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LG webOS can't find TV

PeaoPeao Member
edited April 2016 in Devices
Hey, I can't connect my LG webOS Tv to Homey via the app.
If i try to pair them I get the popup: "There were no new devices found! You may close this window".
I've got the LG Connect settings enabled. 
My TV: LG 55UB850V-ZD
WebOS Version: 1.4.0-2309(afro-ashley)
Should I create an Issue on GitHub?

Comments

  • PandaPanda Member
    Got the same error.

    TV Model: LG 47LB730V-ZD
    WebOS Version: 1.4.0-2515 (afro-ashley)
  • PeaoPeao Member
    Just created an issue:
    https://github.com/athombv/homey/issues/204
  • DennisBlotenburgDennisBlotenburg Member
    I've the same issue as Peao. Seems it's not yet solved.
  • LaurensOuwerkerkLaurensOuwerkerk Member
    same issue here

  • PandaPanda Member
    WebOS v 1 isn't working. Tested it with Emile but we couldn't get it working.
  • DennisBlotenburgDennisBlotenburg Member
    Any update about this? 
  • michelbliekmichelbliek Member
    Hi,

    Looking for some answers, found this thread.
     "There were no new devices found! You may close this window"
    Affected TV model: LG 49UF695V

  • RickRick Member
    Same problem with LG 47LB670V.
  • phil_sphil_s Member
    any news on this problem? LG55LB701V
  • PandaPanda Member
    The news is that if you have WebOS V1 the current app in the app store isn't going to work.
  • phil_sphil_s Member
    ok, thx
  • mbalik79mbalik79 Member
    @phil_s  I think we have the same TV. @jorden is making an app for this. Maybe we can donate some money for a beer when the app works.

    Take a look at:
    https://forum.athom.com/discussion/1491/could-somebody-create-an-app-from-this-nodejs-lg-remote-files#latest
  • phil_sphil_s Member
    edited May 2016
    @mbalik79  thank you! i realised this thread you mentioned. but i wasn't sure if it is for our problem.

    so yes i will spend some money for one or two beers when he will have a paypal donate button.  :) 
  • pkaakpkaak Member
    I get directly the message that Homey cannot find my LG 55 UH850V when I search for new devices.
    The TV has been enabled for the LG connected apps. Mobile TV is also on.

    Software version 4.30.65
  • JesperJesper Member
    edited February 2017
    I also have problems with my OLED55E6V.
    See:https://github.com/athombv/homey/issues/1263
  • undergroundunderground Member
    Forget about this app. It is not working and should be removed from the app list (see comments on the app page, including mine).
    This app is only for window dressing to let people think the homey can control your LG Web OS TV, but in fact it is not capable to do this. I have Web OS 4.05.??
  • FloodnlFloodnl Member
    underground said:
    Forget about this app. It is not working and should be removed from the app list (see comments on the app page, including mine).
    This app is only for window dressing to let people think the homey can control your LG Web OS TV, but in fact it is not capable to do this. I have Web OS 4.05.??
    Great then i now know i need a Samsung or a sony Bravia tv :)  thanks for warning us
  • jordenjorden Member
    Sony Bravia AndroidTV works well, both as a standalone and controlled with the Homey app.
  • stamplusstamplus Member
    My LG WebOS TV (also a 55UB850V) needs to be connected to WiFi to let it be controlled externally.
    When it's conneted by cable, it can't.

    For the apps on the TV itself, it doesn't matter if its connected through WiFi or LAN-cable, but for controlling it externally it does matter..
  • undergroundunderground Member
    stamplus said:
    My LG WebOS TV (also a 55UB850V) needs to be connected to WiFi to let it be controlled externally.
    When it's conneted by cable, it can't.

    For the apps on the TV itself, it doesn't matter if its connected through WiFi or LAN-cable, but for controlling it externally it does matter..
    I have the wifi router in bridge mode and the TV connected by cable. It is one big network. Can you explain why the TV  still needs to use Wifi in order to be used by the homey? Screenshare is working great (PC=wifi and TV=cable).

    On an earlier version of this (crappy) app I was able to connect, but got the error 'incompatible capabilities'. With the latest version I wasn't able to connect.

    It just doesn't work and again, this app should be removed from the app store. Right now it is misleading the users.
  • FloodnlFloodnl Member

    for the offline issue i found a sollution (atleast for my TV: LG oled65b6v)
    This occurs when the TV is turned off, and i do not understand why the following option works but:

    • Go to the settings menu of the TV (all settings) --> Go to 'Network' --> Go to 'LG Connect App' --> Turn it on.

    I was checking the app out on the TV and noticed i didn't had this option on.

    Turning this option on, the TV stayed paired for 2 weeks and ongoing now for me.
    And i have no idea why this option would do so but it's the only option i'd tinkered with that has remotely something to do with the network. And the phone has been rebooted it might be so that the app perhaps keeps the connection open?

    i hope this also works for you but ofcourse i cannot guarantee anything.
    Below i found a way to turn the TV on they also have a leaving connection open option in their server added for the TV if my workaround doesn't solve it this might: Danovadia/lgtv-http-server@f4bbe58

    (full project in the box below)

    An 'on' option for LG TV's?

    an 'On' option is found by an community to turn the TV on

    Description: After installing run npm start and check out http://localhost:3000 for examples, or check the docs for HTTP requests. Can easily serve as a service for any kind of home automation (host on a Rasberry Pi).

    source: https://github.com/Danovadia/lgtv-http-server

    i have this running and it works like a charm using the website, i don't think it's much different then the homey app it's even on github.

    PS offtopic i haven't visited the forum on PC for a while (mobile) but wow GJ guys looks way better.

  • jordenjorden Member
    Actually bought a LG OLED65B6V myself as well a few days ago. Connected it to Homey without a problem using the Athom app. I already had adjusted the settings to connect it to the smartphone app.

    My own app didn't work but that probably only works on older versions.

  • oliveolive Member
    I have a LG OLED G7 and i have problem with this app sometimes shows me the desktop app the tv is offline, see screenshot. The LG webOs needs an update, i hope soon!
  • jjtbsomhorstjjtbsomhorst Member
    edited December 2017
    For some reason our 55c7 doesn't want to pair anymore. Software 3.60.09 and app version 2.0.1. 

    After reconnect the TV on WiFi it seems to be working again.. 
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