Does the 50UF8300 work with RemotApp?
Yes. The 50UF8300 runs webOS 2.0, 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 50UF8300 means
TV model codes follow the maker’s naming rules. Reading it piece by piece:
50Screen size in inchesUF8300Series (2015 line) · UHD
50UF8300 specifications
Display
| Display diagonal | 127 cm (50") |
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| HD type | 4K Ultra 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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| Progressive scan | Yes |
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| Motion interpolation technology | TruMotion |
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| Display resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
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Smart TV
| Smart TV | Yes |
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| Internet TV | Yes |
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Audio
| Number of speakers | 2 |
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| RMS rated power | 20 W |
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| Audio decoders | DTS, Dolby Digital |
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Network
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
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| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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| Web browser | Yes |
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Design
| Product colour | Black |
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| VESA mounting | Yes |
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| Panel mounting interface | 300 x 300 mm |
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Ports & interfaces
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
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| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 |
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| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A 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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| RS-232 ports | 1 |
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| HDMI ports quantity | 3 |
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Power
| Power consumption (typical) | 160 W |
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| 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) | 442 mm |
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| Depth (with stand) | 93 mm |
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| Height (with stand) | 279 mm |
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| Weight (with stand) | 16.2 kg |
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| Width (without stand) | 442 mm |
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| Depth (without stand) | 21 mm |
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| Height (without stand) | 261 mm |
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| Weight (without stand) | 15.9 kg |
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Packaging data
| Package weight | 19.912 kg |
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| Package weight | 19.9 kg |
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Packaging content
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 50UF8300 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 50UF8300
Can I control the LG 50UF8300 with my phone?
Yes. The 50UF8300 runs webOS 2.0, and RemotApp controls it over Wi-Fi with no setup beyond accepting the connection on the TV once.
What year is the LG 50UF8300?
The 50UF8300 is part of LG’s 2015 line (UHD UF8300).
What operating system does the 50UF8300 use?
The 50UF8300 runs webOS 2.0.
How many HDMI ports does the 50UF8300 have?
The 50UF8300 has 3 HDMI ports.
