Smart TV Trouble watching Disney+ on your LG TV? This is what you should know

How to install Disney+ on LG TVs

There is a large percentage of users who have already signed up for Disney+ , some have paid directly and others are taking advantage of the seven free trial days offered by the platform to assess its catalog of series and movies. If at the end of the trial period they are convinced they will subscribe.

Of all the users who have started using it, by supporting the simultaneous playback of up to four devices viewing different content, many do not want to be forced to view their content only on their mobile. That's why they look for ways to do it on other devices. However, we are not always going to be lucky enough to find a native application for our systems. If you have an older TV that doesn't have Smart TV capabilities, you can still use Disney+ and other streaming services using a top box with Android TV, a Chromecast with Google TV, or even an Apple TV with tvOS. If, on the other hand, you do have a smart TV, it is more likely that there is an official Disney+ application for your system.

Disney+ is not available on all LG TVs

LG televisions do offer a native application, but not on all models. Only those using webOS version 3.0 or higher can access Disney+. If your television is recent or you have activated the option to install new updates automatically, you have probably already seen how access to the service appears in the lower bar of apps. If this is not the case, you will only have to go to the LG application store and hit install.

If you have never accessed the LG Content Store before , calm down because it is not complicated at all. You only have to use the search engine and write Disney, the application will appear on the screen and as with any other app from any other store, hit install and that's it. In a matter of seconds you can access all the advantages of the service, and if your television is compatible with 4K UHD and HDR content, you will also enjoy the best possible quality.

More info: disneyplus.com/begin

How to know what version of webOS my LG TV has

LG Smart TVs have been using webOS as a smart platform for years. The problem is that for many users it is not easy to remember which version of the system they are using. So let's see how to know the exact version. Although by shopping dates you can already get an idea.

• webOS 22 was a leap in software for LG TVs. From this year, the system happens to be called the same as the year. Therefore, this version corresponds to LG televisions launched in 2022.
• webOS 6.0 will be released on LG TVs starting in 2021
• webOS 3.5 arrived from the 2017 models
• webOS 3.0 belongs to the range of 2016
• webOS 2.0 to 2015 models
• webOS 1.0 premiered with those of 2014

So, if you bought your television in one of these years, you should already know what version of the system you have. Although it is also true that there are times when ranges from previous years are bought without knowing it. Therefore, from the TV itself is how you can know the version of webOS used .

webOS 1.0

If your Magic Control has this layout or if the Launcher (bottom app bar) has this interface layout, then you are on version 1.0

webOS 2.0

As in the previous one, the command and the home screen with the application bar is what helps to visually know the version.

webOS 3.0

Version 3.0 includes this screen and a command where the highlight is the arrangement of the central buttons and that lower button that instead of the microphone icon includes one for selecting the video source.

webOS 3.5 – webOS 6

Finally, the control of televisions with the latest versions of webOS include a Netflix and Amazon button as the most recognizable elements.

webOS 22

Since the year 2022 , LG televisions have undergone a substantial change in their interface. and also in its version number . From version 6, the Koreans decided to jump to a version number that is linked to the year of the TV. This is so because LG does not allow the system of its televisions to be updated to a version higher than the one that comes from the factory. These versions are fully compatible with Disney+, an app that you can download from the LG Content Store.

The same will happen in later versions of the system. If you have a TV with webOS 22, you already know that LG will not allow you to update it to webOS 23 when this version is released. Therefore, you will lose support for Disney+ the moment webOS 22 becomes obsolete. However, it will be several years before that happens, so you should not worry at the moment. When that happens, you can continue running Disney + using some of the methods that we explain at the end of this post.

Reorder your shortcuts and put Disney+ first

Now that you have the Disney+ application on your LG television with webOS installed, if you are a fan of its entire catalog of series and movies, you will surely want to have much faster access. You are sure that you already know how to do it, because it is very easy and valid for any application or service that you want to have at hand. In the event that this is not the case, we will tell you quickly.

