How to install Viber on LG TV?

Viber messenger for LG phone

There is no need to search for and download a special version of Viber on your LG phone. Modern smartphones use the Android operating system, which has a built-in store. When downloading, you need to confirm the requested permissions; after installation, you need to register a new profile or log in to an existing account.

Viber is a free application. There is no need to buy paid subscriptions or keys. The messenger works on mobile phones, tablets, and computers. LG mobile phones use Android OS, so there will be no problems finding and installing Viber.

Advice. Do not download an unofficial version of Viber on your LG phone, this may lead to your device becoming infected with a virus and losing your personal data.

What do you need for work?

Installing Viber on your LG phone is easy. Modern smartphones are equipped with powerful processors, speakers and microphones. What you need to work with the messenger:

mobile device;
working SIM card with a positive cash balance;
constant connection to the Internet (via a mobile network or Wi-Fi).

You can write messages and call on Viber for free. The messenger also has paid options; they will help you call a friend who does not have the messenger, and will be useful when registering a local number.

Attention. It is not necessary to activate paid Viber options. Most subscribers are satisfied with the free features.

Viber on Lji's phone works via an Internet connection. If there is no network, the service will not be able to receive or send messages. When you launch it for the first time, you need to enter your mobile number; you won’t be able to use the messenger without registering an account.

Where to download the latest version of Viber

Instructions on how to find and install Viber on LG:

Go to the built-in store.
There is a search bar at the top of the window, click on it.
Write “Viber” and go to the search results.
On the description page, find the install button and tap on it.
A window will open asking for permission, confirm the action.
Wait for the automatic installation to complete.

After the operation is completed, the messenger icon will appear on the desktop. The procedure is no different on a tablet; just go into the store and find the messenger.

Note. To download the service, a stable Internet connection is required. To save data, connect to a Wi-Fi hotspot.

How to use the messenger

Immediately after registration, the Viber main screen will open. Now you can write messages and call. All contacts are copied from the phone automatically; you can find them in a special menu.

Instructions on how to call via Viber:

Click on the "Calls" button. It is located at the bottom of the main window.
To switch to subscribers who already have Viber, click on the button as shown in the screenshot.
To call, select a friend, then click on one of the buttons on the right. The camera icon is a video call, the handset is a voice call.

Most often, the messenger is used not for calls, but for correspondence via messages. You can write only to the subscriber who has Viber installed, this is done as follows:

Launch the messenger on your LG mobile phone, click on the new dialogue button.
Select a friend in the phone book, tap on his icon.
Tap on the text writing area and a keyboard will appear.
Type a message and use the paper airplane key to send.

During a conversation, you can use emoticons and stickers. The built-in Viber store has paid and free packages. You can also create your own sticker packs; for this purpose, a special tool is built into the menu.

Attention. If your friend doesn't have messenger installed, you won't be able to write to him. To make a call you will have to activate the Viber Out package or use a mobile network.

Installation process

Let's get started with the connection and download Viber for your LG or Samsung TV! Make sure that the set-top box and TV have HDMI connectors: the image quality will be much better.

Connect the devices with an HDMI cable (included), placing it in the appropriate connectors;
Find the cable to connect to the router and plug it into the appropriate socket;
Connect a mouse for control via the USB connector;
Plug the power supply into a power outlet;
Click on the start button. Ready!

The welcome screen doesn't light up? No surprise, turn on the TV and continue searching for Viber for LG Smart TV:

Go to the menu by pressing the corresponding button on the remote control;
Select HDMI as the output source and click “OK”;
You will see a display of available applications on the screen;
By analogy with a smartphone, look for Viber in the Play Market - use the mouse;
As soon as you find it, click on the download icon and wait for the automatic installation;
The icon will appear in the menu of available programs - click to open the application;
Log in using your phone number and enter the code received in the message. Enjoy!

Now you know that Viber for Samsung Smart TV exists - if you want to turn the device into a large tablet, do not deny yourself! Use our instructions and turn your TV into a phone screen to communicate without restrictions with friends and family.

