No company offers universal remotes that fit all TVs. However, LG remotes are highly backward compatible. For example, the newest LG Magic Remote is designed to function across a range of TV lineups spanning from 2019 to 2023. The situation is less favorable for standard LG remotes. They lack backward compatibility and can only be used with TVs manufactured in the same year as the remote or within a specific TV lineup.
To determine the compatibility between remotes and TVs, you have two options. You can refer to the table provided below, or you can visit the official LG website and check the compatibility details for a specific remote.
Can you use any LG Remote with LG TV?
The short answer is NO. The compatibility of LG remotes with your TV depends on the type of remote and the specific model of your LG TV. Although LG has a more innovative Magic Remote that offers greater compatibility, not all LG remotes are universally interchangeable with every LG TV.
- Magic Remote: The Magic Remote is versatile and can work with a variety of smart TVs from most years of LG. It utilizes features such as cursor navigation, voice commands, and gestures to enhance the user experience. However, it is important to note that even with the Magic Remote, compatibility may not extend to all LG TVs, especially older models.
- Standard Remote: LG’s standard remotes are typically designed for specific TV models. They offer basic functions like power, volume control, and channel switching. The compatibility of these remotes is limited to the models they are designed for.
- Third-Party Remotes: In some cases, third-party remotes may offer compatibility with LG TVs. These alternatives might provide basic control features, but their compatibility may also vary.
LG Magic Remote compatibility
LG Magic Remotes have seen significant advancements in compatibility, especially in the period from 2019 to 2023. Understanding how these remotes work with various LG TV models is essential for a hassle-free entertainment experience.
2019-2023 Magic Remotes compatibility
Magic Remotes released between 2019 and 2023 are designed with wide-ranging compatibility. Not only do they work seamlessly with LG TVs from the same year, but they also exhibit backward compatibility. This means that a remote from a specific year is also compatible with TVs from previous years. For example, a 2021 remote is compatible not only with 2021 TVs but also with those from 2020 and 2019. Similarly, the 2022 remote can work with TVs from 2021, 2020, and 2019. These remotes offer a versatile and convenient solution for controlling newer LG TV models.
2011-2018 Magic Remotes compatibility
Magic Remotes produced from 2011 to 2018 follow a different compatibility pattern. These remotes are generally limited to working with TVs released in their corresponding years. As a result, an older remote from 2015 is unlikely to work with a TV that came out in 2014. These remotes are designed to cater to the technology available during their specific release years.
Here’s a complete list of compatibility of Magic Remotes and TVs
Magic Remote
| Model remote | Type | Year | Compatible LG TV models |
|---|---|---|---|
| AN-MR22** | LG smart TV remote (Magic Remote) | 2022 | 2022: OLED A2, B2, G2, C2, Z2, R2; QNED (QNED***Q*)80, 85,90, 91, 95, 97, 99; Series Nano (Nano***Q*) 75, 80, 81, 85, 86, 88, 90, 91, 96, 99; UQ70**, UQ71** (only in some countries) UQ75**, , UQ8***, UQ9*** 2021: OLED A1, B1, G1, C1, Z1, R1; QNED 90, 91,95, 97, 99; Series Nano (Nano***P*) 75, 80, 81, 85, 86, 88, 90, 91, 96, 99; UP70**, UP71** (only in some countries) UP75**, UP76**, UP8***, UP9*** 2020: CX, BX, GX, WX, ZX, Series Nano all models Nano 80, 81, 86, 90, 91, 95, 99, UN70**, UN71** (only in some countries), UN8***, UN9*** 2019: W9/E9/C9/B9/SM9/SM8; UM7/LM6/LM5* (if there is bluetooth on the TV) |
| AN-MR21** | LG smart TV remote (Magic Remote) | 2021 | 2021: OLED A1, B1, G1, C1, Z1, R1; QNED 90, 91,95, 97, 99; Series Nano (Nano***P*) 75, 80, 81, 85, 86, 88, 90, 91, 96, 99; UP70**, UP71** (only in some countries) UP75**, UP76**, UP8***, UP9*** 2020: CX, BX, GX, WX, ZX, Series Nano all models Nano 80, 81, 86, 90, 91, 95, 99, UN70**, UN71** (only in some countries), UN8***, UN9*** 2019: W9/E9/C9/B9/SM9/SM8; UM7/LM6/LM5* (if there is bluetooth on the TV) |
| PM21N, PM21* | LG smart TV remote (Magic Remote LG SIGNATURE) | 2021 | 2021:Z1, R1 |
| AN-MR20GA AN- MR20BA AN-MR20** | LG smart TV remote (Magic Remote) | 2020 | 2020: CX, BX, GX, WX, ZX, Series Nano all models Nano 80, 81, 86, 90, 91, 95, 99, UN70**, UN71** (only in some countries), UN8***, UN9*** 2019: W9/E9/C9/B9/SM9/SM8; UM7/LM6/LM5* (if there is bluetooth on the TV) 2018-2017: W8/G8/E8/C8/B8/A8/SK9/SK8/SK7/UK9/UK8/UK7; W7/G7/E7/C7/B7/SJ9/SJ8/SJ7/UJ9/UJ8/UJ7; UK6/LK6/LK5/UJ6/LJ6/LJ5 (if there is bluetooth on the TV) |
| AN-MR19BA | LG smart TV remote (Magic Remote) | 2019 | 2019:OLED W9, E9, C9, B9 NanoCell Models: SM99, SM95, SM90, SM86, SM81 4K UHD Models : UM80, UM75, UM74, UM73, UM71, UM6970 2018TVs /2017TVs - W8/G8/E8/C8/B8/A8/SK9*/SK8*/SK7*/UK9*/UK8*/UK7* - W7/G7/E7/C7/B7/SJ9*/SJ8*/SJ7*/UJ9*/UJ8*/UJ7* - UK6*/LK6*/LK5*/UJ6*/LJ6*/LJ5* (Please verify whether the TV Bluetooth) |
