To view Blink camera on LG Smart TV, you must use an Amazon Fire TV Stick and Alexa voice commands, as there is no direct Blink app for LG's webOS platform. This workaround is the only reliable method to display your Blink camera's live feed on an LG television.
The truth about viewing your Blink camera on an LG smart TV
Many users search for a dedicated Blink app in the LG Content Store, only to find it does not exist. LG Smart TVs run webOS, which does not support the Blink application. The only dependable way to view your camera feed on the screen is to connect an Amazon Fire TV Stick or Fire TV Cube to your LG TV and use Alexa voice commands. This method bypasses the TV's native limitations and provides a live view through your Amazon ecosystem.
What you'll need
To set this up, you will require an LG Smart TV with an available HDMI port, a Blink camera system that includes at least one camera and a Blink Sync Module, an Amazon Fire TV Stick or Fire TV Cube, and the Alexa app installed on a smartphone. All devices must be connected to the same home Wi-Fi network.
Step 1: Set up your Fire TV device on your LG smart TV
- Plug the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Fire TV Cube into an available HDMI port on your LG Smart TV.
- Use your LG TV remote to switch the input source to the HDMI port where the Fire TV device is connected.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial Fire TV setup, including connecting to your Wi-Fi network and signing in to your Amazon account.
Step 2: Link your Blink and Alexa accounts
- Open the Alexa app on your smartphone.
- Navigate to the "More" menu, then select "Skills & Games".
- Search for the "Blink Smarthome" skill and enable it.
- Sign in with your Blink account credentials when prompted.
- Once the skill is successfully linked, your Blink cameras will appear as devices in the Alexa app.
Step 3: Use Alexa to view your Blink camera feed
With your accounts linked, you can now display the live feed on your LG Smart TV. Use the microphone button on your Fire TV remote or a paired Echo device to give a voice command. Say "Alexa, show [camera name]" or "Alexa, show [camera name] on TV". The live feed from the specified Blink camera will appear on your LG TV screen. This command works for any camera you have named in your Blink system.
Important things to know about this setup
There are several limitations to this method. Live view sessions initiated via Alexa typically last for 5 minutes before automatically ending. While some Echo Show devices can display multiple camera feeds simultaneously, Fire TV devices generally show one camera at a time. Additionally, Blink cameras do not natively integrate with Google Assistant or Google Home for live video streaming, meaning you cannot use a Google Nest Hub or Google TV to view your feed. For those wondering how to view blink camera on Samsung smart TV, the same Fire TV and Alexa method applies, as Samsung's Tizen OS also lacks a native Blink app.
If you are interested in the channels available on an LG smart TV, these are separate from the Blink setup and include streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video, which you can access directly through the LG Content Store.
