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Why can't I watch live TV on ITV Hub on my LG TV?

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William Rodriguez

Published Jan 12, 2026

Unfortunately, there's still no support on LG TVs for people looking to watch ITV Player/Hub. It doesn't come pre-installed on LG televisions, and many others that don't use the Android operating system either*.

How do I watch ITV live on my LG Smart TV?

Press the 'Home' button on your remote control and open the LG content store. Select the 'Apps' category and find ITV Hub within the selection of apps. Select 'Install' > “OK” when prompted to begin your download. When the download is finished you can launch it immediately or it can be found later under 'My apps'.

Why can I not watch live TV on ITV Hub?

On iOS and Android devices, go to the 'Live TV section off the app and swipe the screen to scroll through the channels. Sometimes a show will only have television rights and not online rights. If this happens you will receive a message saying the programme is unavailable - don't worry, this isn't a technical fault.

Can you watch live TV on LG Smart TV?

You can use your LG Smart TV to watch Live TV Streaming Services and On Demand Streaming Services.

Does LG Smart TV have ITV Hub?

wrong! Nope, it looks like a lot of the 2020 LG TVs didn't come with some useful apps like ITV Hub, All 4 and My5. Having a quick search on the internet, it seems that LG failed to come to an agreement with Freeview for some of their latest models, hence why the apps aren't added.

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Why is ITV Hub not working on my smart TV?

Reinstall Your ITV Hub app To Fix The Error

Go to your smart TV Home screen and scroll to Settings. Navigate to the Apps section or you can find this option under Device in some smart TV models. Under Downloaded apps, select the ITV Hub app. Select Uninstall and then select OK.

How do I set up ITV Hub on my smart TV?

First, open the ITV Hub app on your TV and select 'Sign in now', you'll be taken to the screen that has 3 steps with the heading 'Sign in' or 'Sign up to unlock great ITV shows'. If you're signed in on that device you'll be asked to 'Enter the code shown on your TV'.

How do I set up Live TV on my LG Smart TV UK?

How to set up over-the-air channels on your LG TV

  1. Select antenna. ...
  2. Enter ZIP code.To locate full programming information for your local channels, the TV will require your ZIP code. ...
  3. Connect your antenna. ...
  4. Begin scanning for channels. ...
  5. Complete channel scan. ...
  6. Enjoy live TV. ...
  7. Peruse channel guide.

Why is my LG TV not picking up channels?

When a cable/satellite box is used, the TV's tuner is not in use and will not locate any channels. Be sure the antenna or cable is connected directly to the back of the television. If there is a way to make any adjustments to the antenna, please try to rotate or adjust it slightly.

Why are my LG channels not working?

Reset your Internet connection. Wait 60 seconds to turn it back on and check to make sure your smart TVs network connection has reconnected. Toggle CHANNEL PLUS or LG CHANNELS off and on, again. Go to your TV's general settings and navigate to the channels.

Why can't I watch live TV on ITV Hub on my Sony TV?

In order to watch ITV's on-demand player, ITV Hub, you'll need to have YouView enabled on your TV. It is possible to enable YouView on many Sony Bravia models, however, there are televisions in which this won't be possible.

Why can't I watch live TV on ITV Hub on my Hisense TV?

ITV Hub is not available on Hisense Smart TVs by default. Although it does come preinstalled in some TVs, this is not the case here. You will have to manually install the ITV Hub app on your TV set.

Can you watch live TV on ITV Hub on Xbox?

You can watch ITV2 on your Xbox, you'll just need to directly download the ITV Hub app and follow a few important steps. To do this, head over to the store, find the ITV Hub app, and download it.

How can I watch live TV on my smart TV?

Set up the Live Channels app

  1. On your Android TV, go to the Home screen.
  2. Scroll down to the "Apps" row.
  3. Select the Live Channels app.
  4. If you can't find it, download it from the Play Store. ...
  5. Select the source you want to load channels from.
  6. After you load all the channels you want, select Done.

How do I update my LG Smart TV?

  1. Press the Home/Smart. ...
  2. Click the Settings icon in the top-right.
  3. Choose the All Settings option at the bottom.
  4. Choose the General menu from the left.
  5. Scroll down, near the bottom of the list, and select About this TV.
  6. From here, make sure Allow automatic updates is checked, and click the Check for updates button.

Why does my LG TV say no signal?

Troubleshooting Tips

Try switching to each other input, maybe the ports aren't labelled correctly. Try connecting the HDMI cable into a different Input port, maybe the port is malfunctioning. Try connecting a different device to the TV (or the same device to a different TV), maybe the other deviceis causing the issue.

Why is my TV not finding digital channels?

First check that your TV is set to the correct Source or Input, try changing the Source or Input to AV, TV, Digital TV or DTV if you haven't already. If your “No Signal” message is not due to incorrect Source or Input being selected, then it's most likely caused by a set up or antenna fault.

How can I get local channels on my LG Smart TV without an antenna?

Sling TV, the US live streaming service, has added a feature that integrates free, local over-the-air (OTA) broadcast channels into the Sling TV guide on 2020 LG Smart televisions with webOS 5.0, without the need to switch inputs or applications.

Why is my LG Smart TV not programmed?

Sometimes a 'not programmed' error occurs because the connections are not fixed correctly. Ensure that your TV plugged in correctly at the wall, as well as any other devices you need are plugged in, such as your set-top box. Then wiggle each of the HDMI or Scart connections to check they're secure.

How do I add streaming channels to my LG Smart TV?

How to install apps?

  1. Press the Home button on the remote control.
  2. LG Content Store will launch.
  3. Select APPS category shown at the top of the screen. The list of available apps in selected category will be shown.
  4. Select an app from the list.
  5. Read the details of the app and then press Install.

Why can't I watch ITV live on LG Smart TV?

Unfortunately, there's still no support on LG TVs for people looking to watch ITV Player/Hub. It doesn't come pre-installed on LG televisions, and many others that don't use the Android operating system either*.

How do I update my ITV Hub on my TV?

Navigate to the Apps area. Press and hold the select button on the ITV Hub app and a sub-menu will appear. Select “Update apps” and if an update for ITV Hub is available, select it. Choose “Update” - this might take a few minutes.

Why does ITV Hub not work on my IPAD?

If you want to get ITV Hub working quickly, then you can try clearing your cache, your cookies and switching to another web browser. You'll also want to make sure that your device is fully updated, as well as resetting your home router and the device that you're using.