Does the 50UH5500 work with RemotApp?
Yes. The 50UH5500 runs webOS 3.0, 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 Yes
Protocol: LG webOS (SSAP 3000/3001)
What the code 50UH5500 means
TV model codes follow the maker’s naming rules. Reading it piece by piece:
50Screen size in inchesUH5500Series (2016 line) · UHD
50UH5500 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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| Supported video modes | 2160p |
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| Supported graphics resolutions | 3840 x 2160 |
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| Display resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
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| Display diagonal (metric) | 127 cm |
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TV tuner
| Tuner type | Analog & digital |
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| Analog signal format system | NTSC, NTSC M |
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| Digital signal format system | ATSC |
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| Supported TV bands | CADTV, CATV, DTV, UHF, VHF |
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Smart TV
| Smart TV | Yes |
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| Operating system installed | WebOS |
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| Operating system version | 3.0 |
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Audio
| RMS rated power | 20 W |
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| Audio decoders | DTS, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital AC3 |
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Network
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
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| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g |
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| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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| Wi-Fi Direct | 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 200 mm |
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Performance
| Audio formats supported | AAC, AC3, DTS, EAC3, HE-AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA |
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| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | Yes |
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Ports & interfaces
| HDCP | 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 | 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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| RS-232 ports | 1 |
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| RF ports quantity | 1 |
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| Common interface (CI) | No |
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| Common interface Plus (CI+) | No |
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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) | 0.5 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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Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
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Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
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Weight & dimensions
| Width (with stand) | 1127 mm |
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| Depth (with stand) | 264 mm |
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| Height (with stand) | 703 mm |
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| Weight (with stand) | 13.7 kg |
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| Width (without stand) | 1127 mm |
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| Depth (without stand) | 83 mm |
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| Height (without stand) | 652 mm |
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| Weight (without stand) | 13.2 kg |
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Packaging data
| Manual | Yes |
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| Package width | 1239 mm |
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| Package depth | 144 mm |
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| Package height | 772 mm |
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| Package weight | 17.6 kg |
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Packaging content
| Cables included | AC, Component |
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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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| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 60 °C |
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| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 80% |
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| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 85% |
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| App store | C-Store |
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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 50UH5500 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 50UH5500 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 50UH5500
Can I control the LG 50UH5500 with my phone?
Yes. The 50UH5500 runs webOS 3.0, and RemotApp controls it over Wi-Fi with no setup beyond accepting the connection on the TV once.
What year is the LG 50UH5500?
The 50UH5500 is part of LG’s 2016 line (UHD UH5500).
What operating system does the 50UH5500 use?
The 50UH5500 runs webOS 3.0.
How many HDMI ports does the 50UH5500 have?
The 50UH5500 has 3 HDMI ports.
Turning the 50UH5500 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.
