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UHD 4K UB9800 79″ (2014)

LG 79UB9800

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

Screen
79″
Resolution
4K
Year
2014
Line
UHD
System
webOS 1.0

Does the 79UB9800 work with RemotApp?

Yes. The 79UB9800 runs webOS 1.0, 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 79UB9800 means

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

  1. 79Screen size in inches
  2. UB9800Series (2014 line) · UHD

79UB9800 specifications

Display

Display diagonal2.01 m (79")
HD type4K Ultra HD
Display technologyLED
Screen shapeFlat
Native aspect ratio16:9
Screen format adjustments4:3, 14:9, 16:9, Zoom
Supported video modes720p, 1080i, 1080p
Motion interpolation technologyUCI (Ultra Clarity Index) 1300
Display resolution3840 x 2160 pixels

TV tuner

Tuner typeAnalog & digital
Analog signal format systemNTSC M, PAL DK, PAL I

Smart TV

Smart TVYes
Operating system installedWebOS
Smart modesGame, Photo, Cinema, Sports, Vivid, Energy saving, Standard

Audio

Number of speakers12
RMS rated power90 W
Built-in subwooferYes
Audio decodersDolby Digital, DTS

Network

Wi-FiYes
Ethernet LANYes
Wi-Fi DirectYes
MiracastYes

Design

Product colourSilver
VESA mountingYes
Panel mounting interface600 x 400 mm
On/off switchYes

Performance

Video formats supportedDIVX HD
Audio formats supportedHE-AAC, AAC, PCM, AC3, EAC3, MP3
Image formats supportedJPG, JPS, MPO
24p supportYes

Ports & interfaces

Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Yes
PC in (D-Sub)No
DVI portNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in1
Composite video in1
Digital audio optical out1
RF ports quantity1
HDMI ports quantity4
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)SimpLink
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Yes

Power

Power consumption (typical)290 W
Power consumption (standby)0.3 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C

Sustainability

Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR

Weight & dimensions

Width (with stand)1874 mm
Depth (with stand)330.6 mm
Height (with stand)1075 mm
Weight (with stand)60 kg
Width (without stand)1874 mm
Depth (without stand)86.8 mm
Height (without stand)1014 mm
Weight (without stand)57 kg

Packaging data

ManualYes
Package width1998 mm
Package depth330 mm
Package height1114 mm
Package weight70.1 kg

Packaging content

Remote control includedYes

Other features

3DYes
3D glasses includedYes
3D glasses quantity2
Built-in speaker(s)Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Yes
2D-3D converterYes
3D typePassive
Supported 3D technologiesFPR 3D
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 85%

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

How to control the 79UB9800 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

Questions about the 79UB9800

Can I control the LG 79UB9800 with my phone?

Yes. The 79UB9800 runs webOS 1.0, and RemotApp controls it over Wi-Fi with no setup beyond accepting the connection on the TV once.

What year is the LG 79UB9800?

The 79UB9800 is part of LG’s 2014 line (UHD UB9800).

What operating system does the 79UB9800 use?

The 79UB9800 runs webOS 1.0.

How many HDMI ports does the 79UB9800 have?

The 79UB9800 has 4 HDMI ports.