There is no single channel number for CBS on an LG Smart TV because the channel depends on your location and how you receive the signal, whether through an antenna, a cable or satellite box, or the built-in LG Channels streaming service. For antenna users, the channel number is determined by your local CBS affiliate after a channel scan; for cable or satellite subscribers, it is the number assigned by your provider; and for streaming, LG Channels offers a dedicated CBS News channel, not your local feed. If you want to unlock a full library of on-demand public television, you can also add pbs passport to LG smart TV.
What channel is CBS on an LG Smart TV?
The answer varies by method. If you use a cable or satellite box, CBS is part of your provider’s lineup, and you find it using the on-screen guide after connecting the box via HDMI. For streaming, LG Channels provides a free, internet-based CBS News 24/7 channel, but this is not your local CBS station. The sections below walk you through each option.
Find your local CBS channel with an antenna
To watch live TV on your LG smart TV using an over-the-air antenna, you first need to connect a digital antenna to the TV’s RF (coaxial) input. Once connected, use your LG remote to navigate to Settings, then select Channels, followed by Channel Tuning, and finally Auto Tuning. The TV will scan for all available broadcast signals in your area, including your local CBS affiliate. This method gives you free access to your local CBS feed, including live news, sports, and prime-time programming.
Find CBS through your cable or satellite box
If you have a cable or satellite TV subscription, CBS is included in your provider’s channel lineup. To access it, connect your set-top box to your LG Smart TV using an HDMI cable. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the box and the other into an HDMI IN port on the TV. Then press the Input or Source button on your LG remote and select the HDMI input that corresponds to the port you used. Once the box’s interface appears, use your provider’s on-screen guide to locate the CBS channel number, this number is set by your cable or satellite company and varies by region and package. This method lets you watch the same live CBS feed you receive through your subscription.
Watch CBS News 24/7 on LG Channels
LG Channels is a free, ad-supported streaming service built into LG Smart TVs from 2016 onward. It includes CBS News 24/7, a live streaming channel that offers national news coverage, but it does not carry your local CBS affiliate or its programming. To access LG Channels, ensure your TV is connected to the internet. Press the Home button on your remote or use the channel buttons, then select the LG Channels application icon. If prompted, launch the LG Content Store and agree to the User Agreements. Once inside LG Channels, you can scroll to find CBS News 24/7 among the available channels.
Troubleshooting when you can't find CBS
If you cannot find CBS after following the steps above, try these specific fixes. For antenna users, the channels available on an LG smart TV depend on a successful scan. If CBS is missing, run Auto Tuning again from Settings > Channels > Channel Tuning to re-scan. Make sure the antenna is positioned correctly and that you are in an area with good over-the-air reception. For cable or satellite box users, verify that the HDMI cable is securely connected to both the box and the correct HDMI IN port on the TV. Then press the Input or Source button and confirm you have selected the right HDMI input. If the box is on but the screen is blank, check that the box itself is powered and that your subscription includes CBS. For LG Channels, confirm your TV is connected to the internet and that you have agreed to the User Agreements in the LG Content Store. If CBS News 24/7 still does not appear, restart the TV and try accessing LG Channels again from the Home screen.
