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[LG TV] How to use the Magic Remote for TV

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[LG TV] How to use the Magic Remote for TV

The Magic Remote connects to your TV via RF(Radio Frequency). Once paired, a pointer appears on the screen. Simply move the remote to control the pointer or use the directional keys to navigate.
If the remote malfunctions or the pointer does not appear, please re-pair the remote.

How to use the Magic Remote for TV

AI Magic Remote Features (2025 Model)

AI Magic Remote for 2025 TVs
  • Power button on the remote [Power]: Turns the TV on or off.
  • Home Hub button on the remote [Home Hub]: Accesses the Home Hub.
    Press and hold to choose external input sources such as an antenna, cable, or set-top box.
  • Easy Guide button on the remote [Easy Guide]: Launches the Easy Guide App.
    Press and hold to open the Quick Settings menu.
  • Guide button on the remote [Guide]: Opens the TV Program Guide.
    Press and hold to view your saved channel list.
  • Home button on the remote [HOME]: Displays recommended content, Home Hub, and the app list.
    Press and hold to use the screen zoom feature.
  • AI button on the remote [AI Button]: Activates voice recognition (requires internet connection).
    Press and hold, speak a command into the remote, and the TV will recognize and execute it.
  • More Functions button on the remote [More Functions / Number Key/AD/SAP]: Displays available features, number keys, and color buttons. Press and hold to enable voice guidance or SAP (Secondary Audio Programming).
  • Back button on the remote [Back]: Returns to the previous menu.
    Press and hold to exit all on-screen displays and return to the Home menu.
  • Volume button on the remote [Volume]: Adjusts the volume level.
    Press and hold volume down to mute.
  • Quick Settings button on the remote [Quick Settings]: Opens the Quick Settings menu.
    Press and hold to open All Settings.

* Note: Service availability may vary by country.

How to pair the Magic Remote

Turn on the TV and wait about 20 seconds. Point the remote at the TV and press the scroll wheel button.
The remote will pair automatically, and you’ll see a confirmation message on the screen.

Different scroll wheel designs for the Magic Remotes

Having Trouble? Unpair and re-pair the Magic Remote

  • If your remote isn’t working properly, press and hold the BACK[BACK button] and SETTINGS [SETTING button] buttons together for at least 5 seconds.
    The LED light on the remote will blink, and the remote will unpair from the TV. When the unpairing message appears on the screen, press the scroll wheel (OK) button to pair the remote again.

Buttons for reset: BACK and SETTINGS held together for 5 seconds

Still Having Trouble? Re-Pair Your Remote

  • For models released in 2021 and 2025: Keep the remote pointed at the TV and press and hold the HOME[HOME button] and SETTINGS [SETTING button] buttons together for at least 5 seconds until instructions appear on the screen.
  • For models released in 2020: Keep the remote pointed at the TV and press and hold the Guide button until instructions appear on the screen.
The appearance of the button used for re-registration by pressing the Home button and the Settings button or the Guide button on the Magic Remote.

This guide was created for all models, so the images or content may be different from your product.

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