Voice Command [television]
Voice commands enable the user to engage with their television using voice control. The voice commands function allows you to browse the TV's menus, search for content, alter settings, and access numerous apps and services while remaining hands-free.
NOTE
- You can turn on the TV with voice commands if the product supports the Direct Voice Recognition feature.
- If you say “Hi LG” while your TV is turned off, a signal sound is produced.
- If you say “Turn on the TV” after the signal sound, your TV turns on.
- The Direct Voice Recognition feature may not work if the voice recognition is turned off, if your TV is not connected to the Internet,
or if the [Always Ready] feature (for models released in 2022) or the [Quick Start] or [Q Start+] feature is disabled (for models released before 2022).
NOTICE
For a brief and quick tutorial informing viewers on using the hands-free voice recognition on their LG television, kindly access this video titled:
Voice Recognition [VIDEO].
Words of advice when using speech to text
- Check the network connection before using the Speech to Text function. Network connection is MANDATORY for feature to be operational.
- You can change the language by pressing
button on the TV remote and select [All Settings] → [General] → [System] → [Language Menu] → [Language].
To temporarily switch to another speech recognition language, press the
RED button in the voice recognition information display window.
- Viewers can use this function ONLY when they agree to the Voice Recognition terms.
- The rate of speech recognition may vary depending on the characteristics of the user (voice volume, pronunciation, accent, and talking speed) and the surroundings (noise and device volume).
- To improve the accuracy of Speech to Text, you must speak clearly and loudly about 10 cm (4 inches) from the Magic Remote microphone.
- Voice recognition is unavailable in any password input field and the address bar of your Web Browser (excludes general search).
Try this
How to enable Direct Voice Recognition
➔ [2024 WebOS24], [2023 WebOS23]
Press the
button on the TV remote and select [HELP] button at the bottom → press the
button in top right corner → enable [Use Hands-Free Voice Control] function.
- Turn on the TV and press the [MIC] button on your TV remote. Then, click the HELP button at the bottom of the screen.
- Click [Settings] (gear-shaped icon in top right corner).
- Toggle the [Use Hands-fee Voice Control] switch to the ON position.
➔ [2022 WebOS22], [2021 WebOS6.0]
Press the
button on the TV remote and select [All Settings] → [General] → [AI Service] → [Voice Recognition Settings] → [Enable Voice Recognition].
- Turn on the TV and press the [Settings] button on your TV remote.
Select [All Settings] in the [Settings] menu.
- Select [General] → [AI Service] → [Voice Recognition Settings].
- Turn on [Voice Response].
- To turn on the TV using the voice recognition feature, say “Hi LG” and then “Turn on the TV” .
※ You can change the voice command in [Set Wake-up word for Hands-free Voice Control].
➔ [WebOS5.0]
Press the
button on the TV remote and select [All Settings] → [General] → [AI Service] → [Voice Recognition] → [Voice Response].
- Turn on the TV and press the [Settings] button on your TV remote.
Select [All Settings] in the [Settings] menu.
- Select [General] and then [AI Service].
- Select [Voice Recognition] in [AI Service].
- Set [Voice Response] to [On] if it is set to [Off].
If you still cannot turn on your TV with voice commands, please check the following features.
[[Always Ready]
➔ [2022 WebOS22]
Press the
button on the TV remote and select [All Settings] → [General] → [[Always Ready]
- Turn on the TV and press the [Settings] button on your TV remote.
Select [All Settings] in the [Settings] menu.
- Select [General] and then [Always Ready].
- Turn on [Always Ready] to trigger this mode when your TV is turned off.
[Quick Start+]
➔ [2021 WebOS6.0]
Press the
button on the TV remote and select [All Settings] → [General] → [Devices] → [TV Management] → [Quick Start+].
- Turn on the TV and press the [Settings] button on your TV remote.
Select [All Settings] in the [Settings] menu.
- Select [General] → [Devices] → [TV Management].
- Select [Quick Start+].
[2020 WebOS5.0] [Q Start+]
➔ Enabling [Q Start+] in the Settings menu
Press the
button on the TV remote and select [All Settings] → [General] → [Additional Settings] → [Q Start+].
- Turn on the TV and press the [Settings] button on your TV remote.
Select [All Settings] in the [Settings] menu.
- Select [Additional Settings] in [General].
- In [Additional Settings], set [Q Start+] to [On] if it is set to [Off].
Note
If your TV is not connected to the Internet, the Voice Recognition Settings menu does not appear.
If the Voice Recognition Settings menu does not appear, please check if your TV is connected to the Internet.
Operation
Accessing TV features with voice commands
- Speak out the name of the function you want to execute or the keyword you want to search while pressing the
button on the remote control.
- Releasing the button will let your TV start processing your voice command.
Notes when using the voice recognition feature
- In order to use all the features of voice recognition, you need to set channels, areas, and other settings.
- To utilize the voice recognition function, your TV must be connected to the network.
Also, you must agree to the terms and conditions of the voice recognition feature when prompted while connecting to the network.
- To control a set-top box connected to your TV using the voice recognition function, you need to go to
→ 
→ [Connection] → [Device Connection] → [Integrated Remote Control Settings] and configure the settings.
- The accuracy of voice recognition may vary depending on the user's voice characteristics, such as voice volume, pronunciation, intonation, and speed, as well as the surrounding environment, including noise level and TV volume.
- If the voice is not properly recognized, the voice recognition function may interpret it differently than intended.
※ The detailed settings necessary may differ by model. Please consult the user manual download webpage under on LG Electronics' website Customer Support section for more information.
This guide was created for all home entertainment flat panel display television models featuring the magic motion remote controller. Some features may not apply to your TV model. Images or content presented herein may differ from your product.
