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LG TV - The TV Changes Channels By Itself

  • Repair

Although you did not press anything while watching TV, the channel automatically changed.

Try this

Try removing the batteries from the remote control to see if the problem of automatic channel change resolves.
If the issue resolves after battery removal, your TV remote requires either repair or replacement.

※ How to remove the remote control battery may vary by model.

How to remove the remote control battery may vary by model.

An external device remote control with the TV control function could be malfunctioning. Remove the battery from such remote control and check the results.
Once you have removed the batteries from the remote and the problem resolves, the remote needs to be repaired or replaced.


Channels received via a set-top box are changed by a signal from the set-top box remote control.
So, if set-top box channels change automatically, please check malfunctioning of the set-top box or set-top box remote control with your subscription provider.

If you have completed all the checks on the remote control and the problem persists, please contact an LG Electronics customer center.

This guide was created for all models, so the images or content may be different from your product.

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