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@mkjn72 Many owners posting on here seem to think they are posting to an LG owned facility or site forum. Please be aware that this Forum is ONLY an LG TV Owners and enthusiasts peer-to-peer help forum to exchange ideas and experiences, and advice and possible workarounds by other like-minded enthusiasts. This forum has NO business link or influence over LG, or their product capabilities (or lack of), and does NOT provide any lobbying capability to get things fixed. Your best action for you (and ALL other posters on this thread) is to all contact LG Support DIRECTLY in your country of use, and register your complaint there, so that they can more accurately gauge the affect of the lack of functionality.

@Gee Kern If you have a laptop or iPad, try setting up your Netflix account on that first, as once you have an active "profile", the TV should be OK with it. Do all your other APPS that need Internet (Network) connectivity work OK?

@Derekc Try this:: open the general Settings menu, or open the Quick Settings menu and then navigate to the Advanced Settings icon at the bottom of the menu. On some remotes, you might need to press the SETTINGS button for 5 seconds. On some models Simplink can be seen in the "General" section under settings. If turning off Simplink does not rectify the issue, try turning off the "QuickStart+" setting, then unplug the TV from power for 5 minutes, then test your issue again. There have been reports of "odd" issues with the Quick Start active on some models.

@Flying Frenchman Thanks for taking the time to document your interesting issue. I am glad you got it fixed. However, I would be very interested in knowing what the Netgear router model is, and what Setting screen he accessed to fix it. Most routers will have the firewall section set to block ONLY incoming request into you local home network LAN (to prevent hackers doing port scanning to find any open ports to connect to), and the default OUTBOUND rule would normally to allow all, as it is obviously legitimate to have your home network devices initiate a session, on port 80 or 443 at least, to any valid site, that can be found by a DNS service. Maybe a block rule got added by some other TECH person, and they got it wrong? Some users find that setting the DNS setting on the TV Network settings to the 8.8.8.8 (public Google DNS service) will often fix odd issues. Netgear basic info here: https://kb.netgear.com/8219/How-to-setup-Inbound-Outbound-firewall-rules-on-NETGEAR-Modem-router-gateways

@Derekc You do not describe exactly what the issue is, BUT the HDMI-CEC (called "Simplink" in the LG TV), can cause odd issues, and you can turn it off for some, or all of the HDMI ports (depending on the model). You would of course lose any "auto-power-on or off" functionality for the TV/AMP pair (as I am suggesting you try the ARC port first). Another thing that can cause odd HDMI functionality failures, is low spec cables, so try to find which device, when connected one at a time, might be causing the issue when re-connecting, then check the cable has the actual spec printed on the cable jacket (1.4B, 2.0 etc) and should also state if 4K compatible. I tried to use an old unknown one for one of my devices on my 4K TV a while back, and it caused all sorts of odd flickering and sound drop-out issues on the TV until I changed it. Try to ensure the cables are all the same spec (ideally all 2.0).

@Lorie Edwards I assume that this is NOT a regular FTA (Live TV) programme, but an extra APP that you added to your APP list from the LG Store (or was there in the default apps set with your region/country TV distribution). Or possibly a related On Demand service channel APP? If either of the above, then it is most likely a bug in the app, that occurs during the transition between the AD (commercial) insertion, and its transition back to the main programme. I have seen this in a couple of "apps" in my country. If the start of the app shows "update available" at any point, then select "update". If not, then report this problem directly to LG support in your country (as this is only a peer-to-peer advice forum, it is NOT the LG manufacturers forum).

@jgarcia So, you are quoting from another user - does this mean that you have the same TV model, and that does not have Disney Hotstar in the LG Store? Are you also mistakenly thinking that this forum belongs to LG? Many owners posting on here seem to think they are posting to an LG owned facility or site forum. Please be aware that this Forum is ONLY an LG TV Owners and enthusiasts peer-to-peer help forum to exchange ideas and experiences, and advice and possible workarounds by other like-minded enthusiasts. This forum has NO business link or influence over LG, or their product capabilities (or lack of), and does NOT provide any lobbying capability to get things fixed. Your best action for you (and ALL other posters on this thread) is to all contact LG Support DIRECTLY in your country of use, and register your complaint there, so that they can more accurately gauge the affect of the lack of functionality, or APP availability on your specific model.