| AN-MR18BA | LG smart TV remote (Magic Remote) | 2018 | OLED: W8, E8, C8, B8, SK9500 NanoCell Models: SK9000, SK8070, SK8000 4K UHD Models: UK7700, UK6570, UK6500, UK6300 |
| AN-MR650A | LG smart TV remote (Magic Remote) | 2017 | UJ7700, SJ8000, SJ8500, SJ850A, SJ9500, SJ8570, SJ857A OLED: B7, C7 |
| AN-MR650 | LG smart TV remote (Magic Remote) | 2016 | UH655x, UH650x, UH635x, UH633x, UH630x, UH950x, UH850x, UH770x, G6, E6, C6, B6 |
| AN-MR600 | LG smart TV remote (Magic Remote) | 2015 | UF77x, UF85x, UF95x, UG87x, EF98С…, EG96С…, EF95С…, EG92С…, UF94С…, UF86С…, UF83С…, UF69С…, UF68С…, LF65С…, LF64С…, LF63С… |
| AN-MR500 | LG smart TV remote (Magic Remote) | 2014 | LB63xx, LB65xx, LB67xx, LB68xx, LB69xx, LB72xx, LB73xx, LB86xx, LB87xx |
| AN-MR400P | LG smart TV remote (Magic Remote) | 2013 | Europe - LM860V, LM960V USВ -В EA9800, LA9700, LA9650, LM9600, LA8600 |
| AN-MR400G | LG smart TV remote (Magic Remote) | 2013 | Europe - LA667V, LA667V, LA710V, LN655V, 27MT93V, PH670V, PH672V. US - LA6950, LA6900, LA6205, LA6200, LN6150, LN5750, LN5700, LN5790, LN5710, LN5600, PH6700, PN5700 |
| AKB73757502 | LG smart TV remote (Magic Remote) | 2013 | LA9700, LA9700, LA9650, LA9650 |
| AN-MR300 | LG smart TV remote (Magic Remote) | 2012 | TM2792S, LM660S, LM660T, LM660T, LM670S, LM670T, LM760T, LM761S, LM761T, PM690S, PM970S, PM970T, LS5700 |
| AN-MR200 | Magic Motion Remote | 2011 | LV3700, LV5400, LW5700, LK530, LK550 |
LG Standard Remote compatibility
Indeed, regular LG remotes differ in compatibility from Magic remotes. Unlike Magic remotes, which are often backward compatible, regular LG remotes do not provide compatibility with TVs from previous years. This means that a remote designed for a TV from a certain year of manufacture may not work with TVs from other years.
Moreover, even within the same year, different LG TV lines with different remotes. For example, in 2017, different TV models used their own unique remotes.
As a result, when choosing a replacement remote or searching for remote compatibility, it is very important to match the remote to the specific model and year of the LG TV.
Here is more info about LG Standard remotes and their compatibility.
Standard Remote
| Model remote | Type | Year | Compatible LG TV models |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGF78663101 | Full Function Standard TV | 2017 | OLED65W7 |
| AGF76631064 | Full Function Standard TV | 2017 | LJ550B, LJ550M, LJ5500, UJ6300, UJ6500, UJ6300A, UJ6540, UJ6050, UJ6470 UJ657A |
| AKB75095307 | Full Function Standard TV | 2017 | LJ550B, LJ550M, LJ5500, UJ6300, UJ6500, UJ6300A, UJ6540, UJ6050, UJ6470 UJ657A |
| AGF78700101 | Full Function Standard TV | 2017 | 4K: UJ7700, SJ8000, SJ8500, SJ850A, SJ9500, SJ8570, SJ857A |
| OLED:B7, C7 | |||
| AKB75056102 | Full Function Standard TV | 2017 | OLED65W7 |
| OLED77W7 | |||
| AKB75056302 | Full Function Standard TV | 2017 | OLED77G7 |
| AKB75056402 | Full Function Standard TV | 2017 | OLED77G7 |
| OLED65G7 | |||
| AKB75455602 | Full Function Standard TV Remote Control Replacement For AN-MR500, AN-MR600, AN-MR650 | 2014-2016 | All model 2014-2016 |
You can find more info about LG Remotes compatibility in our article: LG Magic Remote compatibility list 2011-2023 year.
How to find remote compatibility on LG’s website?
You can find remote compatibility directly on the LG official website. Here you can choose any of the remotes and see the descriptions on the website to see which models it’s compatible with.
Let’s take a closer look at how this can be done.
- Go to the LG official website and click on the Search icon in the upper right corner.
- Input the remote control name and hit the Enter key.
- From the list, select a remote control you are interested in.
- Scroll down to the ALL SPECS tab.
- There you should see “Compatible LG TV Models” and the list.
However, I’ve noticed that LG’s website only provides information about TVs manufactured in the same year as the remote control rather than offering a complete list of compatible TVs. Consequently, relying on our table to identify the appropriate remote control for your TV would be more accurate.
Can I use third-party remote controls for LG TVs?
Yes, you can use a non-LG remote control with your LG TV. Using remote controls from brands other than LG might not offer complete compatibility with all the functions and features of your LG TV. Fundamental operations like adjusting volume and changing channels might function, but more advanced features such as smart TV capabilities, voice commands, and specialized buttons might not be available.
LG provides the ThinQ App, an app that can transform your Smartphone into a remote control. This app proves to be convenient for managing your TV and can effectively substitute the original remote control. Here is ThinQ App for iPhone, and here is ThinQ App for Android.
