Dubai, UAE – LG Electronics announced on Tuesday the expansion of its free-to-air, ad-supported television streaming service (FAST) “LG Channels” to include the United Arab Emirates.
The company said it plans to roll out the service in the UAE gradually, starting this month. It will be available to LG smart TV users in the country.
Diverse local and global content
LG Channels in the UAE will offer a wide range of content, including a mix of local and international channels. Highlights include the local news and entertainment channel Lovin Dubai, the WATCHIT streaming service, as well as international news, sports, entertainment programs, movies, children’s programs, and documentaries.
It also offers a service of channels specializing in Korean sports, music and entertainment programs, such as “K-Baseball TV” and “Arirang TV”.
With its launch in the UAE, LG Channels now has access to 36 countries worldwide. This reflects the company’s strategy to expand its free entertainment services globally.
Absolutely. Based on available information about how LG Channels operates in global markets and the latest news regarding the UAE, here are additional details on how viewers can access the service:
Access details: How can viewers in the UAE access LG Channels?
LG Channels, a free, ad-supported streaming service (FAST), is integrated into the webOS operating system of LG Smart TVs. Therefore, accessing it is simple and straightforward for owners of these TVs in the UAE:
Qualified devices
The service is available exclusively on LG Smart TVs running webOS. It is typically built-in and automatically activated on newer LG TV models (such as OLED, QNED, and NanoCell) that run the latest versions of webOS.
Some older models (typically from 2018 onwards) may require an operating system update or acceptance of the user and privacy terms to activate the service.
Activation and access method
Viewers can access the channels in several ways as the service launches sequentially this month. In many markets, a dedicated “LG Channels” button is available on the remote control of LG Smart TVs.
Or via the Home Screen, where the service can be accessed directly through the “LG Channels” application located within the webOS home screen.
There, the service is automatically integrated into the TV’s Programming Guide when the device is updated and the UAE region is selected.
Service requirements
The service requires a stable and reliable internet connection, as it relies entirely on online streaming. A key advantage of the service is that it is free and requires no monthly subscriptions, cable fees, or registration.
LG revealed at a previous demonstration at Global Village in Dubai that the service allows visitors to explore live and on-demand channel content “without subscriptions, cables, or logins.” This underscores its ease of access for users.
