Dailymotion is an underrated alternative to YouTube, offering various live and recorded video streams in its library. Unfortunately, the Dailymotion app lacks support for LG Smart TV models. However, you can still access its video streams on your big screen by using the LG TV web browser and the app’s Cast or AirPlay features.
So, let’s look at the alternative process that you can follow to access Dailymotion on your smart TV in the following guide.
How to Access Dailymotion on LG TV Via Web Browser
You can watch the Dailymotion video on your LG webOS TV using the built-in Web Browser app.
1. Connect your LG Smart TV to a reliable WiFi network.
2. Navigate and open the Web Browser app on your LG webOS TV.
3. Inside the browser app, go to the search bar and enter the official Dailymotion website URL: dailymotion.com.
4. Once you reach the Dailymotion homepage, click Log in on the website and enter your account details.
5. Now, browse any video from the webpage and play it on your LG TV for free.
How to Cast or AirPlay Dailymotion to LG TV
If you find the browser method hard to navigate, then switch to the Dailymotion app’s Cast/AirPlay feature. Before that, you must connect your LG TV and mobile phones to the same WIFI network.
1. Install the Dailymotion app on your smartphone (App Store | Play Store) and log in using your account.
2. Tap on the Search icon and browse any video from the app.
3. When the video starts playing, hit the Cast icon on your Android. For iPhone, tap on the Cast icon and select AirPlay or Bluetooth.
4. Now, choose your LG Smart TV from the active devices and stream the app’s content on your big screen.
FAQ
If your TV and smartphone are not linked to the same internet or AirPlay is not turned on in LG TV, you will face this issue. So, be sure to fix this problem to get things back on track.