LG’s 2023 TVs are finally getting Google Cast support

LG is adding Google Cast support to its 2023 smart TVs with the webOS 24 update

The company LG is known as one of the leaders in home appliances and smart TVs, but until recently its models lacked built-in support for Google Cast. To stream content from mobile devices to LG TVs, users had to resort to third-party devices such as Google TV or Nvidia Shield TV. However, in early 2024, the company announced that new 2024 TV models will have built-in support for Chromecast. Now, the feature is also becoming available for select 2023 TVs.

Chromecast.

WebOS 24 update for 2023 models

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According to a report FlatpanelsHD (via 9to5Google), LG has started releasing the update webOS 24 (firmware version 23.20.50) for select models OLED TVs in 2023, including C3 and G3. This update brings native support for Google Cast, allowing content to be streamed directly from devices without the need for third-party streamers. The update was originally expected to be released in 2025, but LG has decided to release it earlier for its premium models.

The update is expected to be available in 2025, but LG has decided to release it earlier for its premium models.

What does the update include

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Besides support for Chromecast, the webOS 24 update brings a few other improvements:

• LG Sports Portal is a special feature for tracking sports events, available in some regions.
• Bug fixes and optimization of TVs.

Now LG smart TV users can enjoy the convenience of Google Cast, streaming videos, music and other media from phones, tablets and computers directly to their TVs without the need for additional hardware.

Google Cast.

A long-awaited update for Google Cast fans

LG previously supported AirPlay – Apple’s Google Cast counterpart – for nearly five years, but the lack of Chromecast remained a notable drawback for Android device users. With the release of the webOS 24 update, that gap has been addressed, and LG TV owners will now be able to use both technologies to stream content.

AirPlay AirPlay -a counterpart to Apple’s Google Cast-is now available for content streaming.

The update is rolling out gradually in different regions and for different models, so it may take some time before it’s available to all users. However, those who don’t want to wait can install the update manually by following the official instructions from LG.

The update will be rolled out gradually across different regions and models, so it may take some time before it becomes available to all users.

Comparison with competitors

This news coincided with the announcement Samsung of an update One UI for its smart TVs. Samsung plans to provide up to seven years of OS updates for some of its models, while LG promises support for its premium TVs for up to five years. While that’s a bit short compared to Samsung’s offer, such a timeframe is still a weighty one for the smart TV market.

Such a timeframe is still significant for the smart TV market.

Benefits of native Google Cast support

Now, with Google Cast support, LG TVs become even more versatile for users. The ability to stream content without the use of third-party devices makes the viewing experience much easier, whether it’s movies, shows, music, or screen mirroring. This is especially true for those who are already actively using the Google ecosystem on their mobile devices.

The introduction of this feature to the 2023 lineup makes LG TVs even more competitive in the smart device market, offering consumers more integrated solutions and conveniences.

Logic TVs are now available in the 2023 lineup.