LG TV's built-in Media Player app turns your television into a local media powerhouse
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Craig Donaldson
Summary
The article is a personal review and guide to the LG Media Player app, which the author discovered on their LG TV. It explains how the app allows users to play local media files (videos, music, photos) from USB drives or network-attached storage (NAS) directly on the TV, bypassing streaming services. The author walks through the app's features, interface, supported formats, and setup process, highlighting its utility for playing high-bitrate local content that streaming services may not offer. The piece positions the Media Player as an underrated, powerful tool for LG TV owners who want more control over their media playback.
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I discovered the best app on my LG TV, and it has nothing to do with streaming.
It's not flashy, it's not advertised, but it's arguably the most useful tool on the entire platform.
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