Remote control for LG smart TV set. Extension allows to control some WebOS based LG TV models. It uses generic protocol, so can be…

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1.55
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May 8, 2022
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Rating
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Smart LG TV remote control Extension

Remote control for LG smart TV set.

Extension allows to control some WebOS based LG TV models. It uses generic protocol, so can be used with vary of models.

Current version supports: volume change, mute on/off, channels up/down and channels from list selection, TV set poweroff, input selection. User also can run installed on TV apps.
By clicking right mouse key on any link on any page \"Open link on LG TV\" menu option can be used. User can open that link directly on TV browser.
TV can be controlled using keyboard when extension popup or magic control page are open. Arrow keys (cursor keys), volume (gray \"+\"/\"-\"), home (Home), back (alt + left arrow), OK (Enter).

User can do search by channel name as well as mark channel as favorite to have it on the top of channels list.

Experimental \"magic control\" mode now is available (see pop up button with mouse icon). This feature emulates \"magic remote\" functions using PC's mouse.
In magic remote mode, user may enter text from PC keyboard if TV system keyboard enabled and input text box got a focus.

To use this extension, TV should be connected to network and \"LG connected apps\" settings should be enabled.

User shall put TV IP address into extension settings.

Free trial period is 14 days.

Changelog:
1.52..1.54 manifest v3 migration
1.47..1.51 licensing removed, code cleanup
1.47 tv color buttons added
1.42..1.46 licensing issues fixes
1.41 license check added
1.39..1.40 bugfixes
1.38 generated background page now not persistent.
1.37 bugfixes
1.35..1.36, localization support, google analytics.
1.34 channel favorites added
1.33 code cleanup, google analytics script added
1.32 channels search added
1.31 materialize design introduced
1.30 bugfixes, magic control improvements, power icon added
1.28..1.29 magic remote control feature improvements
1.27 UI adjustments.
1.26 experimental \"mouse capture\" and keyboard feature added. See option page.
1.25 open link on TV bug fix
1.23..1.24 options page beautified
1.22 background color settings added
1.21 font size settings added
1.14..1.20 bugfixes
1.12..1.13
- buttons text replaced with images
1.11
- extra \"tabs\" permission removed
1.10
- When popup open, TV can be controlled using keyboard. Arrow keys (cursor keys), volume (gray \"+\"/\"-\"), home (Home), back (alt + left arrow), OK (Enter)
1.6..1.9
- \"Open link on LG TV\" feature added. Using right-click context menu user can open any link directly on TV in one click.
- experimental \"mouse capture\" mode added for magic control emulation. See option page.

1.5
- home/back, navigation buttons added
- small UI improvements.

1.4
- UI improvements and bugfixes
- play/pause/stop/rewind/forward buttons added
- 3D switch added
- current program information now shown
- TV model shown in header instead of IP.

1.2
- application list/runner added
- channel list/runner added
- internal code cleanup

1.1 input list selector added
1.0 initial version
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "__MSG_extension_name__", "short_name": "__MSG_extension_short_name__", "manifest_version": 3, "version": "1.55", "default_locale" : "en", "action": { "default_icon": "resources/icon32.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "minimum_chrome_version": "93", "background": { "service_worker": "js/background.js" }, "icons": { "16": "resources/icon16.png", "48": "resources/icon48.png", "24": "resources/icon24.png", "32": "resources/icon32.png", "128": "resources/icon128.png" }, "permissions": [ "contextMenus", "alarms", "storage" ], "options_ui": {"page": "options.html","open_in_tab": false }, "oauth2": { "client_id": "626232024812-uu6hlecur01me7vrsavnb5e7lh3is5ni.apps.googleusercontent.com", "scopes": [ "https://www.googleapis.com/auth/chromewebstore.readonly" ] }}
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How to download and manually install Smart LG TV remote control extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Smart LG TV remote control extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Smart LG TV remote control extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Smart LG TV remote control extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Smart LG TV remote control extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Smart LG TV remote control extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Smart LG TV remote control Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Smart LG TV remote control extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Smart LG TV remote control extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Smart LG TV remote control extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Smart LG TV remote control extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Smart LG TV remote control extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Smart LG TV remote control extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Smart LG TV remote control extension file

Select and download the Smart LG TV remote control extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Smart LG TV remote control extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Smart LG TV remote control extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Smart LG TV remote control extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Smart LG TV remote control extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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eyal karni (ID: 00000094dc5b88fd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/29/2023 Great app

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methcorp (ID: 0000003a0611667a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/18/2023 No funciona en una TV lg web os 2022

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Orlando Pérez Sousa (ID: 00000078b50434cf) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/11/2023 No logro conectar mi TV LG-50UQ75

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Edgar Pulgarin (ID: 000000921b75e250) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/13/2023 Super, genial, excelente mis felicitaciones

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Mj Mendoza IV (ID: 00000080851a792e) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/05/2023 was not working.