To tell if your LG TV is a smart TV, start by pressing the Mute button on your remote control three times quickly; if a menu with model and software information appears, you have a smart TV. If that doesn't work, find the model number on a label on the back or side of the TV and look for "Smart TV," "webOS," or "Smart Platform" in the name, a process similar to how you tell if my Vizio TV is a smart TV using its own on-screen menu system.
How to tell if my LG TV is a smart TV: the fastest ways
The quickest way to determine if your LG TV is a smart TV is to use one of three reliable methods. First, try the Mute button trick on your remote. Second, locate and read the physical label on the back or side of the TV. Third, navigate to the settings menu to find the model information. Each of these methods gives you a definitive answer in seconds.
Use the remote control's mute button
This method works for LG TVs made in 2018 or newer. It is the fastest way to tell if your TV is a smart TV without leaving your seat. Simply press the Mute button on your remote control three times repeatedly. The model information and software version will appear on the screen. If you see this on-screen display, your TV is a smart TV running webOS. If nothing happens, your TV may be an older model, and you should try the next method.
Check the label on the back or side of the TV
Every LG television has a physical sticker that lists its model number and serial number. This label is usually located on the back of the TV, either on the right rear or left rear side when viewed from the front. To tell if your TV is a smart TV, look at the model number printed on this sticker. If the model number includes terms like "Smart TV," "webOS," or "Smart Platform," it is a smart TV. For example, a model number containing "OLED55CXPUA" or "55UM7300PUA" indicates smart capabilities. If the model number is unclear, you can use the model name to look up the TV's specifications.
Find the model name in the settings menu
If the physical label is hard to read or you prefer an on-screen method, you can find the model name in the TV's settings. The exact path depends on your TV's age.
For newer models (2020 and later)
- Press the Settings button on your remote.
- Select "All Settings."
- Choose "TV Information."
On some LG Smart+ TVs, the webOS TV version can be found under "Settings > Quick Settings > General > About this TV." The model name displayed here confirms whether the TV is a smart model.
For older models
- Press the "HOME" button on your remote.
- Select "Settings" or "Setup."
- Go to the "Support" menu.
- Choose "Product/Service Info."
The model information on this screen will tell you definitively if your TV is a smart TV.
Look for smart features on the remote and screen
If you want secondary visual clues, examine your remote control and the TV's home screen. A remote with a dedicated "Home Dashboard" or "Smart Home" button is a strong indicator of a smart TV. On the screen itself, look for a webOS "About this TV" menu or pre-installed apps like Netflix, YouTube, or a web browser. These features confirm the TV has smart capabilities, but they are not as definitive as the model number or Mute button trick. For instance, a Tizen smart TV uses a different operating system, so if you see apps like Netflix on your LG TV, it is running webOS, not Tizen. These visual checks help you tell if your TV is a smart TV when you are already browsing its interface.
