Does the 49LF5500 work with RemotApp?
If this unit is a Smart TV, RemotApp controls it over Wi-Fi (webOS 2.0). 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 49LF5500 means
TV model codes follow the maker’s naming rules. Reading it piece by piece:
49Screen size in inchesLF5500Series (2015 line) · LED
49LF5500 specifications
Display
| Display diagonal | 123.2 cm (48.5") |
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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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| Screen format adjustments | 16:9 |
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| Supported video modes | 1080i, 1080p |
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| Supported graphics resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080) |
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| Native refresh rate | 60 Hz |
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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 | 10 W |
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| Audio decoders | Dolby Digital |
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Network
Design
| Product colour | Black |
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| VESA mounting | Yes |
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| Panel mounting interface | 400 x 400 mm |
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| On/off switch | Yes |
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Performance
| Audio formats supported | MP3 |
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| Image formats supported | JPEG XR |
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| 24p support | Yes |
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Ports & interfaces
| 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 optical out | 1 |
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| Headphone outputs | 1 |
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| RS-232 ports | 1 |
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| RF ports quantity | 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) | 1105 mm |
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| Depth (with stand) | 246.4 mm |
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| Height (with stand) | 693.4 mm |
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| Weight (with stand) | 13.6 kg |
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| Width (without stand) | 1105 mm |
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| Depth (without stand) | 55.9 mm |
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| Height (without stand) | 650.2 mm |
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| Weight (without stand) | 13.2 kg |
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Packaging data
Packaging content
Other features
| 3D | No |
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| Built-in speaker(s) | Yes |
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| Annual energy consumption | 82 kWh |
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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 49LF5500 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 49LF5500
Can I control the LG 49LF5500 with my phone?
If this unit is a Smart TV, RemotApp controls it over Wi-Fi (webOS 2.0). Basic versions without Wi-Fi can be controlled by infrared from Android phones with an IR blaster.
What year is the LG 49LF5500?
The 49LF5500 is part of LG’s 2015 line (LED LF5500).
What operating system does the 49LF5500 use?
The 49LF5500 runs webOS 2.0.
How many HDMI ports does the 49LF5500 have?
The 49LF5500 has 2 HDMI ports.