Viber on LG TV

Modern LG TVs are equipped with a powerful processor and can access the Internet. Will it be possible to use Viber on an LG TV with the WebOS operating system? The built-in store does not have such a service, so you will have to use additional equipment.

To install Viber and work with it through an LG TV, you will need a smart set-top box based on Android. It connects via an HDMI cable, can access the Internet and is equipped with the Play Store. To download, just go to the store and find the service you need. When logging into your profile, you will need a phone number and verification code.

Important. You can find installation files for TVs with WebOS on the Internet; do not download them, as this may damage the TV. There is no official version of Viber for LG TV; the only way to launch the messenger is through a smart set-top box.

Where can I find the LG Store on my TV?

Using the remote control, you need to switch back to # SmartTV mode.

All applications installed on the system are located at the bottom of the screen in the form of rectangles. But more than 10 rectangles cannot fit on the start page. Therefore, to find the application store, you first need to click on the rectangle with three stripes at the bottom, and then scroll a little to the right in the list of applications using the arrows on the remote control.

How to download and install the application on your TV?

At first glance, there is nothing complicated in the market itself, since it is not much different from its mobile counterparts. Nowadays, most people, young and old, have smartphones, and the names Google Play and Apple Store have long scared few people.

For example, let's go to the "Applications and Games" section using the menu on the right.

Here I liked the “Smotryoshka” application. In order to study the information in more detail (a brief description, system requirements, see screenshots, etc.), just click once on the icon with the name.

If you haven’t changed your mind about installing this particular application, then all you have to do is click the magic “Install” button and wait a few minutes. The application icon will automatically appear in the list of all previously installed applications.

Types of Applications

When choosing a program, you need to know that they are all divided into three categories:

recommended (those that are beneficial to the manufacturer and, accordingly, are installed by default);
social (the applications most in demand by society at the moment are also built-in for sale);
custom (the same programs for individual needs, selected and installed independently).

Almost all applications have a geographic marker. That is, in Russia some programs are available, but in European countries this list looks different.

And thirdly (and this is the most important thing), all widgets are:

How to find and install a widget on smart TV

Turn on the TV and go to the main menu using the remote control.
Go to the “Network” section and check if the TV is connected to the Internet.
Next, you need to create an account if you don’t already have one. In some devices it is the same for all programs with applications and is called Smart Hub. On other TVs, just look for the Play Market and feel free to go there.

By the way, some manufacturers, in addition to the Play Market, have their own widget stores. So, for example, in Samsung you can find Samsung Apps in the menu, in LG – Game World, and in Sony – Fork Player.

As a login, you must enter your email address, come up with a strong password and click the “Agree with the terms of use” checkbox. After creation, go directly to your account.

Widgets open up a truly limitless world of possibilities for smart TV owners. Each category, based on the purpose of the program, hides thousands of applications for the most demanding tastes. The main menu offers:

Online cinemas for watching TV series and films
Audio players to listen to your favorite artists and new music
Thematic online channels for watching broadcasts of sporting events, fashion shows, educational video programs, etc.
Games of all genres and age groups
Information apps to keep track of the weather, exchange rates, etc.
And many many others…

Before downloading and installing an application, always check the availability of free space in your device memory. If there is not enough free space, you can always delete unused widgets and free up the necessary megabytes. Simply find the “Installed applications” section in the Play Market menu, select the desired program and click the “Delete” button.

Do you want to put Viber on your TV, but don’t know how to make your dream come true? Let's try to figure it out together - owners of modern devices can access the messenger on the big screen. Provided you have a previously registered account! Let's get started - we will definitely cope.

conclusions

You cannot install the messenger on an outdated push-button phone. For the service to work, a powerful processor is required, as well as a constant connection to the Internet.

It is better to install only the official version of Viber. It receives automatic updates and contains a minimum number of errors. To download, use the built-in store or click on the download button below.

How to download and install applications on LG TV?
How to install third-party programs
Installation from a flash drive
Installation in developer mode
Classification of applications for LG Smart TV
What is Web OS
Types of widgets for WebOS

How to install third-party programs

Widgets that are not available in the official LG store can be downloaded from other sources. Such software can be found on the websites of independent developers, portals and forums of SMART TV fans, blogs and social networks. Installation on a TV is a little more complicated, but careful and thoughtful reading of the instructions will help even inexperienced users cope with this task.

