Ads are inescapable. They swarm you as you look for something to watch, and then they interrupt you as you’re watching. Like the best movie monsters, they disguise themselves and surprise you without warning. They are offered as a compromise if you want to pay less for a service, and yet even when you’re paying a lot for something, they still seem to show up.
Even LG’sWebOS, among the more popular smart TV operating systems due to its simple interface and lack of clutter, is guilty of ads. Well, one, mainly.WebOSfeatures a banner on the home page advertising suggested content from its free channels or partnered companies. It’s mainly something you likely don’t want to watch. And as if that wasn’t bad enough, if you happen to scroll over it, the banner will start playing a clip or trailer. Static ads that turn to video when grazed should be illegal.
Fortunately, there is a way to remove theLGWebOS banner. Here’s how.
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LG WebOS is the operating system that runs many LG TVs. The interface is easy to interact with and it offers adaptive features to its environment, so it can dim the picture if it’s bright out or turn up the volume if the noise is loud
Why does LG have a banner ad?
Dreaded spon con
LG, like many TV manufacturers, boasts countless “free” channels and titles for viewers to enjoy. This content is used to market the TV, as LG, along with Samsung, Sony, and many others attempt to entice potential buyers with loads of extra stuff to watch, play, and listen to. LG’s collection is referred to as LG Channels, with over 300 options that range from reality shows to dramas to local news and sports.
LG Channels are free in that they don’t cost anything to enjoy, but you have to pay for the TV to get them, and, more significantly, they are populated with ads. Any savvy content consumer knows the price of free when it comes to entertainment, and that cost is commercials and ads, most of which are played at a louder volume than the content you’re actually sitting down to watch.
Most often, the introduction of ads and commercials means a discount somewhere else; that’s how some budget-friendly TVs can offer you a new model at a cheaper price than a top tier manufacturer. LG certainly falls into the latter category, and indeed, its operating system is almost completely devoid of ads. Almost.
What do you really get from your smart TV’s free channels?
Commercials, ads, and tracking technology mean all the free perks comes at a cost.
How to remove WebOS banner ad
A journey deep within settings
The annoying ad is on as a default because I can’t imagine anyone willingly turning it on. But you can turn it off. You just have to scour the depths of the menu.
Once you turn it off, you won’t have any more banners, and instead you will see a static image that encourages you to check out available apps. It still takes up a lot of space, and now it doesn’t do anything, but it’s certainly better than the alternative. Cheers to a simple, clean home page.
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