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OLED 4K B8 55″ (2018)

LG OLED55B8PUA

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

Screen
55″
Resolution
4K
Year
2018
Line
OLED
System
webOS 4.0

Does the OLED55B8PUA work with RemotApp?

Yes. The OLED55B8PUA runs webOS 4.0, 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 Yes

Protocol: LG webOS (SSAP 3000/3001)

What the code OLED55B8PUA 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. B8Series (2018 line) · OLED
  4. PUAMarket code · United States

OLED55B8PUA specifications

Display

Display diagonal139.7 cm (55")
HD type4K Ultra HD
Display technologyOLED
Screen shapeFlat
Native aspect ratio16:9
Display resolution3840 x 2160 pixels
Display diagonal (metric)139 cm

TV tuner

Tuner typeAnalog & digital
Digital signal format systemDVB-C, DVB-S2, DVB-T2
Number of tuners2 tuner(s)

Smart TV

Smart TVYes
Internet TVYes
Operating system installedWebOS
Operating system version4.0
TimeshiftYes
Screen mirroringYes
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV)Yes

Audio

RMS rated power40 W
Built-in subwooferYes
Subwoofer RMS power20 W
Audio decodersDolby Atmos
Sound modesClear Voice III

Network

Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth version4.2
Ethernet LANYes
MiracastYes
BrowsingYes
Web browserYes

Design

Product colourBlack
VESA mountingYes
Panel mounting interface300 x 200 mm
Mercury content0 mg

Performance

High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyHybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Teletext functionYes
Teletext2000 pages
Video formats supportedHEVC, SHVC, VP9
Audio formats supportedAAC, AC3, AC4, DTS, EAC3, HE-AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA
Noise reductionYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYes
USB recordingYes

Ports & interfaces

Audio Return Channel (ARC)Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
USB 2.0 ports quantity3
Digital audio optical out1
Headphone outputs1
Common interface Plus (CI+)Yes
Common interface Plus (CI+) version1.4
HDMI ports quantity4
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)SimpLink

Management features

Voice controlYes
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)Yes
Picture-in-PictureYes

Power

Power consumption (typical)110 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz

Weight & dimensions

Width (with stand)1228 mm
Depth (with stand)220 mm
Height (with stand)752 mm
Weight (with stand)17.8 kg
Width (without stand)1228 mm
Depth (without stand)47 mm
Height (without stand)707 mm
Weight (without stand)16.3 kg

Packaging data

Quick start guideYes
Package width1446 mm
Package depth207 mm
Package height810 mm
Package weight23.3 kg
Package typeBox

Packaging content

Desktop standYes
Cables includedAC
Remote control includedYes

Other features

Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)Yes
3DNo
Batteries includedYes
Built-in speaker(s)Yes
Annual energy consumption153 kWh
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedYes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)A

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

How to control the OLED55B8PUA 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 OLED55B8PUA 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:

  • OLED55B8SSC Latin America
  • OLED55B8SUC Latin America

Questions about the OLED55B8PUA

Can I control the LG OLED55B8PUA with my phone?

Yes. The OLED55B8PUA runs webOS 4.0, and RemotApp controls it over Wi-Fi with no setup beyond accepting the connection on the TV once.

What year is the LG OLED55B8PUA?

The OLED55B8PUA is part of LG’s 2018 line (OLED B8).

What operating system does the OLED55B8PUA use?

The OLED55B8PUA runs webOS 4.0.

How many HDMI ports does the OLED55B8PUA have?

The OLED55B8PUA has 4 HDMI ports.

Does the OLED55B8PUA have Bluetooth?

Yes

Turning the OLED55B8PUA 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.