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LG Smart TVs run webOS and ship with the point-and-click Magic Remote. The complaints we see most are Wi-Fi drops, network error codes like 106 and 137, and Magic Remote pairing failures, and nearly all of them can be fixed at home in a few minutes.
Common error codes
Common problems
- Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting
- Magic Remote won't pair or the pointer disappears
- Apps won't open or keep crashing
- Error 106 or 137 when connecting to Wi-Fi
- HDMI input shows no signal
Featured guides
LG TV Error Code 106: What It Means and How to Fix It
Error 106 on an LG TV comes with the message "Network is not connected. Check the network connection status." LG says it appears when the internet signal does not reach the TV. The fixes LG gives are on the network side: restart the router and TV, check the Wi-Fi password, set the DNS manually and change the Wi-Fi band or channel.
LGLG TV Error Code 137: How to Fix the Wi-Fi Connection Error
Error 137 appears when an LG Smart TV tries to join a wireless network and can't get online. LG links it to the connection itself: a wrong password, the TV or router settings, outdated firmware, or work on the provider's or LG's servers.
LGLG TV Error Code 201: What It Means and How to Fix It
Error 201 on an LG TV comes with a message that there is no signal. LG's official list of TV error codes groups it with error 501 and gives two fixes when the network does have a signal: switch from the 5 GHz band to 2.4 GHz, or reset the router's settings.
LGLG TV HDMI ARC Not Working: No Sound From the Soundbar
When a soundbar connected to an LG TV over HDMI ARC stays silent, LG's own checklist starts with volume, mute and the soundbar's function, then the cable between the ARC ports, then the TV's Output Speaker setting. If the soundbar gives no sound with any connected device, LG says it needs repair.
LGLG TV Screen Flickering: Causes and How to Fix It
A flickering LG TV screen points to one of two places: the signal reaching the TV (weak broadcast signal, loose or worn cables, the set-top box or other external device) or the TV itself. One test with the remote tells you which, and the rest of the checks follow from that result.
LGLG TV Turns On by Itself? Check the Timer and SIMPLINK (HDMI-CEC)
When an LG TV turns on by itself with no other visible issue, LG names two settings-side causes: the Power On Timer, or a connected HDMI device waking the TV through SIMPLINK (HDMI-CEC). If neither is it, LG's next steps are a software update and a full power cycle, then service.
LGLG TV Won't Turn On? Standby Light, Power Cord and Remote Checks
When an LG TV won't turn on, LG starts with the standby light on the lower edge of the TV and the power connection. Reseat the power cord, press the power button on the TV itself, then replace the remote batteries or check the outlet and circuit breaker depending on what happens. Clicking or whistling noises, or a red light that keeps blinking, point to a fault that LG service should handle.
LGLG Magic Remote Not Working: How to Re-Pair It
When the Magic Remote stops responding or the on-screen pointer disappears, the remote has usually lost its registration with the TV. Re-registering it (unpair with Back + Home, then press the Wheel button) fixes most cases in under two minutes.
LGLG TV Keeps Disconnecting from Wi-Fi? 8 Fixes That Work
An LG webOS TV that keeps dropping Wi-Fi almost always has a network-side problem (weak signal, an unstable 5 GHz band or a router glitch), not a broken TV. A structured restart plus a fresh connection fixes most cases.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my LG TV show error 106?+
Error 106 is a Wi-Fi connection failure that most often shows up when the TV struggles with a 5 GHz network. Connect the TV to your router's 2.4 GHz band instead, or move the router closer, and the error usually clears.
How do I fix error 137 on an LG TV?+
LG's fix is to set a DNS server manually. Go to Settings → All Settings → General → Network → Wi-Fi Connection → Advanced/Edit, turn off automatic settings, and enter 8.8.8.8 as the DNS server. Note your current DNS setting first so you can restore it if anything stops working.
How do I re-pair the Magic Remote?+
Hold the Back and Home buttons together for about 5 seconds until the power button light blinks. That unregisters the remote. Then point it at the TV and press the wheel (OK) button to register it again.