The term SIMPLINK refers to the HDMI-CEC feature on LG TV. After enabling this feature, you can use your LG TV remote to control different devices connected over the HDMI port of your TV.
For instance, if you connect a Blu-ray player to an LG TV and turn it on, the TV will switch to the desired input automatically. This allows you to control various multimedia devices efficiently without changing your LG TV input manually. Go through the curated guide to learn the procedure in detail.
How to Turn On Simplink on LG webOS 22 & 6.0
1. After turning on your LG TV, push the Settings button on the remote.
2. Next, using your remote navigation buttons, go to All Settings and select General.
3. Under the General section, choose Devices and select HDMI Settings.
4. While you’re in the HDMI settings, push the SIMPLINK (HDMI-CEC) toggle to ON. This will enable the HDMI-CEC feature on your LG TV.
How to Turn On SIMPLINK on LG webOS 5.0 & 4.5
1. Using your TV remote, go to All Settings and select the Connection tab.
2. From there, choose HDMI Device Settings/Device Connection Settings.
3. Next, scroll through the options and enable the SIMPLINK (HDMI-CEC) toggle to ON.
4. Parallelly, you can click the toggle again to turn off SIMPLINK on LG TV.
How to Turn On SIMPLINK on LG webOS 4.0 and Old Models
1. After booting up your LG TV, press the Settings button on the remote.
2. Select All Settings and choose the General menu.
3. After that, you can turn ON the SIMPLINK (HDMI-CEC) feature on it.
Once turning on the SIMPLINK, connect any external HDMI devices that support the HDMI-CEC feature, like Blu-ray Player, soundbar, gaming consoles, and others. Now, using the external device, you can perform minor controls on your LG TV.
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FAQ
By configuring the LG TV inputs and pressing the SIMPLINK button on the remote control, you can make it work.
Loosened HDMI cables are the major cause of the CEC feature malfunctioning. So, inspect the HDMI cables and ensure they are connected properly without any physical damage.