Installation from a flash drive

First you need to find and download the necessary software through the browser on your computer. Then extract the contents of the .zip or .rar archive (the programs are distributed in compressed form) to the root directory of your disk and follow the instructions below:

The main condition for using software on a flash drive is that the media should not be removed from the slot while the software is running.

Installation in developer mode

The webOS application development environment is needed not only by developers creating software, but also by ordinary owners of smart TVs. To work you will need:

Download and install the Java Development Kit, Git, webOS TV IDE and the installation application (archive with the .ipk extension) on your computer;
Register on the webOS developer portal;
Install the developer mode application on your TV (via the official store);
Connect your computer and SMART TV to the same network.

Please note that when downloading PC programs, you must consider the bit size of the operating system (32 or 64 bits). No emulators are required to work in the development environment.

Then follow a series of steps separately on your SMART TV and on your computer.

— Enter the information you provided when registering on the LG portal;

— turn on the device mode (the indicator should be in the “ON” state) and restart the device (the “Restart” button in the program window);

— In the “Project Name” field, enter the name of the program that will be installed on Smart TV;

— select the project type (“webapp” from the list under “Project Template”);

— Close the dialog by clicking the “Finish” button;

— Unpack the ipk archive and move the files to a new project.

Next, add a new device by going to the “Target Configuration” tab. (lower right corner of the program window) and click on the “New connection” icon. In the window that appears on the monitor screen, specify the type of device to be connected (“LG Smart TV” in the “Device Type” drop-down menu). In the IP address line, enter the IP address that can be found in the Developer Mode program running on your SMART TV.

Then the device icon will appear on the same tab. In its context menu, which appears when you right-click, select the “Properties” line. Then in the “Password” property field, where in developer mode you need to enter a combination of characters from the line of the same name. Then apply the changes made (the “Apply” button).

Installing the software will take some time, after which the widget will work without user intervention. The icon will also appear in the menu. You should know that to install some software, you will need to specify DNS servers in the TV settings. Detailed information about the procedure can be found in detailed software instructions on specialized websites and forums.

Classification of applications for LG Smart TV

There are two types of applications:

Global can be used by every Smart TV owner in the world.
Local - widgets that are available only to users in a specific region.

You can change the country at any time in the TV settings and install applications that you need but are not available in your actual region of residence.
So, let's look at the most popular and convenient applications for LG Smart TV:
Forkplayer - A widget that allows you to access movies and other entertainment services for free.
OTTplayer is a service that combines several TV channels. It allows you to create and manage playlists.
MegoGo is a free application for watching movies, cartoons, TV series and TV shows. The app also has a paid subscription to watch new movies.
TwitchTV is an application for watching videos broadcast by various users around the world. In most cases, you can find live matches or free chat with viewers.
Gismeteo - A widget that constantly displays the weather for the upcoming week. This information is updated in the program every 6 hours.
Culinary Academy is an app with a lot of step-by-step recipes, clips and tips that will benefit both experienced cooks and beginners.

How to download and install applications on LG TV?

It should be noted right away that for LG Smart TVs there is no way to download the Play Market. The fact is that these TVs run on the webOS operating system, and it is a competitor to Android. At the same time, the Android mobile system belongs to Google. At LG, they created and are developing their own system, which means they have their own app store. Fortunately, there are also many useful services, although fewer than on Android TV.

You will not be able to install the Play Market on LG TV for the reason that the service is designed specifically for Android and simply will not work on another operating system.

Turn on the TV and go to the main page.
Select LG Smart World from the list of available applications.

Register or log in to your account (you probably already have an account). This can be useful to regain access to your profile if you have forgotten your password.
From the available list of applications, find the one you need and click the “Install” button.

Launch the program, it can be on the main screen or in the "Advanced" folder.

Important: Before downloading an application, we always recommend reading the information about it. A significant number of them are paid applications. To avoid having your bank card charged, it's best to double-check and use an informed approach to choosing an app. Also, some services are free but they sell videos and you may be charged a fee if you run a paid video.