How to download and use Amazon Prime Video on LG's smart TV

LG's smart TVs allow users to watch movies and series on Amazon Prime Video. Available for free download at the webOS operating system app store, Amazon's service has exclusive titles, as well as renowned movie productions and kid-specific content.

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Just like rival Netflix, Amazon Prime Video has a quick-access button on the television's remote control, making it easy for the user to access the application if it's ready to use. In the following tutorial, learn how to download and install the app, in addition to using its main functions on the manufacturer's television.

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Tutorial shows how to use Amazon Prime Video on a smart TV from LG with webOS system

How to install the application

Step 1. Press the home icon button on the remote control to access the TV's interactive menu;

Action to access the interactive menu of a smart TV from LG

Step 2. Use the cursor buttons on the remote control to select the "LG Content Store" card. To open the application store, press "Ok" on the remote control;

Action to access the app store of a smart TV from LG

Step 3. Navigate to the magnifying glass icon and press "Ok";

Action to open the search tool in the application store of a smart TV LG

Step 4. Use the virtual keyboard of the TV to enter the term "Amazon Prime Video";

Action to fetch the Amazon Prime Video app from the app store of a LG smartphone

Step 5. To start the search, use the "Search" button on the virtual keyboard of the TV;

Action to start a search in the app store of a LG smart TV

Step 6. Select the description of the Amazon Prime Video application and press the "Ok" button on the remote control;

Action to open the Amazon Prime Video application download screen on a LG smartphone

Step 7. Use the "Install" button to have the TV download and install the application.

Action to download the Amazon Prime Video application on a smart TV from LG

Signing in to the app

Step 1. Open the interactive menu and start the application "Amazon Prime Video";

Action to access Amazon Prime Video on a smart TV from LG

Step 2. At this point, the application will indicate the Portuguese language based on the television preferences. To proceed, select "Continue";

Action to configure the Portuguese language in Amazon Prime Video of a smart TV from LG

Step 3. Click "Sign In" to get started;

Action to start the login screen in the Amazon Prime Video app on a smart TV from LG

Step 4. Enter your Amazon email and password and click on "Log in using our secure server";

Action to log in to Amazon Prime Video on a smart TV from LG

Step 5. You will need to access the "primevideo.com/mytv" site to enable Prime Video on your TV. To do this, access the address using a computer or smartphone. Next, we will do the procedure by cell phone;

Action to start activating Amazon Prime Video on a LG smartphone

Step 6. Access the activation page, enter your login and password in the service and click the "Login" button. Then a verification code will be sent by SMS. Use the key at the indicated location and press "Log in";

Action to activate Amazon Prime Video login on a TV through the Amazon site

Step 7. At this point, an activation code will be displayed by the application on the TV screen. Go back to your mobile internet browser and enter this code in the location indicated;

Amazon Prime Video activation code on a LG smartphone

Step 8. A confirmation of the activation will be indicated on the screen. Touch "Continue" to begin using the app.

Confirmation that Amazon Prime Video has been activated on a LG smartphone

How to watch a movie or series

Step 1. The initial screen of the platform brings in the upper part of the screen some options to search contents and access specific products. To see more details about a movie or series, select the title and press the "Ok" button on the TV remote control;

Amazon Prime Video home screen on a LG smartphone

Step 2. Check out the title options. To start the broadcast, select the cover and press the "Ok" button on the remote control of the TV;

Action to start a movie or series on Amazon Prime Video on a smart TV from LG

Step 3. Use the buttons for video actions on the television remote control to control the transmission of the application. When pausing the video, use the navigation buttons on the control to select the "CC" option. To proceed, press "Ok";

Action to choose subtitles in an Amazon Prime Video movie or series on a LG smartphone

Step 4. Use the options to enable captions and choose the font size.

Action to choose subtitles in an Amazon Prime Video movie or series on a LG smartphone

Saving movies and series to watch later

Step 1. Select the title you want to save in your list;

Selecting a movie or series from Amazon Prime Video to save on your list by a smart TV from LG

Step 2. At this point, press the green color button on the remote control of your TV to see more options for the title;

LG TV remote control button that opens options for Amazon Prime Video app titles

Step 3. Use the "Add to your list" option to save the title and watch later;

Action to add a title to your list on Amazon Prime Video by a smart TV from LG

Step 4. To see the list of saved contents, simply go to the application's home menu and access the "List" option.

Action to access the list of titles saved to see later on Amazon Prime Video of a smart TV LG

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