FAQ
TL;DR: 3 users confirm LG’s built‑in PVR records only broadcast sources, not internet apps; “only terrestrial/cable/satellite,” one reply notes. [Elektroda, mdm150, post #16978628]
Quick Facts
- Model discussed: LG 55SJ8109 (webOS TV). [Elektroda, Akselerator, post #16978876]
- Native recorder scope: live terrestrial/cable/satellite—no OTT/app recording. [Elektroda, mdm150, post #16978628]
- Recordings are encrypted and playable only on the same TV. [Elektroda, mdm150, post #16978628]
- Common workaround suggested: add a TV BOX for internet‑TV recording features. [Elektroda, 1098678, post #16978543]
- No “alternative firmware” was identified to unlock OTT recording. [Elektroda, mdm150, post #16980014]
Can LG Smart TVs record programs from internet TV apps?
No. The built‑in recorder targets broadcast inputs (terrestrial/cable/satellite), not OTT apps. One reply put it plainly: “only terrestrial/cable and satellite.” [Elektroda, mdm150, post #16978628]
Does the LG 55SJ8109 specifically support recording from apps like IPTV or VOD?
Users report the 55SJ8109 can record live broadcast sources but not internet‑delivered app content. The factory software lacks this option. [Elektroda, mdm150, post #16978628]
Are LG TV recordings encrypted? Can I play them on a PC?
Yes, recordings are encrypted and locked to the TV. You cannot watch them on a PC or another device. [Elektroda, mdm150, post #16978628]
What workaround lets me record internet TV on an LG set?
Use an external TV BOX that offers its own recording or DVR capability. This was the community’s recommended path. [Elektroda, 1098678, post #16978543]
Will an old USB hard drive work for LG recording?
One user recorded to a roughly 10‑year‑old 400 GB drive. That shows older drives can still function for PVR. [Elektroda, Akselerator, post #16979363]
Is there alternative firmware to add internet‑TV recording on this model?
No alternative software was found in the discussion. If the manual lacks it, the TV doesn’t provide it. [Elektroda, mdm150, post #16980014]
Why does Record work on live TV but not inside apps?
The TV’s PVR hooks into the tuner path for broadcast signals, not into app streams. Apps remain outside the recorder pipeline. [Elektroda, mdm150, post #16978628]
Can I at least watch my recordings on another LG in the house?
No. Due to encryption and device binding, playback works only on the TV that made the recording. [Elektroda, mdm150, post #16978628]
Does the LG manual ever mention recording internet TV?
If the manual doesn’t state it, the feature isn’t present in the factory software. The thread reiterates this limitation. [Elektroda, mdm150, post #16978628]
What do people mean by a “TV BOX” in this thread?
A TV BOX refers to an external streaming device you add to the TV to gain features such as recording or DVR inside its own apps. [Elektroda, 1098678, post #16978543]
Is there any risk or edge case I should know about with LG recordings?
Yes. Even when recording works, files are encrypted, so you cannot archive or edit them off‑TV. This limits long‑term portability. [Elektroda, mdm150, post #16978628]
How can I quickly verify whether my LG records an internet stream?
Try this: 1. Check the manual for OTT/app recording. 2. Open an internet‑TV app and look for a record option. 3. Expect no native record controls; the platform doesn’t expose them. [Elektroda, mdm150, post #16978628]
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