OLED 4K B7 55″ (2017)

LG OLED55B7A

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

Screen
55″
Resolution
4K
Year
2017
Line
OLED
System
webOS 3.5

Does the OLED55B7A work with RemotApp?

Yes. The OLED55B7A 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 OLED55B7A means

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

  1. OLEDPanel technology · OLED
  2. 55Screen size in inches
  3. B7Series (2017 line) · OLED
  4. AVersion / finish

OLED55B7A specifications

Display

Display diagonal139.7 cm (55")
HD type4K Ultra HD
Display technologyOLED
Screen shapeFlat
Supported video modes2160p
Supported graphics resolutions3840 x 2160
Display resolution3840 x 2160 pixels
Display diagonal (metric)139 cm

Smart TV

Smart TVYes
Operating system installedWebOS
Operating system version3.5

Audio

RMS rated power40 W
Audio decodersDTS, DTS-HD

Network

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

Design

Product colourBlack
VESA mountingYes
Panel mounting interface300 x 200 mm

Performance

High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyHybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYes
4K Ultra HD upscalingYes

Ports & interfaces

HDCPYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
USB 2.0 ports quantity3
Composite video in1
Digital audio optical out1
RF ports quantity1
HDMI ports quantity4
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)SimpLink

Power

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

Weight & dimensions

Width (with stand)1229.4 mm
Depth (with stand)226.1 mm
Height (with stand)759.5 mm
Weight (with stand)20.5 kg
Width (without stand)1229.4 mm
Depth (without stand)48.3 mm
Height (without stand)708.7 mm
Weight (without stand)16.2 kg

Packaging data

Package width1450.3 mm
Package depth228.6 mm
Package height825.5 mm
Package weight27 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 OLED55B7A 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 OLED55B7A 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:

  • OLED55B7M
  • OLED55B7P

Questions about the OLED55B7A

Can I control the LG OLED55B7A with my phone?

Yes. The OLED55B7A 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 OLED55B7A?

The OLED55B7A is part of LG’s 2017 line (OLED B7).

What operating system does the OLED55B7A use?

The OLED55B7A runs webOS 3.5.

How many HDMI ports does the OLED55B7A have?

The OLED55B7A has 4 HDMI ports.

Turning the OLED55B7A 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.