Setting up an LG webOS player

Introduction

You are in the right spot if you want to create your Digital Signage player
based on webOS using the software.

Keep in mind, though, that this process requires some basic IT skills.

Prerequisites & Compatibility

The Compatibility list for webOS devices is based on the firmware version. Here’s a full list of supported firmware versions!

Check the firmware version of any device to see if it is compatible with the webOS Software. Here is a list of all the supported TV screens.

1. Turn on the display

2. Set display by “tutorial” (first option after display starts)

Important – Must Read

Please do not skip the LG tutorial and set the display Timezone, time, date, location, and internet connection. Otherwise, the system will not work correctly.

3. Once set, go to Settings -> Ez-settings

4. Select SI Server Setting

5. In Server Menu, select the following options:

  • Fully qualified domain – ON
  • Type the below link:

dsbackend.link/webos

  1. Application Launch mode – Local
  2. Local Application Upgrade – Remote
  3. Application type – IPK
  4. Auto set – OFF

Important

The Auto set – OFF is a mandatory setting. If you leave that to “On,” you cannot update the application remotely. Always keep this option OFF.

6. Go up to Local Application Upgrade

7. Select Remote

8. The app starts downloading and installing

9. Once done, restart the display by pressing power off and power on the remote control

Once the display is started with the App, a Registration code will appear in the middle of the screen.

1. Turn on the display

2. Set display by “tutorial” (first option after display starts)

Important – Must Read

Please do not skip the LG tutorial and set the display Timezone, time, date, location, and internet connection. Otherwise, the system will not work correctly.

3. Once set, go to Settings -> Ez-settings

4. Select SI Server Setting

5. In Server Menu, select the following options:

  • Fully qualified domain – ON
    • Type the below link:
    • dsbackend.link/webos
  1. Application Launch mode – Local
  2. Local Application Upgrade – Remote
  3. Application type – IPK

6. Go up to Local Application Upgrade

7. Select Remote

1. Turn on the display

Important – Must Read

Please do not skip the LG tutorial and set the display Timezone, time, date, location, and internet connection. Otherwise, the system will not work correctly.

2. Press & hold the Settings button on the remote control until a small grey bubble appears

3. On the remote control, press 8080 and confirm by pressing OK

4. Display turns into the Server settings menu

5. In Server Menu, select the following options:

  • Fully qualified domain – ON
    • Type the below link:
    • dsbackend.link/webos

Application Launch mode – Local

Local Application Upgrade – Remote

Application type – IPK

6. Go up to Local Application Upgrade

7. Select Remote

8. The app starts downloading and installing

9. Once done, restart the display by pressing power off and power on the remote control

Once the display is started with the App, you will see a Registration code in the middle of the screen.

Registering a webOS Player on your Account

After seeing the registration code on your LG TV screen, you must register the player to your Account.

  1. Login to your Account and Go to the “Screens” section.
  2. Create a new Screen entry by clicking the “+Add Screen” button.
  3. A new window will pop up. Choose the webOS Player option.
  4. In the “Registration Code” field, type in the 9-digit registration code you see on your TV screen and click the “Save” button.
  5. After a minute or so, your player should register with your Account, and the assigned content should start showing on the screen.

LG Limitations

WebOS comes with some limitations compared to the RPi Player. See the full list of LG webOS limitations.