How to Change LG Smart TV Name? New & Old Models

It is common to have multiple Smart TVs in a home. When these TVs are all made by the same brand, it can be difficult to distinguish between them when trying to connect to them wirelessly.

To address this issue, LG TVs have a feature that allows you to change the name of your TV. This makes it easier to identify your TV when you are trying to connect to it, and it also helps prevent confusion when using multiple LG TVs in the same household.

How to Rename New LG Smart TV

Follow the below steps if you are using LG Smart TV’s 2021 models. Or skip this process to the next if you are using older models.

1. Press the Settings button on your LG remote.

2. Select All Settings on the TV screen.

3. Then choose the General option.

4. Now, select the Devices menu.

5. Choose the TV Management option.

6. Select TV Information.

7. Now your TV name will be displayed on the screen.

8. To change the name, select Device Name and enter a new name.

9. Press Enter to save the new name.

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How to Change LG Smart TV Name [Old Models]

On older models of LG Smart TVs, you can change the name of your TV in the Network settings. Here are the steps on how to do it:

1. Press the Home button on your LG TV remote.

2. Select the Settings icon on the Home screen.

3. Choose the Network option under the Settings option.

4. In the Network section, you will see the TV Name.

5. Select the TV Name field and type the new name for your TV.

6. After changing the name, select the Enter button on the keyboard to rename and confirm your new TV name.

The name you change in the Network settings will be used to identify your TV on AirPlay, Bluetooth, and other wireless connection settings.

It is important to note that special characters, such as spaces, underscores, and hyphens, may not be displayed on all devices. Therefore, it is best to use a simple, easy-to-remember name that does not contain any special characters.

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How to Change Input Name on LG Smart TV

In addition to changing the name of your LG TV, you can also change the names of the inputs on your TV. This can be helpful if you have multiple inputs connected to your TV, such as a Blu-ray player, a game console, and a streaming device. By changing the names of the inputs, you can easily identify which input is connected to which device.

To change the name of an input on your LG TV, follow these steps:

1. Press the Inputs button on your LG TV remote.

2. Scroll down to the All Inputs option and select it.

3. Select the input that you want to change the name of.

4. In the Input Label drop-down menu, select the new name for the input.

5. Press the Enter button on your remote to save the changes.

How to Change Input Name on Old LG TV

On older models of LG Smart TVs, you can change the names of the inputs on your TV from the Home Dashboard. Here are the steps on how to do it:

1. Press the Home button on your LG TV remote.

2. On the Home screen, choose the Home Dashboard option.

3. Select the three-dotted menu in the Home Dashboard section in the top right corner.

4. Select the Edit menu and choose the Edit Inputs option.

5. Under Edit inputs, select the input that you want to rename.

6. Type the input name and click the Enter button.

To rename your LG TV and its inputs, follow the steps above. This will help you easily identify your TV and its inputs without trouble. If you cannot find the TV name or have any other issues, please let us know in the comments. We will be happy to help.