Does the 42LB5800 work with RemotApp?
Yes. The 42LB5800 runs webOS 1.0, and RemotApp controls it over Wi-Fi with no setup beyond accepting the connection on the TV once.
- ✓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 42LB5800 means
TV model codes follow the maker’s naming rules. Reading it piece by piece:
42Screen size in inchesLB5800Series (2014 line) · LED
42LB5800 specifications
Display
| Display diagonal | 106.4 cm (41.9") |
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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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| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
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| Supported video modes | 1080i, 1080p, 720p |
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| Motion interpolation technology | MCI (Motion Clarity Index) 120 |
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| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
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Smart TV
| Smart TV | Yes |
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| Internet TV | Yes |
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| Video apps | Netflix, YouTube |
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Audio
| RMS rated power | 20 W |
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| Audio decoders | Dolby Digital |
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Network
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
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| Bluetooth | No |
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| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
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Design
| Product colour | Black, Silver |
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| VESA mounting | Yes |
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| Panel mounting interface | 400 x 400 mm |
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Performance
| Video formats supported | DIVX HD |
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| Audio formats supported | AAC, AC3, EAC3, HE-AAC, MP3, PCM |
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| Image formats supported | JPG, JPS, MPO |
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Ports & interfaces
| Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | Yes |
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| PC in (D-Sub) | No |
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| DVI port | No |
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| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
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| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 3 |
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| Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in | 1 |
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| Composite video in | 1 |
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| Digital audio optical out | 1 |
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| RS-232 ports | 1 |
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| RF ports quantity | 1 |
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| HDMI ports quantity | 3 |
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| Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) | SimpLink |
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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) | 961 mm |
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| Depth (with stand) | 218 mm |
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| Height (with stand) | 610 mm |
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| Weight (with stand) | 9.48 kg |
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| Width (without stand) | 961 mm |
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| Depth (without stand) | 55.6 mm |
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| Height (without stand) | 567 mm |
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| Weight (without stand) | 9.21 kg |
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Packaging data
| Package width | 1054 mm |
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| Package depth | 146 mm |
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| Package height | 645 mm |
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| Package weight | 11.6 kg |
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Packaging content
| Desktop stand | Yes |
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| Remote control included | Yes |
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Other features
| 3D | No |
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| Built-in speaker(s) | Yes |
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| Network streaming services supported | HuluPlus |
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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 42LB5800 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 42LB5800
Can I control the LG 42LB5800 with my phone?
Yes. The 42LB5800 runs webOS 1.0, and RemotApp controls it over Wi-Fi with no setup beyond accepting the connection on the TV once.
What year is the LG 42LB5800?
The 42LB5800 is part of LG’s 2014 line (LED LB5800).
What operating system does the 42LB5800 use?
The 42LB5800 runs webOS 1.0.
How many HDMI ports does the 42LB5800 have?
The 42LB5800 has 3 HDMI ports.
Does the 42LB5800 have Bluetooth?
No
