UHD 4K UQ8000 55″ (2022)

LG 55UQ8000AUB

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

Screen
55″
Resolution
4K
Year
2022
Line
UHD
System
webOS 22

Does the 55UQ8000AUB work with RemotApp?

Yes. The 55UQ8000AUB runs webOS 22, 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 55UQ8000AUB means

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

  1. 55Screen size in inches
  2. UQ8000Series (2022 line) · UHD
  3. AVersion / finish
  4. UBMarket code · United States

55UQ8000AUB specifications

Display

Display diagonal139.7 cm (55")
HD type4K Ultra HD
Display technologyLED
LED backlighting typeDirect-LED
Screen shapeFlat
Native aspect ratio16:9
Automatic brightness controlYes
Native refresh rate60 Hz
Display resolution3840 x 2160 pixels
Display diagonal (metric)139 cm

TV tuner

Tuner typeDigital
Digital signal format systemDVB-T2, DVB-C, DVB-S2

Smart TV

Smart TVYes
Internet TVYes
Operating system installedWebOS
TimeshiftYes
Apple AirPlay 2 supportYes
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV)Yes
Smart modesFilmmaker
Video appsAmazon Prime Video, Netflix
Sports appsSports Alerts

Audio

Number of speakers2
RMS rated power20 W
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Yes

Network

Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth version5.0
Ethernet LANYes
MiracastYes
BrowsingYes
Web browserYes

Design

Product colourBlack
VESA mountingYes
Panel mounting interface300 x 300 mm

Performance

High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyHigh Dynamic Range 10 Pro (HDR10 Pro)
Teletext functionYes
Teletext2000 pages
Subtitles functionYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYes
Game featuresAuto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)

Ports & interfaces

HDMI version2.0
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Yes
PC in (D-Sub)No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Digital audio optical out1
RF ports quantity2
Common interface (CI)Yes
HDMI ports quantity3
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)SimpLink

Management features

Works with Amazon AlexaYes
Works with the Google AssistantYes

Power

Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Energy efficiency class (SDR)G
Energy efficiency class (HDR)G
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours81 kWh
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours109 kWh
Power supply typeInternal

Weight & dimensions

Width (with stand)1235 mm
Depth (with stand)231 mm
Height (with stand)776 mm
Weight (with stand)14.2 kg
Width (without stand)1235 mm
Depth (without stand)57.5 mm
Height (without stand)715 mm
Stand width99.1 cm
Stand depth23.1 cm

Packaging data

Package width1360 mm
Package depth162 mm
Package height810 mm
Package weight19 kg

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

How to control the 55UQ8000AUB 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

Turning the 55UQ8000AUB 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.

Also sold as

Same TV, different market codes:

  • 55UQ8000PSB Latin America

Questions about the 55UQ8000AUB

Can I control the LG 55UQ8000AUB with my phone?

Yes. The 55UQ8000AUB runs webOS 22, and RemotApp controls it over Wi-Fi with no setup beyond accepting the connection on the TV once.

What year is the LG 55UQ8000AUB?

The 55UQ8000AUB is part of LG’s 2022 line (UHD UQ8000).

What operating system does the 55UQ8000AUB use?

The 55UQ8000AUB runs webOS 22.

How many HDMI ports does the 55UQ8000AUB have?

The 55UQ8000AUB has 3 HDMI ports.

Does the 55UQ8000AUB have Bluetooth?

Yes

Turning the 55UQ8000AUB 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.