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How do I watch Fubo on my LG Smart TV?

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Overview

👋 Welcome to Fubo! This guide helps you get started with the Fubo app on your LG Smart TV from start to finish.

In this article:

Select a link below to jump to a section, or just scroll down the page.

📲 Set Up & Install

  1. Press the “Home” button on your LG remote — this opens your main menu.
  2. Go to the LG Content Store.
    You’ll recognize it by the little shopping bag icon.
  3. Use the Search feature (🔍) in the top corner and type Fubo.
  4. When you see Fubo in the results, select it.
  5. Hit Install to download the app.
  6. When the download finishes, choose Launch to open the app.

🔑 Sign In to Fubo

You can sign in two ways:

  • Using a code (recommended): Open the app on your TV and follow the on-screen instructions. On a phone, tablet, or computer, visit the link shown onscreen, enter the code, and you’ll be logged in instantly.
     
  • Using your email and password: Select Sign In with Email, then enter your Fubo login credentials.

💡 Quick Tips

  • Codes expire in 5 minutes ⏰.
     
  • Refresh the page for a new code if needed.
     
  • Don’t have a Fubo account? Create one here.
     
  • Forgot your password? Reset it here.
     
  • Still not working? Try Sign In with Email manually.
     

🏠 Browsing the Fubo Home Screen

On the Fubo home screen, you’ll find:

  • Guide: Browse live and upcoming programs across all your channels.
     
  • Sports, Shows, Movies: Explore by category or genre.
     
  • My Stuff: Quickly access your favorites, recordings, and recently watched shows.
     

💡 Tip: Select All in the Guide to see every channel included in your plan.

ℹ️ Basic LG TV Controls

  1. Select Guide from the main navigation menu in your Fubo app.
  2. Use the up, down, left, or right arrow buttons on your remote to browse channels and programs.
  3. Press OK or Enter on your remote to choose a program or menu item.

Using the Back Button

  • First press: While focused on the current time slot, press Back once to highlight the channel card in the selected row.
  • Second press: Press Back again to return to the top of the guide.
  • Third press: Press Back a third time to return to the main navigation menu.

🔍 Search 

Looking for something specific? 

  • Search: Use the on-screen keyboard to search by title, team, or network.
     
  • Voice Search: If your remote has a microphone button, hold it down and say what you’re looking for.

💡 Pro Tip: Searching by network name (like ESPN or MTV) shows what’s currently airing live on that channel.

🎥 Watching Live & On-Demand

  • Live TV: Go to the Guide and select what’s currently airing.
     
  • On-Demand: Access shows, movies, and past episodes anytime.
     
  • Restart/Lookback: Missed the beginning? Restart the program or watch from earlier in the day (where available).

💡 Pro Tip: While watching live, press and hold the back button on your remote to return to the previous channel.

🔽 Filters & Personalization

Use filters to customize your experience. 

Apply filters in the Guide to browse by genre—like Live Sports, Trending, or Just Added.

Popular filters on Fubo:

  • Sports: The Sports filter allows you to set up for every approaching season. 
    • Choose your sports, league and team all within the Sports page.
    • Set sporting events to record ahead of time.
    • Follow your favorite team so that you never miss a game.
  • Movies: Browse through movie categories like:
    • Trending Now
    • Edge-of-your-seat Thrillers 
    • For the Kids
  • Favorites:
    • Highlight any channel in the Guide and select Add to Favorites.
    • Your favorites appear at the top of the Guide.
    • To rearrange them, select Reorder Favorites and move them into your preferred order. 

To learn more about Favorites, check out How do I Favorite the channels I watch most?

☁️ Manage Your Recordings

Never miss a moment:

  • Record live shows or events from the Guide or program page. Check out How can I record a program? 
     
  • Access, delete or manage your recordings under My Stuff > Recordings.

🏈 Sports Features

Sports fans, you’re in for a treat:

🔄 App Updates

Keep your Fubo app up to date for the best performance.

  1. Press the Home button on your LG remote.
  2. Scroll to and select the LG Content Store.
  3. Go to the Apps section.
  4. Look for Updates (sometimes labeled My Apps depending on your TV model).
  5. If Fubo has an available update, select Update.

LG TVs often auto-update apps in the background. If Fubo isn’t showing up in the updates list, you likely already have the latest version.

❌ Exit or Close the App

Exiting the Fubo app is easy!

Use the Back or Exit Button

  1. Press the Back button on your LG remote until you return to the LG Home screen.
     
  2. If your remote includes an Exit button, press it once to close the app immediately.
     

Return to the Home Screen

  1. Press the Home button on your remote.
     
  2. This will exit the app and take you back to the LG Home screen.

💬 Troubleshooting

If something’s not working quite right:

  • App not loading: Restart your device and check your internet connection.
     
  • Sign-in issues: Reset your password or try another sign-in method.
     
  • Playback issues: Restart your app, close other running apps, or reinstall if needed.
     

📎 See: Common Troubleshooting Steps 

👤 Account & Billing

At https://www.fubo.tv/account you can do any of the following:

  • Update payment methods
     
  • Change your plan
     
  • Cancel or resubscribe
     
  • View billing history

If you originally subscribed to Fubo through Roku, any changes you wish to make must be made directly through your Roku account. See: How do I change my Roku billed Fubo subscription? 

To contact Roku directly for assistance with your account, visit 👉 https://support.roku.com/ 
 

🆘 Need More Help?

For more help, use the search bar at the top of the Help Center, or select the Contact Us button on the page to reach our support team.

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