LG webOS settings and support guides

System

Keep your device current and configure core system behavior.

• webOS Software UpdateLG pushes webOS updates that patch security vulnerabilities, fix app crashes, and add new Home Dashboard features. Some apps, including LG Channels and streaming apps, will refuse to launch on an outdated build.

Privacy & Security

Control which apps can access your camera, microphone, and data.

• Parental Guidance & Content LocksParental Guidance lets you block specific channels, restrict programs above a chosen content rating, and lock individual apps behind a 4-digit PIN.

Display & Sound

Screen, audio, and alert preferences.

• Sound Output & Audio DevicesSound Out controls where the TV sends its audio — built-in speakers, an optical or HDMI-ARC soundbar, or a paired Bluetooth speaker or headphones.
• Screen Saver & Energy SavingEnergy Saving Step dims or turns off the panel based on ambient light, while Screen Off and idle timers prevent a static image from being displayed indefinitely, which matters most on OLED models.

Accounts & Family

Account sign-in, sync, and family/parental controls.

• LG Account & LG ChannelsAn LG Account unlocks personalized recommendations, app purchase history, and syncing across LG devices, while LG Channels is a built-in free ad-supported live TV service that runs without any extra hardware or subscription.

Personalization

Themes, wallpaper, lock screen, and layout of your device.

• Picture Wizard & Picture ModePicture Mode controls the overall look of the image, while the Picture Wizard walks through a guided calibration for brightness, contrast, and color using sample scenes.

Devices

Mice, keyboards, trackpads, printers, and other connected hardware.

• Magic Remote Pairing & PointerThe Magic Remote connects to the TV over RF (not infrared), which lets it control the on-screen pointer, voice search, and scroll wheel from any angle in the room.

Apps

Installed apps, optional features, and what runs on startup.

• webOS Home DashboardPressing the Home button opens the Home Dashboard, a customizable launcher showing streaming apps, inputs, and Quick Cards for connected smart devices and game consoles.

Help and tools

• Troubleshooting
• FAQ & Help
• Device info & diagnostics
• Contact & feedback