Compatibility & scope
For the LB63**, LB65**, LB67**, LB68**, LB69**, LB72**, LB73**, LB86** and LB87** families listed in LG manual MFL68027018, revision 1402-REV00 (2014). Features, ports and supplied remotes vary by model; Magic Remote functions require a compatible remote. This is not a guide to every current LG TV and has not been device-tested for this article.
In this guide
Plug the USB device straight into the TV
If a 2014 LG LB-series TV doesn’t detect a USB drive connected through a hub, unplug the hub and connect the drive directly to the TV’s USB port. LG says some USB hubs don’t work with these TVs. A hub that fails doesn’t mean the drive or the TV’s port is faulty.
Check the connection and power
- If the drive is on a hub, connect it directly to the TV instead.
- If the drive needs its own power supply (some external hard drives do), connect it.
- Open SmartShare and look for the drive and its files.
LG gives USB flash memory, external hard drives and USB memory-card readers as examples of storage you can connect. That list doesn’t mean every drive size or enclosure works.
If the drive appears but a file won’t play
That’s a different problem: the connection works, so check whether the TV supports the file’s format. The format lists are in the TV’s built-in User Guide for your model.
Open the TV’s built-in User Guide
On the Magic Remote, press Smarthome, select User Guide and press Wheel (OK). Some remotes have a dedicated User Guide button. Look for the sections on USB storage and media playback.
If a direct connection with the right power still isn’t detected, contact LG support with the full model number.
Common questions
Which file systems and drive sizes does the TV support?
The USB connection page of the 2014 manual doesn’t list file systems, maximum capacity or codecs. Check the built-in User Guide for your TV.
Should I format a drive the TV can’t detect?
LG’s first step is a direct connection, with external power if the drive needs it, not formatting. Formatting erases everything on the drive, so check your model’s requirements and copy your files elsewhere before considering it.
Sources & scope
Pages 40, 46
Find your model’s manualBased on an owner-supplied copy of this manual. The link opens LG’s support/model lookup, not a verified public copy of this exact revision.
These instructions are based on manufacturer documentation. They have not been device-tested for this guide.
For the LB63**, LB65**, LB67**, LB68**, LB69**, LB72**, LB73**, LB86** and LB87** families listed in LG manual MFL68027018, revision 1402-REV00 (2014). Features, ports and supplied remotes vary by model; Magic Remote functions require a compatible remote. This is not a guide to every current LG TV and has not been device-tested for this article.