I remember the first time I noticed faint outlines on my LG TV screen after pausing a movie for a few minutes. That is when I truly understood the value of a good screensaver. Screensavers aren’t just for aesthetic appeal, they serve a vital role in protecting your screen from image retention, often called screen burn-in.
Screensavers can be calming sceneries, downloaded images, or personal photos you’ve captured. If you own an LG Smart TV and want to enable or change your screensaver, this guide will walk you through every step.
How to Enable or Change LG TV Screensaver?
Your LG TV’s screensaver will activate whenever the screen is idle and no content is playing. Depending on your TV’s WebOS version, the steps can differ slightly, so let’s walk through both.
LG Smart TVs Running WebOS 5.0 and Newer
- Start by switching on your LG Smart TV
- Grab the remote and press the Home button to open the main menu.
- From here, scroll across and select the Art Gallery option.
- A beautiful selection of images and themed galleries will appear.
- Use the directional keys to highlight your choice and press Select to set it.
If you prefer something personal or unique, you can also download additional galleries and images to use. Some of these screensavers include soft background music, and you can easily choose whether to keep the sound on or mute it for a more peaceful display.
For LG Smart TVs Running WebOS 4.0 and Older
If your TV dates back to 2017 or earlier, there’s a slightly different route.
- Grab your Magic Remote and hit the Home button.
- Look for and open the Gallery app.
- Inside the app, select My Photos and tap on the Add button.
- Select the picture you want to use as you LG TV screensaver.
- Click on the Complete button and that’s it.
Here is where you can get creative. Either browse the TV’s internal storage or plug in a USB drive filled with your favorite images. Choose the photos you want to display. Your selected images will now cycle as your screensaver, adding a personal touch to your TV screen whenever it is idle.
Enabling Screensaver Promotions on Other LG TVs
Certain LG TV models might lack the Art Gallery app. In that case, you can opt for promotional screensavers provided by LG or select apps.
- Pick up your remote and press the Settings button.
- A menu will slide in from the side — select the Settings icon.
- Go to General, then navigate to System and open Additional Settings.
- Find the Screensaver Promotion option and switch it on.
Now, your screen will display promotional images or app content when not in use, adding life to an otherwise blank screen.
LG TV Models That Don’t Support Gallery Mode
Most LG Smart TVs released from 2017 onwards come equipped with either Gallery Mode or the Gallery app. However, not every newer model includes this feature. A few 2023 LG TV models dropped Gallery Mode app support.
List of LG TVs From 2023 That Do Not Support Gallery Mode
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So, where do you stand on LG’s screensaver options? Have you tried customizing yours, or are you using the default settings? If your specific LG model uses a different method to set screensavers, I’d love to hear about it. Drop your TV model and your experience below — it might just help someone else in the same situation.
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