Renaming your LG Smart TV or its inputs can make your home entertainment system feel more personalized and organized. Whether you want to change the LG TV name for easier identification in your network or you want to label inputs based on the devices connected, the process is simple and straightforward. You can easily change your LG TV name by navigating to the TV Settings or using the LG ThinQ app.
How to Rename LG Smart TV
1. After turning on the LG TV, press the Settings button and choose All Settings.
2. Tap General from the options and choose Devices.
3. Click the option TV Management. You can see the LG TV name under the TV Information section. Then, click the Device Name option.
4. Select the LG TV name and type a new name using the on-screen keyboard. Then, hit Enter to save the new name.
How to Change LG TV Name using the LG ThinQ App
Connecting your LG TV to the LG ThinQ app lets you easily rename it. This method allows you to personalize your TV’s name for easier identification in your home network and smart home integrations. Here’s how:
1. Launch the LG ThinQ app on your smartphone. If you don’t have it, download it from the Play Store or App Store.
2. Make sure your LG TV is powered on and connected to the same WiFi as your phone.
3. In the ThinQ app, tap the + icon or Add Device, and follow the on-screen instructions to pair the app with your TV.
4. Once connected, tap your TV’s name or icon to open the Remote Control Interface within the app.
5. In the remote Interface, tap the three-dotted icon in the top-right corner. From the options menu, choose Product Nickname. This is where you can edit the name of your TV.
6. Enter your desired TV name using the on-screen keyboard. This can be anything you prefer, such as “Living Room TV” or “Bedroom TV.” Once you’ve typed in the new name, tap Done or OK to save the changes.
How to Rename HDMI Inputs on LG Smart TV
Renaming HDMI inputs on your LG TV is a convenient way to personalize and easily identify your connected devices. The process varies slightly depending on your webOS version. Press the Input button on your LG Smart TV remote to open the input settings. Hit the option All Input to view all your connected input sources. Navigate to the input you want to change the name.
Type in a custom name for the input. You can label inputs with the name of the device connected, such as Soundbar, Roku, PC, etc. Now, navigating between devices will be quicker and more intuitive with customized input names.
FAQ
Yes. You can always return to the default name (usually something like LG TV) by following the same steps above.
