Does the 86UM8070AUB work with RemotApp?
Yes. The 86UM8070AUB runs webOS 4.5, 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 86UM8070AUB means
TV model codes follow the maker’s naming rules. Reading it piece by piece:
86Screen size in inches
UM8070Series (2019 line) · UHD
AVersion / finish
UBMarket code · United States
86UM8070AUB specifications
Display
| Display diagonal | 2.17 m (85.6") |
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| HD type | 4K Ultra HD |
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| High frequency rate | 120 Hz |
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| Screen shape | Flat |
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| Native refresh rate | 120 Hz |
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| Display refresh rates supported | 120 Hz |
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| Display resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
TV tuner
| Tuner type | Digital |
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| Digital signal format system | ATSC |
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| Number of tuners | 1 tuner(s) |
Smart TV
| Smart TV | Yes |
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| Operating system installed | WebOS |
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| Apple AirPlay 2 support | Yes |
Audio
| Number of speakers | 2 |
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| RMS rated power | 20 W |
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| Audio decoders | DTS-HD |
Network
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
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| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
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| Bluetooth | Yes |
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| Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
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| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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| Web browser | Yes |
Design
| Product colour | Black |
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| VESA mounting | Yes |
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| Panel mounting interface | 600 x 400 mm |
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| On/off switch | Yes |
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| LED indicators | Power |
Performance
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology | High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10) |
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| Dolby Vision | Yes |
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| Noise reduction | Yes |
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| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | Yes |
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| Processor cores | 4 |
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| USB recording | No |
Ports & interfaces
| HDMI version | 2.0 |
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| Audio Return Channel (ARC) | Yes |
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| HDCP | Yes |
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| 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 | 3 |
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| Digital audio optical out | 1 |
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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 | 4 |
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| Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) | SimpLink |
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| AC (power) in | Yes |
Management features
| Voice control | Yes |
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| Picture-in-Picture | No |
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| Works with Amazon Alexa | Yes |
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| Works with the Google Assistant | Yes |
Power
| Power consumption (typical) | 157.3 W |
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| Power consumption (standby) | 0.5 W |
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| AC input voltage | 120 V |
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| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Weight & dimensions
| Width (with stand) | 1943 mm |
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| Depth (with stand) | 345 mm |
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| Height (with stand) | 1188 mm |
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| Weight (with stand) | 45 kg |
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| Width (without stand) | 1943 mm |
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| Depth (without stand) | 93 mm |
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| Height (without stand) | 1117 mm |
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| Weight (without stand) | 44.2 kg |
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| Stand width | 178.3 cm |
Packaging data
| Package width | 2115 mm |
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| Package depth | 284 mm |
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| Package height | 1259 mm |
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| Package weight | 59 kg |
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| Package type | Box |
Packaging content
| Desktop stand | Yes |
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| Remote control included | Yes |
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| Remote control type | Magic Remote |
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| E-manual | Yes |
Other features
| 3D | No |
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| Batteries included | Yes |
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| Built-in speaker(s) | Yes |
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| Built-in processor | Yes |
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| Remote control input capabilities | Voice recognition |
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| Intelligent Voice Recognition | Yes |
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| Wi-Fi certified | Yes |
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| App store | LG 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 86UM8070AUB 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
Turning the 86UM8070AUB 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:
86UM8070PUA United States
Questions about the 86UM8070AUB
Can I control the LG 86UM8070AUB with my phone?
Yes. The 86UM8070AUB runs webOS 4.5, and RemotApp controls it over Wi-Fi with no setup beyond accepting the connection on the TV once.
What year is the LG 86UM8070AUB?
The 86UM8070AUB is part of LG’s 2019 line (UHD UM8070).
What operating system does the 86UM8070AUB use?
The 86UM8070AUB runs webOS 4.5.
How many HDMI ports does the 86UM8070AUB have?
The 86UM8070AUB has 4 HDMI ports.
Does the 86UM8070AUB have Bluetooth?
Yes
Turning the 86UM8070AUB 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.