Here’s what to do whether you’re running iOS or Android.
How Do I Connect Alexa to My LG Smart TV?
But you’ll need to follow different steps to tie them together.
Download theLG ThinQapp to your phone:
Tap theplus signin the white rectangle to start adding a new product.
The following instructions will walk you through theSelect Manuallyprocedure, which applies to every compatible gear.
UnderSelect Manually, tapTV.
Once your equipment appears, tap its name.
An eight-digit number will display on your TV screen; enter it into the app.
Read the next page of text carefully and tapLink.
A “Welcome” screen will show that your TV is registered with the app.
TapGo to Hometo continue.
Now, download theAmazon Alexaapp:
Sign in to the app using your Amazon account.
TapDevicesat the bottom of the screen.
Select theplus signin the upper-right.
Scroll down and tapTV.
SelectEnable to Useto get the Alexa skill for ThinQ.
Sign in to your LG account using whatever method you chose before.
Tap the bubble to accept the terms to link your account, and then chooseAgree.
The next screen should have a success message; tapCloseto continue.
TapDiscover Devices, and Alexa will look for things it can connect to.
Why Won’t Alexa Connect to My LG TV?
You may have to try a few times to get the ThinQ or Alexa app to locate your TV.
Whether your LG TV is compatible with Alexa or not depends entirely on software.
How Do I Download the Alexa App on My LG Smart TV?
As of webOS 6.0, LG Smart TVs don’t have a dedicated Alexa app.
They only become compatible with Alexa by using the ThinQ skill in the Alexa app.
