www.makeuseof.com How to Connect Alexa to Your TV

Have you ever lost your TV remote control and couldn’t watch your favorite show until you found it? Amazon Alexa can help. With Alexa, you can control your smart TV using voice commands.

This is useful for not having to reach for the remote control (or find it if it’s lost). For example, If you’re trying to watch something while cooking and you can’t hear the TV, you need only tell Alexa to increase the volume.

Linking the LG ThinQ App With Alexa

We’ll show you how to add your smart TV to Alexa using an LG smart TV as an example. The instructions for adding your particular TV brand may be similar or differ slightly, just follow the instructions in your Alexa app for iOS or Android.

Related: 15 Alexa Voice Commands Everyone Should Know

Alexa will first have you install the LG ThinQ app for your iOS or Android device. From there, integrating your smart TV with Alexa is easy. Make sure your smart TV and Alexa device are on the same Wi-Fi network (if you have more than one).

Open the LG ThinQ App

Naming Your TV and Adding a Location

You can give your TV a nickname and identify its location in your house. This is useful if you have more than one smart TV. Giving it a location can esure Alexa knows which specific TV you want to control. For example, you’ll be able to tell Alexa to turn on the TV in the living room.

Talk to Your TV With Alexa

You’re all set and your TV is ready to listen. Just tell Alexa to turn on the TV in the living room, and it should quickly respond.

You may never need to search for that remote control again.

Josh Dollaghan is passionate about home improvement, especially when it comes to learning about and setting up next-gen, smart home products. He's often found spending time with his family and exploring the great outdoors. He's also an avid reader, movie-enthusiast, and musician.

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