UHD 4K UT8000 55″ (2024)

LG 55UT8000AUA

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

Screen
55″
Resolution
4K
Year
2024
Line
UHD
System
webOS 24

Does the 55UT8000AUA work with RemotApp?

Yes. The 55UT8000AUA runs webOS 24, 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 55UT8000AUA means

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

  1. 55Screen size in inches
  2. UT8000Series (2024 line) · UHD
  3. AVersion / finish
  4. UAMarket code · United States

55UT8000AUA specifications

Display

Display diagonal139.7 cm (55")
HD type4K Ultra HD
Display technologyLED
LED backlightYes
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 typeAnalog & digital
Digital signal format systemDVB-C, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-T, DVB-T2

Smart TV

Smart TVYes
Internet TVYes
Operating system installedWebOS
Operating system version24
TimeshiftYes
Apple AirPlay 2 supportYes
Smart modesCinema, Energy saving, Filmmaker, Game, Sports, Vivid
Video appsAmazon Prime Video, Apple TV, DAZN, Disney+, RaiPlay, Rakuten TV, YouTube

Audio

Number of speakers2
RMS rated power20 W
Audio output channels2.0 channels
Built-in subwooferNo
Audio decodersDolby Digital
Sound modesAI Acoustic Tuning, AI Sound Pro, Clear Voice Pro
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Yes

Network

Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth version5.0
Ethernet LANYes
Bluetooth profilesA2DP
Web browserYes

Design

Product colourBlue
Colour nameAshed Blue
VESA mountingYes
Panel mounting interface300 x 300 mm
Rollable displayNo
Frameless designNo
Stand typeLegs stand

Performance

High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyHigh Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Teletext functionYes
Subtitles functionYes
Video formats supportedHEVC, VP9
Audio formats supportedAAC, AC3, AC4, EAC3, HE-AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYes
Processor cores4
Game featuresAuto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Game Optimizer, HGiG
WiSA ReadyNo
4K Ultra HD upscalingYes
Multi ViewNo
USB recordingYes
DVD playerNo

Ports & interfaces

HDMI version2.0
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Yes
PC in (D-Sub)No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
Digital audio optical out1
RF ports quantity2
Common interface (CI)Yes
Common interface Plus (CI+)Yes
Common interface Plus (CI+) version1.4
HDMI ports quantity3
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)SimpLink

Management features

Voice controlYes
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)Yes
Programming period8 day(s)
On Screen Display (OSD)Yes
Number of OSD languages37
Picture-in-PictureNo
Hotel modeNo
Basic hotel modeNo
Works with Amazon AlexaYes
Works with the Google AssistantNo
Works with Samsung BixbyNo
Works with Apple SiriNo

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 hours121 kWh
AC input voltage100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz
Energy saving modeYes
Energy efficiency scaleA to G
Power supply typeInternal

Brand-specific features

LG technologies (AV/TV)AI Sound Pro, ThinQ™

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
Weight (without stand)14 kg
Stand width99.1 cm
Stand depth23.1 cm

Packaging data

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

Packaging content

Desktop standYes
Cables includedAC
Remote control includedYes
Soundbar includedNo

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

How to control the 55UT8000AUA 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 55UT8000AUA 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:

  • 55UT8000PSA Latin America

Questions about the 55UT8000AUA

Can I control the LG 55UT8000AUA with my phone?

Yes. The 55UT8000AUA runs webOS 24, and RemotApp controls it over Wi-Fi with no setup beyond accepting the connection on the TV once.

What year is the LG 55UT8000AUA?

The 55UT8000AUA is part of LG’s 2024 line (UHD UT8000).

What operating system does the 55UT8000AUA use?

The 55UT8000AUA runs webOS 24.

How many HDMI ports does the 55UT8000AUA have?

The 55UT8000AUA has 3 HDMI ports.

Does the 55UT8000AUA have Bluetooth?

Yes

Turning the 55UT8000AUA 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.