What is Tag On?
[This feature is available on certain models only.]
Tag On is a data transmission technology that can be used on smartphones with NFC (Near Field Communication). Simply by tapping your smartphone to a Tag On sticker, you can share content between your smartphone and TV.
To connect your smartphone to the TV using Tag On, they must be connected on the same Wi-Fi network or MiracastTM / Intel’s WiDi of the smart TV is set to On.
Do not attach the sticker to a metal part of the TV. Otherwise, your smartphone cannot recognise the Tag On sticker.
Do not crumple or fold the Tag On sticker. Otherwise, the Tag On is not recognised.
To purchase a Tag On sticker, please contact the LG Electronics Service Centre.
This function is supported only on a smartphone with Android 4.0 (ICS) or later.
To start Tag On for the first time
To connect your smartphone to the TV using NFC, install the Tag On app on the smartphone and complete the authentication process.
  1. Make sure that the smart TV is on the same network as your smartphone.
    If Wi-Fi cannot be enabled, go to This is the Home button on the Magic remote control. SETTINGS Network MiracastTM / Intel's WiDi and set to On.
  2. Enable the smartphone's NFC function and set to Read / Write and P2P Mode.
    For more information on enabling NFC and setting the mode, refer to the owner's manual of your smartphone.
  3. Tap your smartphone to a Tag On sticker.
    Make sure to follow the instructions on the smartphone screen and install the Tag On app and LG TV Remote app.
  4. Tap the smartphone to the Tag On sticker again.
  5. Enter the pairing key displayed on the smart TV into the smartphone.
    When two or more TVs are detected, the pairing key is displayed only after the TV you want to connect to is selected in the device list.
  6. When the connection is made properly, you can use Tag On.
The information of the connected TV is saved in the Tag On sticker. You can reset the information in the Settings menu of the smartphone Tag On app.
To use the Tag On
Follow the steps below to share content on your NFC-enabled smartphone.
  1. Tap the NFC-enabled smartphone to a Tag On sticker.
  2. The Tag On app starts running on the smartphone to connect to the smart TV.
    • To use a Wi-Fi network, make sure that the smart TV is on the same network as your smartphone.
    • If the smart TV and the smartphone are not on the same network, use Wi-Fi Direct.
If the Tag On app is not installed, the installation page appears automatically.
For more information on how to share content between your smartphone and TV, refer to the Tag On app's help. Click to run the Tag On app on your smartphone and select the Settings menu to view the help.