LG replacement remotes typically use either infrared (IR) or radio frequency (RF). Product listings usually label these as “Infrared” or “Radio Frequency.”
Battery requirements vary by model. Many listings specify 2 × AA batteries, others list 2 × AAA, and one listing shows “0 AAA” in its details (an ambiguous entry in the listing).
Simplified replacement remotes commonly omit voice control, RF pairing/receiver support, and cursor/pointer (motion) functions. Such models usually provide only basic remote functions rather than advanced smart-TV navigation.
Magic-style remotes may include motion-based navigation, a scroll/scroll wheel, and voice-command capability. Many replacement or simplified remotes explicitly omit voice and cursor/motion features and instead offer only standard button navigation.
Listings typically say the remote “works with” specific LG TV models (often listing compatible model codes), indicate which LG models the remote replaces, or note compatibility with LG Smart TVs running webOS.
IR-based replacements are usually plug-and-play with no programming or pairing required. RF remotes require the supplied USB dongle and a brief pairing/registration step to connect the remote to the TV.
Hospitality-focused remotes can include commercial features such as master TV setup, cloning (copying settings to multiple units), special installation menus, and Pro:Centric configuration options for managed deployments.
At least one universal replacement in the listings offers a learning feature plus three app shortcut keys (typically assigned to streaming services or a favorite channel). Availability varies by model.