The shortcuts you see in the bottom bar of webOS can be rearranged very easily:

1. With the Magic Remote place the cursor on the button you want to move from site/position
2. Press and hold the select button.
3. Without letting go, you will see that you can now move the cursor and the shortcut will go with you to the position you want to place it
4. Put it first or in the position you want and do the same with the rest of the ones you want to have more accessible
5. Done, now accessing Disney Plus will be much faster

How to watch Disney+ on older LG TVs

Suppose you have come this far and your television, even though it is LG, does not allow you to watch Disney + through a native application. This is because you have a display that either doesn't integrate webOS or does so with an older version that is no longer supported. In that case, the solution, as in many other televisions, is to use a third-party device . And here the good news is that, despite requiring an extra device, you have so many options that you can choose the one that most interests you or convinces you due to price.

Chromecast

There is the basic model and the model with Google TV . The basic depends on a mobile phone or a computer to play the content on the TV. Basically, we will start our Disney+ account on the smartphone and send the content to the TV as long as the Chromecast and the mobile are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

The model with Google TV is somewhat more expensive, but it works like a TV box and integrates Google TV, which is a very modern Android customization for smart TVs. With Chromecast you can not only watch Disney + , but you can also play other platforms, photos, videos from your smartphone and even play video games.

Xiaomi Mi TV Stick

It is one of the cheapest options that exist today. It costs around 35 euros and works with Android TV . You can also cast content exactly the same as on the Chomecast. It connects to the HDMI port on the TV and to a power outlet. If you want more information about this product, you can see this video analysis that we leave you below:

Apple TV

It is a less economical option, but it uncovers a whole world of possibilities and entertainment. In addition to Disney Plus, you'll be able to access Apple's own video streaming service , as well as play video games from Apple Arcade. If you have apple brand devices, it is a great option to rejuvenate your television in case it is no longer possible to enjoy streaming services due to losing compatibility with its native applications.

If you already use Apple devices, such as an iPhone or iPad, Apple TV is a great option to rejuvenate your old LG TV. There are two different models of Apple TV: HD , which outputs video at 1080p resolution, and 4K . In your case, we recommend that you get the model that best suits the resolution of your LG TV panel. However, due to the price difference, it is not a bad idea to buy the 4K model in order to reuse it in the future when we change televisions.

Fire TV Stick

It is Amazon 's media device . There are many different models, but even with the most basic, you will be able to put Disney+ on your old LG TV. Unlike other products, it is compatible with Alexa. Some of these devices are really cheap, being also a great alternative. The cheapest option is the Fire TV Stick Lite, although the standard Fire TV Stick is also very affordable and complete.

In the event that the LG TV you have at home has 4K resolution, in that case, it is recommended that you look at the Fire TV Stick 4K or the Fire TV Stick 4K Max. These two devices are somewhat more expensive than the basic model, but thanks to them, you will be able to watch Disney + at the highest quality that the streaming platform offers.

Nvidia Shield TV

We close these recommendations with the Nvidia streaming device, specifically, the standard model. Its price is quite high, but it is also one of the most complete on the market today. It works with Android TV and promises to give your old TV years of life.

Can't you decide? See our comparison between these devices

During the last months, here we have analyzed several proposals, among which the proposals of Amazon, Xiaomi and Google have stood out for price and performance. In the following video you can learn in detail everything it offers. So you can decide, but the three will more than fulfill this task of watching Disney +, although you will also be able to access a multitude of additional applications and services.

Disney+ and webOS on non-LG TVs

Finally, you should know that LG has licensed its operating system for smart TVs . This means that other brands will be able to make use of webOS to provide intelligence to their future proposals within the Smart TV catalog they have. Therefore, if in the future you acquire one of these screens and it arrives with webOS to have and enjoy Disney+ and other video-on-demand services, you will only have to follow the same steps described at the beginning. That is, if the application or service does not come by default, search the LG app store and download and install it if it is. And now yes, to enjoy a good series or movie of all those available on these platforms.