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UHD 4K UH8500 60″ (2016)

LG 60UH8500

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

Screen
60″
Resolution
4K
Year
2016
Line
UHD
System
webOS 3.0

Does the 60UH8500 work with RemotApp?

Yes. The 60UH8500 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 60UH8500 means

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

  1. 60Screen size in inches
  2. UH8500Series (2016 line) · UHD

60UH8500 specifications

Display

Display diagonal152.4 cm (60")
HD type4K Ultra HD
Display technologyLED
Screen shapeFlat
Motion interpolation technologyTruMotion
Display refresh rates supported240 Hz
Display resolution3840 x 2160 pixels

Smart TV

Smart TVYes
Internet TVYes
Operating system installedWebOS
Operating system version3.0

Audio

RMS rated power40 W
Audio decodersDolby Digital, DTS-HD

Network

Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYes
Wi-Fi DirectYes

Design

Product colourSilver
VESA mountingYes
Panel mounting interface300 x 300 mm
LED indicatorsYes

Performance

Backlight dimming technologyLocal Dimming

Ports & interfaces

HDCPYes
DVI portNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
USB 2.0 ports quantity3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in1
Composite video in1
Digital audio optical out1
RS-232C ports1
RF ports quantity1
HDMI ports quantity3
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)SimpLink

Power

Power consumption (typical)20 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz

Sustainability

Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR

Weight & dimensions

Width (with stand)1348.7 mm
Depth (with stand)281.9 mm
Height (with stand)835.7 mm
Weight (with stand)25.7 kg
Width (without stand)1348.7 mm
Depth (without stand)53.3 mm
Height (without stand)782.3 mm
Weight (without stand)23.5 kg

Packaging data

Package width1491 mm
Package depth190.5 mm
Package height878.8 mm
Package weight31.5 kg

Other features

3DYes
3D glasses includedYes
3D glasses quantity2
Built-in speaker(s)Yes
Supported 3D technologiesFPR 3D

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

How to control the 60UH8500 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 60UH8500 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 60UH8500

Can I control the LG 60UH8500 with my phone?

Yes. The 60UH8500 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 60UH8500?

The 60UH8500 is part of LG’s 2016 line (UHD UH8500).

What operating system does the 60UH8500 use?

The 60UH8500 runs webOS 3.0.

How many HDMI ports does the 60UH8500 have?

The 60UH8500 has 3 HDMI ports.

Turning the 60UH8500 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.