@Victor Tey Many owners posting on here seem to think they are posting to an LG owned facility or site forum. Please be aware that this Forum is ONLY an LG TV Owners and enthuiasts peer-to-peer help forum to exchange ideas and experiences, and advice and possible workarounds by other like-minded enthusiasts. This forum has NO business link or influence over LG, or their product capabilities (or lack of), and does NOT provide any lobbying capability to get things fixed. Your best action for you (and ALL other posters on this thread) is to all contact LG Support DIRECTLY in your country of use, and register your complaint there, so that they can more accurately gauge the affect of the lack of functionality.

@drapec The "05.30.10" is the firmware version, and NOT the internal WebOS version - that should show up in the "About TV" in settings somewhere. Have a look at this in case it is relevant: http://kr.eguide.lgappstv.com/manual/w19/atsc/Contents/share/homeconnect_k_u_b/enga/w45__share__homeconnect_k_u_b__enga.html

@Absenm OK, it is clearer to me now: AT&T U-verse was with the box, but has now stopped, and been replaced with the AT&T TV as an on-demand APP, but you have not yet got the APP on the LG TV, correct? You might get more mileage out of contacting AT&T to ask when the TV app will be rolled out to LG TV's and when. I suspect it will be to the newer flagship ones first, but they should be in a position to tell you.

@Hridaynath Please post what TV model this is, and how old it is. Also, please post what happens, does the app start, and if so what error or problem occurs?

@Absenm So, you are running the AT&T service via an external box, fed via your home internet, then to the TV via an HDMI cable from that box, yes? If that is correct, then what has it got to do with the LG TV or the WebOS? It does rather sound like you need to reach out to AT&T with the issue.

@Absenm I assume you are asking about OTA (Over-the-Air) regular Live TV from your antenna, and NOT a cable TV provision? If so, this will vary from country to country, and then area within that country, for large countries like USA, Australia etc. It would be useful to know what LG model you are asking about, what country and area you are using it in, and if the TV was ever initally used in another area or country, as these are set for the country initially used in, as delivered to the dealer. No-one other than LG software developers can "see" inside the firmware, to glean the internal infomation about CDN servers used for On Demand stuff, or what "lists" are there for triggers to country codes usage and providers. If you can give examples of the incorrect Broadcast Providers Information you are seeing, others on here MAY have experience of this, and be able to offer more help. Otherwise, try raising your concerns with LG directly, in your country, giving them as much detail as possible to work with.

@Rahulk5380 I spotted this on YouTube, but he states that it not work on all LG TV's. You do not state what model, or when you purchased it, so I am not sure if this even covers your model. Give it a go anyway, as it seems you have nothing to lose, and it cannot get any worse. No guarrantees offered of course, do this at your own risk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6TnPnP5vbk

@montycs You are not alone in thinking that because of the site name used here, that it is an arm of LG. Sorry to dissappoint you, but this is ONLY a peer-to-peer help/advice forum for enhusiasts who own and use LG TV's, concentrating on the LG WebOS functionality, update issues, usage issues, possible bug workarounds etc. This site has NO input into LG itself, and NO business conection, and NO lobbying or support request capability. So, THAT is why there is silence, THIS IS NOT LG - you had best contact your local LG support in your country, and see if you can get any response from your questions on this matter. Apologies though, if I have mis-interpreted your post, and you are just venting on here about LG.

@Noelz No, you will not be able to do that, a smart TV (LG ones anyway) do not have an interface to accept text from external keyboards. It does NOT have PC/Tablet like capabilities. If you need it to create website accounts, then it is often easier to create the account and user details on a laptop/PC first, then once done, you only need the username/login pair ONE TIME via the soft-keyboard method for first-time login, as most app accounts (and some browser accounts) remember those details.

@Ken Gendron It is well known that LG (and other manufacturers) rarely make updates to the in-built browsers in older TV models. The problem is that they cannot update them to cover modern technology, when that technology has FAR surpassed the fixed harware in the TV (chip-sets, memory, CPU power etc), especially in an item that is over 5 years old. What functions or web-sites do you need to use on the TV, that you cannot use properly with a Laptop or PC, or iPAD?

