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NanoCell 4K SJ8500 65″ (2017)

LG 65SJ8500

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

Screen
65″
Resolution
4K
Year
2017
Line
NanoCell
System
webOS 3.5

Does the 65SJ8500 work with RemotApp?

Yes. The 65SJ8500 runs webOS 3.5, 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 65SJ8500 means

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

  1. 65Screen size in inches
  2. SJ8500Series (2017 line) · NanoCell

65SJ8500 specifications

Display

Display diagonal163.8 cm (64.5")
HD type4K Ultra HD
Display technologyLED
Screen shapeFlat
Native aspect ratio16:9
Supported video modes2160p
Supported graphics resolutions3840 x 2160
Motion interpolation technologyTruMotion
Display refresh rates supported120 Hz
Display resolution3840 x 2160 pixels

TV tuner

Tuner typeAnalog & digital

Smart TV

Smart TVYes
Internet TVYes
Operating system installedWebOS
Operating system version3.5
Video appsNetflix

Audio

Number of speakers2
RMS rated power40 W
Built-in subwooferYes
Subwoofer RMS power20 W
Audio decodersDTS-HD

Network

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

Design

Product colourBlack
VESA mountingYes
Panel mounting interface300 x 300 mm
On/off switchYes

Performance

High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyHybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Teletext functionYes
Backlight dimming technologyLocal Dimming
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYes
Child lockYes

Ports & interfaces

HDCPYes
PC in (D-Sub)No
DVI portNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
USB 2.0 ports quantity3
Composite video in1
Digital audio optical out1
RS-232C ports1
RF ports quantity1
Common interface (CI)No
Common interface Plus (CI+)No
HDMI ports quantity4
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)SimpLink

Power

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

Weight & dimensions

Width (with stand)1452.9 mm
Depth (with stand)312.4 mm
Height (with stand)889 mm
Weight (with stand)28.5 kg
Width (without stand)1452.9 mm
Depth (without stand)58.4 mm
Height (without stand)833.1 mm
Weight (without stand)27 kg

Packaging data

Package width1600.2 mm
Package depth190.5 mm
Package height970.3 mm
Package weight36.4 kg

Other features

Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)Yes
3DNo
Built-in speaker(s)Yes
App storeLG Content Store

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

How to control the 65SJ8500 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 65SJ8500 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 65SJ8500

Can I control the LG 65SJ8500 with my phone?

Yes. The 65SJ8500 runs webOS 3.5, and RemotApp controls it over Wi-Fi with no setup beyond accepting the connection on the TV once.

What year is the LG 65SJ8500?

The 65SJ8500 is part of LG’s 2017 line (NanoCell SJ8500).

What operating system does the 65SJ8500 use?

The 65SJ8500 runs webOS 3.5.

How many HDMI ports does the 65SJ8500 have?

The 65SJ8500 has 4 HDMI ports.

Turning the 65SJ8500 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.