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LG Magic Remote Not Working? How to Re-register It

The Magic Remote talks to the TV over Bluetooth after it has been registered. When it stops working, registration is the first thing to redo.

By the Kliky team · Updated · 2 min read

Put in fresh AA batteries, point the remote at the TV and press the wheel (OK) to register it. If that fails, reset it: hold Back + Home for 5 seconds until the light on the power button blinks, then press the wheel again. Pointer gone? Shake the remote left and right. Until it works, Kliky controls the TV from your phone.

  1. Replace the batteries
  2. Register
  3. Reset if needed

1. Batteries

The Magic Remote takes two AA batteries and uses them faster than an infrared remote. Weak batteries show up first as a pointer that drifts or vanishes.

2. Register the remote

With the TV on, point the remote at it and press the wheel (OK). A message on the screen confirms the registration. The power button works by infrared even when the remote is not registered, which is why power can work while nothing else does.

3. Reset and register again

Hold Back and Home together for 5 seconds. The light on the power button blinks to show the remote has been unregistered. Press the wheel to register it again.

4. The pointer has disappeared

The pointer hides after a few seconds without movement. Shake the remote gently left and right to bring it back. If it never appears, redo the registration with fresh batteries.

5. Restart the TV

Unplug the TV for a minute. Bluetooth on the TV side can hang, and a restart clears it.

Control the TV from your phone meanwhile

An LG webOS TV on Wi‑Fi accepts a phone as a remote.

  1. Install Kliky from the App Store or Google Play.
  2. Connect the phone to the same Wi‑Fi as the TV.
  3. Pick the TV and accept the prompt on the screen. With no remote, select it with the button under the LG logo.

If nothing helps

Magic Remotes are specific to model years. LG TV remote replacement shows how to pick the right one.

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Frequently asked questions

I lost my LG remote. Is there a remote finder on the TV?

No. LG TVs cannot make the Magic Remote ring. Use the button under the LG logo and a phone remote while you look for it.

My LG TV did not come with a Magic Remote. Can I buy one?

Yes, if your TV model supports it. Check the compatibility list of the Magic Remote for your TV’s model year before buying.

How do I reset my LG Magic Remote?

Hold Back and Home together for 5 seconds until the power light blinks, then press the wheel (OK) while pointing at the TV to register it again.

Why does only the power button work on my LG remote?

Power is sent by infrared. The other keys need the remote to be registered with the TV. Press the wheel (OK) to register it.

Why did the pointer disappear on my LG TV?

It hides when the remote is still. Shake the remote left and right. If it does not return, replace the batteries and register the remote again.

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