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Q: How to pair, register, sync, or activate your LG Magic Remote?

1. Turn on your TV and wait 10 seconds.2. Point the remote at the TV and press the Wheel (OK) button.3. A "Success" message will appear on the screen.● To Sync/Reset: If it doesn’t respond, hold the Home and Back buttons together for 5 seconds until the power light flashes. Then, press the Wheel (OK) button again to re-register.

Q: How to use the Magic Remote as a Universal Remote?

LG TVs use Universal Control Settings to talk to your Set-Top Box (STB) via HDMI-CEC or Infrared (IR).Go to Home Dashboard > Universal Control Settings (or Settings > Connection > Device Connection Settings).Select Set-Top Box and choose your provider (e.g., Airtel, Tata Play/Sky, Videocon d2h, or TCCL).The TV will run a signal test (Power/Channel) to confirm the connection.Cable Box: The setup is the same; select "Cable Box" in the Universal Control menu.Samsung Smart TV: While not officially supported as a full "Magic" controller, the LG remote can control basic IR functions on a Samsung TV by using the Source button to initiate a generic IR scan (brand code 1 usually works for Samsung).PS4 / PS5: Connect your console via HDMI. Enable HDMI-CEC (SimpLink) on your LG TV and Enable HDMI Device Link on your PlayStation. You can now use the Wheel and Arrows to navigate the PS dashboard.

Q: Which TVs are compatible with Magic Remote?

● Most OLED, QNED, and NanoCell models include it. Standard UHD (UQ/UR/UA series) models are "Magic Remote Ready," meaning they support it, but you may have to buy it separately.

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How to pair, register, sync, or activate your LG Magic Remote?

1. Turn on your TV and wait 10 seconds.

2. Point the remote at the TV and press the Wheel (OK) button.

3. A "Success" message will appear on the screen.

● To Sync/Reset: If it doesn’t respond, hold the Home and Back buttons together for 5 seconds until the power light flashes. Then, press the Wheel (OK) button again to re-register.

How to use the Magic Remote as a Universal Remote?

LG TVs use Universal Control Settings to talk to your Set-Top Box (STB) via HDMI-CEC or Infrared (IR).

Go to Home Dashboard > Universal Control Settings (or Settings > Connection > Device Connection Settings).
Select Set-Top Box and choose your provider (e.g., Airtel, Tata Play/Sky, Videocon d2h, or TCCL).
The TV will run a signal test (Power/Channel) to confirm the connection.
Cable Box: The setup is the same; select "Cable Box" in the Universal Control menu.
Samsung Smart TV: While not officially supported as a full "Magic" controller, the LG remote can control basic IR functions on a Samsung TV by using the Source button to initiate a generic IR scan (brand code 1 usually works for Samsung).
PS4 / PS5: Connect your console via HDMI. Enable HDMI-CEC (SimpLink) on your LG TV and Enable HDMI Device Link on your PlayStation. You can now use the Wheel and Arrows to navigate the PS dashboard.

How to fix/repair LG Magic Remote?

● If the pointer is gone but buttons work, re-register it by holding Home + Back and then pressing the Wheel. If it’s physically broken, internal repairs are difficult; replacement is recommended.

Which TVs are compatible with Magic Remote?

● Most OLED, QNED, and NanoCell models include it. Standard UHD (UQ/UR/UA series) models are "Magic Remote Ready," meaning they support it, but you may have to buy it separately.