How To Add Lg Tv To Google Home

Okay, let's be honest. We've all been there. Staring blankly at our LG TV, then back at our phone, then back at the TV again. The mission? Get these two digital pals to play nice with Google Home.

It's like trying to introduce your cat to a vacuum cleaner. Suspicion, a little hissing, and maybe some frantic running involved.

First Things First: The Account Shuffle

You’ll need an LG account. And a Google account, obviously. Make sure they're not accidentally linked to your grandma’s email or something. Speaking from personal experience, that gets awkward fast.

Now, head over to the LG Content Store on your TV. It's probably hiding somewhere on that home screen. Think of it as the online mall for your TV.

Look for the "ThinQ" app. Yeah, I know. The name sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie. Just download it. Trust me.

Logging In: The Password Game

Open ThinQ. Now, log in. This is where you remember you forgot your password. Again. It's always the password. Isn't it?

Resetting passwords is basically a modern-day Olympic sport. We should get medals for it.

Once you're finally logged in, breathe. You’ve cleared the first hurdle.

Google Home Time: The App Adventure

Grab your phone and open the Google Home app. It's that little house icon you probably ignore most of the time.

Tap the plus (+) button. You're adding a device, remember? It’s kind of like adopting a digital pet, except this one lets you watch Netflix.

Select "Set up device." Then, choose "Works with Google." This is where the magic (hopefully) happens.

Searching for LG: The Digital Hide-and-Seek

You’ll get a massive list of brands. Scroll, scroll, scroll… There it is! LG.

Tap it. It will ask you to link your LG account. Remember that one you just wrestled with? Yeah, that one.

Follow the prompts. You might have to jump back and forth between your phone and your TV a few times. It's a digital dance-off.

The Moment of Truth: Voice Control!

If all goes well, your LG TV should now appear in your Google Home app. You can rename it something cool, like "The Motherboard" or "Screenzilla."

Now, the fun part. Try saying, "Hey Google, turn on The Motherboard!"

If your TV obeys, congratulations! You've successfully added your LG TV to Google Home. If it doesn't... well, maybe try turning it off and on again. You know, the classic tech fix.

Unpopular Opinion: Is it Worth it?

Here's where my controversial opinion comes in. Sometimes, I wonder if it's all worth it. I mean, is shouting at your TV really that much easier than just grabbing the remote?

Don’t get me wrong, it's fun to show off to guests. But, let’s be real, most of the time I still end up using the remote. Old habits die hard, I guess.

Maybe the future is voice-controlled everything. Or maybe, I’ll just stick to the remote and save my voice for singing in the shower. What do you think?