch | IP – 610 | Entertainment for kids |
Kabillion | IP – 611 | Cartoon series for kids |
Golf Digest | IP – 706 | Exclusive videos of swing sequence and golf instructions |
World Poker Tour | IP – 708 | Top card room matches |
Eleven Sports | IP – 711 | Live and compelling sports content |
Copa90 | IP – 712 | Football matches |
Football Daily | IP – 713 | Viral Football videos of winning and losing |
Waypoint TV | IP – 718 | MMA athletes match |
Sports Grid | IP – 719 | Betting insights and more |
World Surf League | IP – 720 | Surf competitions |
Outside TV+ | IP – 721 | Collection of adventurous sports video |
NetworkA | IP – 722 | Athlete Sports |
The Inertia | IP – 723 | Insights and experience of surfer, mountain climber, and more |
Cycle World | IP – 724 | Motorcycle information |
Field & Stream | IP – 725 | Hunting, fishing, and survival tips |
Adventure Sports Network | IP – 726 | Content about adventure sports, lifestyle, and travel |
Nitro Circus | IP – 727 | Breathtaking action sports |
Glory Kickboxing | IP – 729 | Action sports involving kickboxing |
MMAjunkie | IP – 730 | UFC, MMA, and other fighting competition |
Hard Knocks Fighting Championship | IP – 731 | MMA athletes matches |
Combat Go | IP -732 | Martial Arts |
USA Today Sports Wire | IP – 733 | Sports clips |
Sports Illustrated | IP – 738 | Insights of all sports |
ACC Digital Network | IP – 739 | News about Athletic Coast Conference |
FOX Sports | IP – 740 | To watch live sports matches |
fubo Sports Network | IP – 742 | Live TV coverage of all sports |
Stadium | IP – 745 | Coverage of world-class sports |
PGA TOUR | IP – 750 | PGA TOUR stats, video, and info about players |
Best of Channel Plus | IP – 999 | The channel that shows the best and new upcoming channels |
FAQs
It is because your LG TV is running with outdated firmware. Update the LG TV to the latest version. Also, connect the LG TV to a strong WiFi network.
Yes. LG Channels is available in Australia.
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