FuboTV launches app on LG Smart TV in US

LG Electronics announced the launch of the fuboTV app on its webOS Smart TVs (2018-2021 models) in the U.S., including its LG OLED TV lineup.

LG customers can now enjoy more than 100 sports, news and entertainment channels from fuboTV, a sports-focused live TV streaming platform. LG Smart TV users will be able to enjoy a free trial of fuboTV by scanning the QR code on the fuboTV app.

The announcement comes as Fubo Gaming Inc., a subsidiary of fuboTV Inc., expects to launch Fubo Sportsbook, a comprehensive sports entertainment experience through sports betting and interactive gaming, in Q4 2021, subject to obtaining requisite regulatory approvals.

The fuboTV app on LG Smart TVs offers a premium viewing experience with popular features including:

Profiles: Up to six users within a subscription can personalize their fuboTV experience. Profiles allow each individual user to have their own set of recordings, which never expire, personalized recommendations, and a guide that is unique to their content preferences.

Customizable Guide: Users on the LG Smart TV app will be able to select "favorite" channels and move their top selections to the front of their guide, making sure they can easily access the content that is most important to them.

Record Series: This "set it and forget it" feature allows users to record an entire series with one click.

Record Teams: With just one click, users can record all games for a specific team to watch anytime.

Watch Next: fuboTV's new “Watch Next” feature lets users easily binge a series. Once an episode ends they will automatically have the next episode suggested to them.

All 2021 LG OLED TVs feature LG's OLED panels with self-lit pixels which can be individually controlled to produce black levels and sharp and realistic picture quality in slim designs. The 12 models in the 2021 LG OLED 4K TV lineup offer a wide range of screen sizes from 48 inches to the new 83-inch model.

All 2021 LG OLED TVs offer an immersive home entertainment experience with support for Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Atmos, HDR10 PRO, and Filmmaker Mode.

All 2021 LG OLED TVs feature webOS 6.0, the latest version of LG's intuitive Smart TV platform featuring built-in Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and offering access to many streaming apps as well as LG Channels, LG's free premium content streaming service offering over 300 free channels and also works with Apple AirPlay2 and HomeKit.

The new 2021 webOS user interface provides faster access to apps as well as simpler content discovery with personalized recommendations. The redesigned Magic Remote has dedicated hotkeys for popular content providers, allowing users to connect to their favorite services with just the push of a button.