How to Download Apps on LG Smart TV in 5 Steps

Follow my 5 easy steps on how to download apps on your LG Smart TV so you turn a cluttered, default home screen into a lineup that actually fits how you watch and play.

How to download apps on LG Smart TV: The quick version

Step 1: Start from the Home screen

Before installing anything, begin on the main LG home screen so you can see all your apps and inputs at once. When I’m setting up a TV for someone, I always tap the Home button and wait for that bottom ribbon to appear. Try the following steps:

Try the following:

• Press the Home button on your LG remote.
• Check that your TV is online by looking for the Wi‑Fi icon or by opening Settings > Network if apps look empty.

Step 2: Open Apps or LG Content Store

Depending on your webOS version, this menu is named either Apps or LG Content Store. I’ve seen both labels on friends’ TVs, but it always lives along that same bottom bar.

Here’s what to do next:

• On the home screen, look along the bottom bar and select Apps or LG Content Store.​
• If your TV is older, scroll right until you see LG Content Store and open it from there.​

Step 3: Find the app you want

Inside the store, you can browse by category or go straight to the search tool. When someone wants Weekend or Disney+ set up quickly, I usually skip right to the search option.

Follow these steps to find your app:

• Highlight the Search icon and type the app name using the on‑screen keyboard.
• Choose the correct app from the results, and double‑check the logo and developer to avoid look‑alikes.

Step 4: Install and launch the app on your LG Smart TV

Once you open the app’s detail page, choose Install and wait for the progress bar to finish. LG usually offers a Launch option right afterward, which I like to use immediately so we can sign in and make sure everything works.

Complete this process by doing the following:

• Select Install, then Launch when it becomes available.
• Sign in with your account or create one by following the on‑screen steps.

Step 5: Arrange or troubleshoot apps

New apps often appear at the far right of the app row, so I move favorites like streaming and games toward the left for quicker access. If something is missing, older TVs or certain regions might limit availability.

Try these suggestions to finish setup:

• Highlight the app, press and hold OK, or choose Edit App List to move tiles around.
• If an app doesn’t appear, confirm your internet connection, update webOS under Settings > Support > Software Update, and check whether the app is supported on LG’s webOS platform.

Why I install apps thoughtfully on LG Smart TV

Downloading every app in sight can clutter the home row and make the TV feel sluggish over time. When I focus on a small, curated set of streaming, sports, and game apps, the interface stays fast and everyone in the house finds what they want quickly.​

By learning how to download apps on LG Smart TV in a repeatable way, it becomes easy to refresh the lineup anytime viewing habits change.

Instead of replacing the TV or digging through confusing menus, a quick trip to the Apps or LG Content Store keeps the screen feeling new and tuned to what we actually watch or play.​

Discover Weekend on your LG TV

Once you know how to download apps on your LG Smart TV^[e], you can clear space for apps that turn a normal night into a game night. Installing a game hub like Weekend means you can go from a show to a voice-controlled trivia battle with friends in seconds with a few taps.​

With Weekend on your LG TV, your living room becomes an instant party. You get fast‑paced quiz shows, music challenges, and family‑friendly games that everyone can join without complicated controllers.

Adding a game‑night app to your LG home screen alongside your favorite streaming services keeps entertainment balanced with active, laugh‑filled play.​

What you can expect from Weekend:

• Jeopardy! turns your LG TV into a fast quiz board where you shout out answers and race friends to the right answer.
• Song Quiz tests your music knowledge across decades and genres through short song clips that leave everyone trying to guess the artist and title first.
• Wit’s End turns your TV into a voice-powered fantasy adventure with an AI game master that builds entire stories around you.
• CoComelon: Sing & Play with JJ puts ^[f][g]the official TV game on the big screen so kids can sing, dance, and learn simple skills together.

Try Weekend on your LG TV with a 7‑day free trial. You’ll unlock the full game library of TV shows, trivia, and music games for every age group.

FAQs

How can I install the Weekend app on my LG Smart TV?

To install the Weekend app on your LG Smart TV, open Apps or LG Content Store, search “Weekend,” and select Install. I then launch it from my home screen and follow the prompts to start a voice-powered game night in minutes.

Why should I learn how to download apps on an LG Smart TV?

Learning how to download apps on an LG Smart TV lets you quickly add only the streaming and game apps, like Weekend, that you actually use. I like keeping my home screen lean so my family finds favorites fast and the TV feels snappy.

Can I install Android or APK apps on my LG Smart TV?

No, you cannot usually install Android or APK apps directly on an LG Smart TV. I stick to apps inside the LG Apps or Content Store so everything installs cleanly and updates properly without hacks or workarounds.

What if the app I want doesn’t show up in the LG Content Store?

If the app you want doesn’t show up in the LG Content Store, the TV likely does not support it. I either look for an alternative app on LG or plug in a separate streaming device that carries the missing app.