Does the 65UF8500 work with RemotApp?
Yes. The 65UF8500 runs webOS 2.0, 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 No
Protocol: LG webOS (SSAP 3000/3001)
What the code 65UF8500 means
TV model codes follow the maker’s naming rules. Reading it piece by piece:
65Screen size in inches
UF8500Series (2015 line) · UHD
65UF8500 specifications
Display
| Display diagonal | 165.1 cm (65") |
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| HD type | 4K Ultra HD |
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| Display technology | LED |
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| LED backlighting type | Edge-LED |
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| Screen shape | Curved |
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| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
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| Screen format adjustments | 4:3, 16:9 |
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| Motion interpolation technology | TruMotion |
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| Display resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
Smart TV
| Smart TV | Yes |
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| Internet TV | Yes |
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| Operating system installed | WebOS |
Audio
| RMS rated power | 20 W |
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| Audio decoders | Dolby Digital, DTS |
Network
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
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| Bluetooth | Yes |
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| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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| Miracast | Yes |
Design
| Product colour | Black, Transparent, White |
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| VESA mounting | Yes |
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| Panel mounting interface | 300 x 300 mm |
Performance
| Video formats supported | DIVX HD |
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| Audio formats supported | AAC, EAC3, HE-AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA |
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| Image formats supported | JPG, JPS, MPO |
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| Backlight dimming technology | Local Dimming |
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| Noise reduction | Yes |
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| 24p support | Yes |
Ports & interfaces
| 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 | 2 |
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| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A 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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| Audio (L/R) in | 1 |
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| Audio (L/R) out | 1 |
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| PC Audio in | Yes |
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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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| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) | Yes |
Management features
| Voice control | Yes |
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| On Screen Display (OSD) | Yes |
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| Number of OSD languages | 4 |
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| On Screen Display (OSD) languages | English, Spanish, French, Korean |
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| Picture-in-Picture | Yes |
Power
| Power consumption (standby) | 0.3 W |
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| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
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| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
Weight & dimensions
| Width (with stand) | 1452.7 mm |
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| Depth (with stand) | 276.8 mm |
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| Width (without stand) | 1452.7 mm |
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| Height (without stand) | 903.3 mm |
Packaging data
| Manual | Yes |
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| Package weight | 32.8 g |
Packaging content
Other features
| 3D | Yes |
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| 3D glasses included | Yes |
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| 3D glasses quantity | 2 |
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| Built-in speaker(s) | Yes |
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| Built-in processor | Quad core |
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| 2D-3D converter | Yes |
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| 3D type | Passive |
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| Supported 3D technologies | FPR 3D |
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| AV output | Yes |
Technical data: Open Icecat and the manufacturer. Check the official page before buying; specs can vary by batch and market.
How to control the 65UF8500 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
Questions about the 65UF8500
Can I control the LG 65UF8500 with my phone?
Yes. The 65UF8500 runs webOS 2.0, and RemotApp controls it over Wi-Fi with no setup beyond accepting the connection on the TV once.
What year is the LG 65UF8500?
The 65UF8500 is part of LG’s 2015 line (UHD UF8500).
What operating system does the 65UF8500 use?
The 65UF8500 runs webOS 2.0.
How many HDMI ports does the 65UF8500 have?
The 65UF8500 has 3 HDMI ports.
Does the 65UF8500 have Bluetooth?
Yes