@mvrvma2 Please review this Telenet user notice, it may be very relevant to your issue: https://press.telenet.be/telenet-to-replace-oldest-decoders-by-newer-devices#

@catraveler I doubt that LG will provide a fully fledged browser with a password manager, like the excellent Firefox has. And you can forget about "trying to add one" - smart TV's are very locked down, and NOTHING like PC's are, since APP's have to be tested by LG to be proven to be suitable with the specific TV model capabilities (fixed by the hardware chip-sets) and fixed memory boundaries, API calls to the WebOS etc. So, if it is NOT in the LG STORE in your country, for your TV, then you cannot add anything else outside of that "walled garden". You might want to wait for the LG G1: "That may be worth it for the sequel to last year’s best TV, although you’ll have to be okay with the fact that this [the C1] is no longer being touted as LG’s hands-down best for 2021. The new LG G1 series – with its luminance-enhanced OLED evo display technology – is out to claim the crown. Either way, it will be best to check with your local country LG Support for availability, or one of your local TV dealers, they might know.

@Claudio Billa The UK has an exclusive SKY box service, but other external things might get you the streaming you need in other countries. I did NOT see Miracast, or Amazon Fire Stick mentioned though, for connecting to your TV. See: https://www.whathifi.com/au/advice/f1-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-2021-formula-1-in-4k-f1-season-pass "F1 TV Pro is available through the F1 TV website, iOS/Android apps, Roku TV and other mobile devices. Later in the year, it will be upgraded with cast support for both Google Chromecast and Apple AirPlay 2. F1 also plans to up the streaming quality to 1080p at 50fps."

@neisman I missed the part where you said the on your oled55bxpua TV, you already selected Bluetooth + Internal speakers, but that fails to work. That sounds like a bug. Have you ensured that your TV has the latest firmware, just released on 17th March, as 03.21.80 ? If not done via OTA, you can download it on a PC and put it on a USB stick. LG often fix other minor things, but only document the major issues fixed, so you might get lucky. See here to get the update and instructions: https://www.lg.com/ca_en/support/product/lg-OLED55BXPUA

@neisman You might want to review this site below, and if their adaptor is available in your country (if needed), and/or a usable alternative to connecting up if it looks like a viable solution. I have seen it on AMAZON for various countries I think. https://avantree.com/au/blog/how-to-connect-wireless-headphones-to-lg-tv.html

@mvrvma2 I have never used a Telnet PCMCIA card, so cannot comment on the capabilities of those, and the ability to detect channels. Were BOTH TV's sourced from Belgium, and set up for use in Belgium? Are BOTH PMCIA cards the same type and part number/revision, and purchased to support your country channels? I have seen on here, a few posts where channel detection was different between TV's in the same house, and at least one of those posts the user was trying to use one of those internal "amplified room antennas" that NEVER perform how they say they will perform, and others had old and weak roof antennas (that either had old and oxidised elements and connections, or were not a "wide range" frequency design, to pick up newer channel frequency assignments). Owners often forget that the antenna is the most important "signal receiving element" in the whole "setup", and they spend thousands on a new TV, forgetting about that thing on the roof that goes on forever... ☺️ TIP: the antenna will need to have a good GAIN figure, and a low-loss cable feeding you room antenna sockets, to share between 2 TV's. It is worth checking that your antenna coax wall sockets have good connections/wiring inside the back of BOTH of them, and coax cables to the TV's have good terminations at both ends. It is VERY IMPORTANT to ensure that if the coax plugs have been "user installed", that the outer braid copper wires are NOT shorting to the centre conductor (a very common issue), and that the solid copper centre conductor has a proper connection inside the hollow centre contact. I usually solder them carefully, running a little solder into the tube, to ensure there is no contact oxidation and contact resistance. Of course, if they are pre-moulded ends, then forget that as an issue (unless they are low quality cables).

@Venubr I very much doubt it, but you could ask LG India directly. This is ONLY a peer-to-peer help enthusiasts forum, for thw WebOS, it has NO connection or input into LG support. Try to get a set-top-box or PVR if you really need that.

@MinakshiSamvedi Check that the TV is connected to the same WiFi band (2.4GHz or 5GHz) as the Home Hub, and then see if the hub can see the TV.