Short answer: on an LG smart TV, press the Home button, open Apps (LG Content Store on older models), search for the app and select Install. LG’s webOS supports the main UK apps, but availability can vary by model year.
How to install apps on an LG smart TV
- Connect the TV to Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
- Press Home on the Magic Remote.
- Open Apps or LG Content Store.
- Search for the app by name.
- Select Install; you may need to sign in to an LG account.
- Launch it from the home screen.
LG smart TVs run LG’s webOS. Menu names differ between versions (older models call the store LG Content Store, newer ones simply Apps), and selected 2022-and-later models receive webOS version upgrades through LG’s webOS Re:New programme, so check for updates if an app needs a newer webOS.
How to remove or rearrange apps
On the home screen, highlight an app and press and hold OK (or choose Edit). You can then move or delete it.
Popular UK apps on LG TVs
- BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4, 5, U
- Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV, NOW
- YouTube, Spotify
- LG Channels — free streaming channels
Troubleshooting LG apps
- Update the TV: Settings → General/Support → Software Update.
- Check the date and time are correct — wrong settings can stop apps signing in.
- Reinstall the app.
- Check the service country: UK apps such as BBC iPlayer only appear when LG Services Country is set to the United Kingdom (under Settings → General → Location or System, depending on the model).
- Turn off Quick Start+ and unplug the TV for a minute. Quick Start+ keeps the TV in a low-power standby, so a full restart can clear app errors.
- As a last resort, Reset to Initial Settings (Settings → General or System) returns the TV to factory settings and removes installed apps.
- Test your broadband speed.
Using IPTV on an LG Smart TV
LG TVs install apps only from LG’s own store (Apps, or LG Content Store on older models), so to watch an IPTV or other streaming service you need a compatible player app that is listed there for your TV. Which players appear depends on the webOS version, model year and the service country the TV is set to. If the app you need is not available, a streaming stick or box on a spare HDMI port is the usual workaround, because those platforms have larger app stores — see our Fire TV Stick guide. Only install apps from the official store, and only use services you have the right to watch. Third-party player apps are made by independent developers and are not affiliated with SmartTVs.
FAQ
Can I sideload apps on an LG TV?
Not normally. LG TVs install apps from the official store only.
Why has an app disappeared from my LG TV?
App makers sometimes drop support for older webOS versions. A streaming stick is the simplest workaround.
See also: smart TV operating systems explained.