How to Block Ads on LG Smart TV [6 Ways]

We often hear LG TV users talking about the annoying ads on their screens. As there is no dedicated ad-blocking option or application for LG Smart TV, there are several alternative ways to limit or restrict the ads. In this article, we have discussed about six different ways to block the ads on your LG Smart TV. You can go through these methods and use your LG TV ad-free.

Different Methods to Block Ads on LG Smart TV

Try all the methods listed below to block ads on your LG Smart TV.

Uncheck the Advertisement Agreement

If you have agreed to the advertisement policy while setting up your LG Smart TV, you need to disable it to avoid ads. But remember that when you uncheck the advertisement agreement, you will not be able to access certain applications.

1. Hit the Settings button on the remote control and move to All Settings.

2. Hit the Support tab and select Privacy & Terms.

3. Pick the User Agreements option and uncheck the Internet-Based Advertisement option.

Turn Off Live Plus and Home Promotion

The LG Smart TV uses the Live Plus and the Home Promotion feature to show you relevant ads and suggestions based on the content you watch frequently. You can disable these two features to access your LG TV without ads.

Disable the Live Plus option on LG TV:

1. Move to the Settings section on your LG Smart TV and choose the All Settings option.

2. Click the General tab and choose Additional Settings.

3. Locate the Live Plus option and swipe the toggle to turn off the feature. In addition to this, turn off the Screen Saver Promotion toggle to restrict the ads showing on the screen saver.

Disable the Home Promotion option on LG TV:

1. Move to Settings and choose the All Settings option.

2. Next, tap the General tab on the left-side menu and hit System.

3. Now, find the Additional Settings option and choose Home Settings.

4. Swipe the toggle button near the Home Promotion option to turn it off. Now, the ads will not be displayed on the Home menu.

Subscribe to the Premium Plan

Popular streaming apps like YouTube allow users to stream their content with limited advertisements. Hence, you may get interrupted by ads frequently while watching your desired shows and listening to your favorite music on LG TV. To avoid ads on these streaming apps, you need to buy the premium version. After purchasing the subscription, you can get an ad-free streaming experience.

Change DNS to Block Ads on LG TV

The next way to block ads on LG TV is to change the DNS on your device. Changing the DNS to third-party servers will block ads as they communicate with web addresses. However, this method won’t block all ads, especially those embedded in LG’s native apps or system UI.

1. Go to the Network Settings on your LG Smart TV.

2. Select the Wired Connection or Wi-Fi Connection option.

3. Click the Edit button and move to the DNS Server field.

4. You need to provide 94.140.14.14 or any other DNS in the given empty field. Then, tap the Connect button to save the changes.

Configure Router Settings

1. Launch a browser on the PC or Phone and visit the router website.

2. Next, provide your account credentials to log in to your account.

3. Move to Settings on the website, and select the URL Filtering/Blocking/Security/Firewall/Parental Control option on the router page.

4. Then, you need to enter the following URLs in the given field.

5. Once you enter the domain in the filter section, click on the Save button. Now, connect your LG TV to the Wi-Fi network and check whether the ads are displaying or not.

Disable Store Mode on LG TV

Most of the new LG TV models come with a built-in Store Mode function to improve the picture settings and display ads. If you have accidentally enabled it, you need to turn off the Store Mode to avoid receiving ads on your LG TV.

1. Press the Settings button and select the Gear-shaped icon shown on the TV.

2. Select General and choose the option Home/Store Mode.

3. Then, click the option Home Mode and press the OK button to disable the store mode on your TV.

For LG NetCast TVs, go to the TV Menu → Select Option → Tap Mode Setting → Choose Home Use to turn off the store mode.

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