To listen to your LG TV through Bluetooth headphones or a speaker, set the sound output to Bluetooth in the TV's settings menu.
Turn on your Bluetooth device and put it in pairing mode.
Then, select your device from the list on the TV screen.
Why won't my Bluetooth device connect to the TV?
- The device isn't in pairing mode
- The TV's sound output isn't set to Bluetooth
- Signal interference or a temporary system error
- A hardware issue with the TV
How to Connect a Bluetooth Device to Your LG TV
How to check your TV's webOS version
On your TV remote, press the [Settings] (gear icon) or [Mute] button three times in a row.
Step 1. Connect a Bluetooth device to your TV
- You can connect a Bluetooth-enabled audio device.
- 2026 and newer TVs (webOS 26 or later): Press [Settings] on the remote, then select [All Settings], [Sound], [Sound Out], [Bluetooth Devices], [Connectable Devices].
- 2021 and newer TVs (webOS 6.0 or later): Press [Settings] on the remote, then select [All Settings], [Sound], [Sound Out], [Use Wireless Speaker], [Bluetooth Devices], [Connectable Devices].
- 2020 and older TVs (webOS 5.0 or earlier): Press [Settings] on the remote, then select [All Settings], [Sound], [Sound Out], [Bluetooth], [Connectable Devices]
Step 2. Connect a Bluetooth input device
- You can connect a Bluetooth input device, such as a keyboard, gamepad, or mouse.
- 2026 and newer TVs (webOS 26 or later): Press [Settings] on the remote, then select [All Settings], [System], [Devices], [Connect Bluetooth Controller], [Connectable Devices].
- 2021 and newer TVs (webOS 6.0 or later): Press [Settings] on the remote, then select [All Settings], [General], [External Devices], [Connect Bluetooth Controller], [Connectable Devices].
- 2020 and older TVs (webOS 5.0 or earlier): Press [Settings] on the remote, then select [All Settings], [Connection], [Device Connection Settings], [Connect Bluetooth Controller], [Connectable Devices].
Step 3. Still need help?
If the issue persists after following the steps above, you can get further support through LG Chatbot on our website or by requesting a technician visit.
FAQ
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Q. I turned on my Bluetooth device, but its name doesn't appear in the TV's device list.
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A. Your Bluetooth device might have automatically connected to a previously paired smartphone or tablet. Turn off Bluetooth on that device, put your Bluetooth device back into pairing mode, and search for it again on the TV.
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Q. Can I connect two pairs of Bluetooth headphones or earbuds at the same time?
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A. Yes. You can play audio through two compatible Bluetooth headphones or earbuds at once. Simply select the first device from the Bluetooth device list, and then select the second one.
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Q. Which Bluetooth input devices (keyboards, gamepads, mice, etc.) does my TV support?
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A. To find out which Bluetooth input devices your TV supports, check your TV's user manual. For pairing instructions, refer to the user manual for the device you want to connect.
This guide is based on standard models. The settings menu may vary by model.
