Magic Remote Alternative
Get the same pointer-style navigation as LG's Magic Remote using your iPhone's touchpad. Swipe to move the cursor across your TV screen.
Control Your LG Smart TV from Your iPhone
Universal Remote gives you complete control over your LG webOS Smart TV from your iPhone. Connect over WiFi with a single tap — navigate with the touchpad just like LG's Magic Remote, type with your phone keyboard, and launch your favorite streaming apps instantly.
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What You Can Do With Your LG
Full remote control features optimized for LG webOS Smart TV.
WiFi Direct Connection
Connect to your LG TV instantly over WiFi. Accept the pairing prompt on your TV and you're ready to go — no additional setup needed.
Full Keyboard Input
Search Netflix, enter passwords, and type URLs using your iPhone's full keyboard. No more navigating letter-by-letter on the TV screen.
App Launcher
Launch Netflix, YouTube, Apple TV+, Disney+, and all your installed webOS apps with one tap from the app launcher.
Media Casting
Cast photos and videos from your iPhone directly to your LG TV screen using DLNA. Share memories on the big screen.
Complete Controls
Power, volume, mute, channels, input switching, and media playback controls — everything you need in one app.
How to Connect to Your LG
Get started in under 30 seconds — no special hardware required.
1
Same WiFi Network
Connect your iPhone and LG TV to the same WiFi network.
2
Scan for TVs
Open Universal Remote — it automatically discovers LG TVs on your network.
3
Accept Connection
A prompt appears on your LG TV asking to allow the connection. Confirm it.
4
Start Using
Your iPhone is now a full-featured LG remote with touchpad, keyboard, and more.
Compatible LG Models
LG Smart TVs running webOS (2014 and newer)
LG OLED (C1–G4 series)LG QNED MiniLEDLG NanoCellLG UHD (UQ/UR/UT series)LG webOS TVs (2014+)
If your LG has WiFi, it likely works.
Frequently Asked Questions about LG
Everything you need to know about using Universal Remote with your LG webOS Smart TV.
All LG Smart TVs running webOS from 2014 onwards, including OLED (C1–G4), QNED MiniLED, NanoCell, and UHD series.
Yes! Universal Remote provides the same touchpad/pointer navigation as the Magic Remote, plus a full keyboard and app launcher that the Magic Remote doesn't have.
Absolutely. Volume up, volume down, and mute controls are available with dedicated buttons. You can also control connected soundbar volume through HDMI-CEC.
Make sure both devices are on the same WiFi network and your TV is powered on. Go to TV Settings → Network → turn on 'LG Connect Apps'. Restart the TV if needed.
Yes! Premium users can cast photos and videos from their iPhone to their LG TV using the built-in media casting feature.
Control Your TV from Your iPhone
Replace every remote in your home with one beautiful app. Set up in seconds, no hardware required.
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