Does the 43LJ5000 work with RemotApp?
If this unit is a Smart TV, RemotApp controls it over Wi-Fi (webOS 3.5). 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 Yes
Protocol: LG webOS (SSAP 3000/3001)
What the code 43LJ5000 means
TV model codes follow the maker’s naming rules. Reading it piece by piece:
43Screen size in inchesLJ5000Series (2017 line) · LED
43LJ5000 specifications
Display
| Display diagonal | 108 cm (42.5") |
|---|---|
| HD type | Full HD |
| Display technology | LED |
| Screen shape | Flat |
| Supported graphics resolutions | 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1280 x 960, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080) |
| Native refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Audio
| Number of speakers | 1 |
|---|---|
| RMS rated power | 10 W |
Design
| Product colour | Black |
|---|---|
| VESA mounting | Yes |
| Panel mounting interface | 200 x 100 mm |
Ports & interfaces
| PC in (D-Sub) | No |
|---|---|
| DVI port | No |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in | 1 |
| Composite video in | 1 |
| RF ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 2 |
Power
| Power consumption (standby) | 0.5 W |
|---|---|
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Weight & dimensions
| Width (with stand) | 970.2 mm |
|---|---|
| Depth (with stand) | 218.4 mm |
| Height (with stand) | 624.8 mm |
| Weight (with stand) | 8.39 kg |
| Width (without stand) | 970.2 mm |
| Depth (without stand) | 78.7 mm |
| Height (without stand) | 568.9 mm |
| Weight (without stand) | 8.3 kg |
Other features
| 3D | No |
|---|---|
| Built-in speaker(s) | Yes |
Technical data: Open Icecat and the manufacturer. Check the official page before buying; specs can vary by batch and market.
How to control the 43LJ5000 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
Turning the 43LJ5000 on without the remote
Turn on “Mobile TV On” (or “Turn on via Wi-Fi”), usually under Settings › General › Devices. The TV then accepts a wake-up signal from your phone while in standby.
Questions about the 43LJ5000
Can I control the LG 43LJ5000 with my phone?
If this unit is a Smart TV, RemotApp controls it over Wi-Fi (webOS 3.5). Basic versions without Wi-Fi can be controlled by infrared from Android phones with an IR blaster.
What year is the LG 43LJ5000?
The 43LJ5000 is part of LG’s 2017 line (LED LJ5000).
What operating system does the 43LJ5000 use?
The 43LJ5000 runs webOS 3.5.
How many HDMI ports does the 43LJ5000 have?
The 43LJ5000 has 2 HDMI ports.
Turning the 43LJ5000 on without the remote
Turn on “Mobile TV On” (or “Turn on via Wi-Fi”), usually under Settings › General › Devices. The TV then accepts a wake-up signal from your phone while in standby.