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Question

Remote control

May 7, 2017 2:52PM PDT

Hi my remote control will only turn my LG Smart TV on. It won't do anything else

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Well, that's a goldmine of information.
May 7, 2017 3:03PM PDT

Can you add more details?
Dafydd.
PS. Did you check the batteries in the remote?
Mod edit to include info.

Post was last edited on May 7, 2017 3:05 PM PDT

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Just a few guesses.
May 7, 2017 3:09PM PDT

1. Use new batteries.
2. Some Smart TVs use a dual channel method of IR for some and RF for other controls. These are a little rare but check your manual about pairing the remote.

3. If this is the wrong remote for this set, it could do as you wrote above.

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if it came with your tv
May 7, 2017 3:10PM PDT

then most likely it will only work on your tv. get a universal remote and program it properly

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info
May 15, 2017 1:09PM PDT

what else is needed.