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UHD 4K UB8500 49″ (2014)

LG 49UB8500

Full specifications, official manuals and how to use your phone as the remote for this LG TV.

Screen
49″
Resolution
4K
Year
2014
Line
UHD
System
webOS 1.0

Does the 49UB8500 work with RemotApp?

Yes. The 49UB8500 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 49UB8500 means

TV model codes follow the maker’s naming rules. Reading it piece by piece:

  1. 49Screen size in inches
  2. UB8500Series (2014 line) · UHD

49UB8500 specifications

Display

Display diagonal124.5 cm (49")
HD type4K Ultra HD
Display technologyLED
Screen shapeFlat
Native aspect ratio16:9
Screen format adjustments4:3, 16:9, Auto, Zoom
Supported video modes2160p
Supported graphics resolutions3840 x 2160
Display resolution3840 x 2160 pixels

Smart TV

Smart TVYes
Operating system installedWebOS

Audio

Number of speakers2
RMS rated power20 W
Audio decodersDolby Digital
Sound modesDynamic, Movie, Music, Sports, Standard

Network

Wi-FiYes
Ethernet LANYes
Wi-Fi DirectYes

Design

Product colourBlack, Metallic
VESA mountingYes
Panel mounting interface400 x 400 mm
On/off switchYes

Performance

Video formats supportedDIVX HD
Audio formats supportedAAC, AC3, EAC3, HE-AAC, MP3, PCM
Image formats supportedJPEG XR, JPS, MPO
24p supportYes

Ports & interfaces

Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in1
Composite video in1
Digital audio optical out1
RS-232 ports1
RF ports quantity1
HDMI ports quantity4
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)SimpLink

Management features

Sleep timerYes
On/Off timerYes

Power

Power consumption (standby)0.3 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz

Sustainability

Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR

Weight & dimensions

Width (with stand)1092.2 mm
Depth (with stand)241.3 mm
Height (with stand)688.3 mm
Weight (with stand)18.2 kg
Width (without stand)1092.2 mm
Depth (without stand)38.1 mm
Height (without stand)645.2 mm
Weight (without stand)17.5 kg

Packaging data

ManualYes
Package width1196.3 mm
Package depth175.3 mm
Package height739.1 mm
Package weight21.7 kg

Packaging content

Remote control includedYes

Other features

3DYes
3D glasses includedYes
3D glasses quantity2
Built-in speaker(s)Yes
2D-3D converterYes
3D typePassive

Technical data: Open Icecat and the manufacturer. Check the official page before buying; specs can vary by batch and market.

How to control the 49UB8500 with your phone

  1. Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as the TV. (Not the guest network.)
  2. Turn the TV on and install RemotApp on your phone.
  3. Open RemotApp. It finds the TVs on your network by itself; tap your LG TV.
  4. The TV shows a connection request from RemotApp. Select “Accept”.
  5. 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 49UB8500

Can I control the LG 49UB8500 with my phone?

Yes. The 49UB8500 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 49UB8500?

The 49UB8500 is part of LG’s 2014 line (UHD UB8500).

What operating system does the 49UB8500 use?

The 49UB8500 runs webOS 1.0.

How many HDMI ports does the 49UB8500 have?

The 49UB8500 has 4 HDMI ports.