Setting up an LG webOS player with the Yodeck Software

Introduction

You are in the right spot if you want to create your Digital Signage player
based on webOS using the Yodeck software.

Keep in mind, though, that this process requires some basic IT skills.


Prerequisites & Compatibility

The Compatibility list for webOS devices is based on the firmware version. Here’s a full list of supported firmware versions!

Check the firmware version of any device to see if your device is compatible with the Yodeck webOS Software. See a list of all the supported TV screens.


1. Turn on the display

2. Set display by “tutorial” (first option after display starts)

3. Once set, go to Settings -> Ez-settings

4. Select SI Server Setting

5. In Server Menu, select the following options:

  1. Application Launch mode – Local
  2. Local Application Upgrade – Remote
  3. Application type – IPK
  4. Auto set – OFF

6. Go up to Local Application Upgrade

7. Select Remote

LG webOS Yodeck installation

8. The app starts downloading and installing

9. Once done, restart the display by pressing power off and power on the remote control

Once the display is started with the Yodeck App, you will see a Registration code in the middle of the screen.


1. Turn on the display

2. Set display by “tutorial” (first option after display starts)

3. Once set, go to Settings -> Ez-settings

4. Select SI Server Setting

5. In Server Menu, select the following options:

  1. Application Launch mode – Local
  2. Local Application Upgrade – Remote
  3. Application type – IPK

6. Go up to Local Application Upgrade

7. Select Remote

LG webOS Yodeck installation

8. App starts downloading and installing

9. Once done, restart the display by pressing power off and power on the remote control

Once the display is started with the Yodeck App, you will see a Registration code in the middle of the screen.


1. Turn on the display

2. Press & hold the Settings button on the remote control until a small grey bubble appears

3. On the remote control, press 8080 and confirm by pressing OK

4. Display turns into the Server settings menu

5. In Server Menu, select the following options:

  1. Application Launch mode – Local
  2. Local Application Upgrade – Remote
  3. Application type – IPK

6. Go up to Local Application Upgrade

7. Select Remote

LG webOS Yodeck installation

8. The app starts downloading and installing

9. Once done, restart the display by pressing power off and power on the remote control

Once the display is started with the Yodeck App, you will see a Registration code in the middle of the screen.


Registering a Yodeck webOS Player on your Account

After seeing the registration code on your LG TV screen, you must register the player to your Yodeck Account.

  1. Login to your Yodeck Account and Go to the “Monitors” section.
  2. Create a new Monitor entry by clicking the “+Add Monitor” button.
  3. A new window will pop up. Choose the webOS Player option.
  4. In the “Registration Code” field, type in the 9-digit registration code you see on your TV screen and click the “Save” button.
  5. After a minute or so, your player should register with your Yodeck Account, and it should start showing the assigned content on the screen.

LG Limitations

Yodeck for LG comes with some limitations compared to the Yodeck RPi Player. See the full list of LG webOS limitations.


Need Help?

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