How does the LG Magic Remote work? - Coolblue (2024)

When you press this button, the channel guide will appear. You can scroll through a list of all the channels that you can watch. If you press this button and hold it for more than 1 second, a list with all the channels and programs you've saved will appear.

If you press the 0 button for more than 1 second, you open a list of numbers on the screen. Then, you can assign a TV channel or app to each number. If you then press a number button for more than 3 seconds, you'll go directly to your favorite channel or app. If you press and hold the 9 for longer than a second, the menu will appear.

Press this button and you'll get access to a small menu that displays more function of the remote. If you press and hold this button, you can switch on audio description (AD/SAP). If you want to switch this off again, you can press and hold the same button for more than a second.

With these buttons, you can adjust the volume of the TV. Turn the volume up with the plus and down with the minus.

This turns the sound on or off. If you hold the button for more than 1 second, you open the accessibility menu. You can set the subtitle options via this menu, among other things.

You can switch channels with this.

This button opens the home screen. In this screen, you can easily switch between your settings, connected sources, smart functions, and TV channels. If you press the button for more than 1 second, you'll open a list of your most recently opened apps and sources.

You can use a voice command to search for a website or video. You do this by speaking the search term loud and clear while holding down the button. Hold the top of the remote as close to your mouth as possible. Note: this function only works when the TV is connected to the internet.

With this button, you can select different connected playback sources. You can easily switch between 2 HDMI devices, such as your digital decoder and game console, for example. If you press the button for more than 1 second, you open a list of all sources.

This button takes you back to the previous menu. Press the button for more than 1 second to close all open menus.

Turn the wheel up or down to scroll quickly through a list of programs or functions. The OK button is in the center of the wheel. This selects an option. Are you watching a video on the smart platform of the TV? You can pause it by pressing the wheel.

When you press this button, you'll see a list with the most important settings on the screen. This way, you can quickly adjust the image or sound reproduction, for example.

With the colored buttons, you can choose between different options. What these options are differs per menu. If you can use these buttons, this is indicated in the menu on the screen.

Press and hold this button for longer than a second to start a recording. This only works if your TV provider allows you to record and you connect an external storage device to the TV.

With these buttons, you can start one of the streaming services like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video right away. You won't have to go to the menu first.