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Purchased the latest LG smart TV but don’t know what to do with it? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Thankfully, there are plenty of things you can do with your new smart TV, from checking the weather to catching up on the news. Most importantly, though, you can use streaming video on demand (SVOD) services like Foxtel Now. We have a simple, step-by-step guide to walk you through setting up Foxtel Now on your LG smart TV.
Foxtel rebranded its Foxtel Play service under the name Foxtel Now, but LG smart TVs still access the service using the Foxtel Play app. The content is the same – only the name is different.
Please note that Foxtel Now, through the Foxtel Play app, is only available on some 2013 LG models and nothing newer.
Chipset | Compatible models |
---|---|
H13 | 60LA8600, 55LA8600 |
M13 - LCD | 60LA7410, 55LA7400, 55LA6620, 50LA6620, 47LA6620,42LA6620, 60LA6230, 55LA6230, 50LA6230, 42LA6230,32LA6230, 60LN5710, 55LN5710, 42LN5710, 55LA6200, 55LA6910, 42LA6910 |
Note: The Foxtel Play application should already be loaded on your LG smart TV. If not, update your LG smart TV to the latest firmware before continuing.
Streaming Foxtel Now on an LG smart TV has a number of advantages. If you're watching Anytime content (catch-up TV, in other words), you can pause and rewind up to 30 minutes in any program. You can also save your favourite channels in a single list, making it easier to switch between them. And if you have kids running around, you'll be glad to know there are plenty of parental controls available through Foxtel Now on LG smart TVs.
The only real downside to streaming Foxtel Now on your LG smart TV is the fact it takes up one of your five available slots for registered Foxtel Now devices. If you've already registered five devices to your Foxtel Now account, you can only switch them out once every month.
If your specific LG TV doesn't support Foxtel Now out of the box, don't fret. There are plenty of other ways to stream Foxtel Now on your TV. By purchasing and connecting any of the devices below to your LG TV, you'll be able to install the Foxtel app and start streaming
Alternatively, you can look at signing up to the regular Foxtel service and using the included Foxtel iQ box to watch the latest TV shows and movies on your LG TV. If that sounds appealing to you, you'll want to take advantage of the deal below to save money on a subscription.
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I have an lg 2017 model How don I set up Foxtel now on this?
Thankyou
Hi Dottie,
Thanks for your question.
Unfortunately, Foxtel has not yet released its updated Foxtel Now app for modern LG Smart TVs and the older Foxtel Play app is only supported on LG TVs from 2013 and earlier. As such, you’ll need to either wait for Foxtel to release the new Foxtel Now app (no ETA on that yet) or purchase a separate streaming device such as Google Chromecast.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Matt
Thanks Matt
I’ve just swapped to TVs around like to know where the two coax type cables go to on foxtel box and how to tune TV for fox on a 2010 model lg 42 inch tv
Hello Cags!
Thanks for your question.
Please be advised that you have come thru finder.com.au and we are a financial comparison and general information provider. In order to properly set up your Foxtel box, kindly contact Foxtel thru their website or thru their dedicated phone technical team so you may be able to configure and successfully set your foxtel box.
Regards,
Chester