Does the 42LB5550 work with RemotApp?
If this unit is a Smart TV, RemotApp controls it over Wi-Fi (webOS 1.0). Basic versions without Wi-Fi can be controlled by infrared from Android phones with an IR blaster.
- ✓Remote over Wi-Fi Yes
- ✓Infrared (Android with IR) Yes
- ✓Send photos and videos Yes
- –Turn on from the phone No
Protocol: LG webOS (SSAP 3000/3001)
What the code 42LB5550 means
TV model codes follow the maker’s naming rules. Reading it piece by piece:
42Screen size in inchesLB5550Series (2014 line) · LED
42LB5550 specifications
Display
| Display diagonal | 106.7 cm (42") |
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| HD type | Full HD |
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| Display technology | LED |
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| Screen shape | Flat |
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| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
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Audio
| Number of speakers | 2 |
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| RMS rated power | 20 W |
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| Audio decoders | Dolby Digital |
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Network
Design
| Product colour | Black |
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| VESA mounting | No |
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| Panel mounting interface | 400 x 400 mm |
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Ports & interfaces
| PC in (D-Sub) | No |
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| DVI port | No |
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| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
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| Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in | 1 |
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| Composite video in | 1 |
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| Digital audio coaxial out | 1 |
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| RS-232 ports | 1 |
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| HDMI ports quantity | 2 |
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Power
| Power consumption (standby) | 0.3 W |
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| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
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| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
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Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
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Weight & dimensions
| Width (with stand) | 959 mm |
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| Depth (with stand) | 218 mm |
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| Height (with stand) | 611 mm |
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| Weight (with stand) | 9.5 kg |
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| Width (without stand) | 959 mm |
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| Depth (without stand) | 56.2 mm |
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| Height (without stand) | 570 mm |
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| Weight (without stand) | 9.2 kg |
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Packaging data
| Package width | 1056 mm |
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| Package depth | 148 mm |
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| Package height | 655 mm |
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| Package weight | 113 kg |
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Other features
| 3D | No |
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| Built-in speaker(s) | Yes |
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Technical data: Open Icecat and the manufacturer. Check the official page before buying; specs can vary by batch and market.
How to control the 42LB5550 with your phone
- Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as the TV. (Not the guest network.)
- Turn the TV on and install RemotApp on your phone.
- Open RemotApp. It finds the TVs on your network by itself; tap your LG TV.
- The TV shows a connection request from RemotApp. Select “Accept”.
- Tap Volume + to test. That’s it: your phone is now the remote.
Full guide for LG TVs, with fixes when it won’t connect
Questions about the 42LB5550
Can I control the LG 42LB5550 with my phone?
If this unit is a Smart TV, RemotApp controls it over Wi-Fi (webOS 1.0). Basic versions without Wi-Fi can be controlled by infrared from Android phones with an IR blaster.
What year is the LG 42LB5550?
The 42LB5550 is part of LG’s 2014 line (LED LB5550).
What operating system does the 42LB5550 use?
The 42LB5550 runs webOS 1.0.
How many HDMI ports does the 42LB5550 have?
The 42LB5550 has 2 HDMI ports.
