How holding number 0 on the LG remote control opens Quick Access

Holding down number 0 on the remote control can reveal a little-known menu on certain LG Smart TVs running webOS. Known as Quick Access, this feature lets users assign apps and selected functions to number keys, turning the remote’s numerical buttons into shortcuts for frequently used services.

What happens when you hold down number 0?

On compatible LG models, holding the 0 key opens the Quick Access editing screen. From this panel, available numbers can be assigned to apps or functions, allowing the remote control to be tailored to the household’s viewing routine.

Once it has been set up, there is no need to go through the home screen whenever you want to launch an assigned app. Simply press and hold the selected number and the television will run that shortcut directly.

• The number 0 opens the shortcut setup screen;
• The other number keys can be assigned to apps or functions;
• A shortcut is launched by holding down its corresponding number;
• You can return to the menu later to change the assignments;
• Availability varies according to the model, remote control and system version.

How do you assign an app to a number key?

With the television switched on, press and hold 0 until the Quick Access panel appears. Select one of the available numbers, then choose the app or feature you want. LG’s own documentation outlines this procedure for remotes and televisions that support the feature.

Why turn number keys into shortcuts?

The key benefit is that it cuts down the number of steps needed to reach the apps you use most. Rather than opening the home screen, scrolling through the list and choosing a service, you can assign it, for instance, to number 1 or 2 and later access it by holding down that single key.

This feature is particularly useful on televisions with many installed apps, as the number keys effectively become personalised buttons. It does not change the apps or technically make the TV’s processor faster; it simply reduces the steps required to open certain content.

• Pick numbers that are easy to remember for your most-used services;
• Keep the first keys for apps you access every day;
• Avoid assigning functions that are hardly ever opened;
• Return to the number 0 menu whenever you want to reorganise the shortcuts;
• Test each key after setup so you remember what it does.

Does the number 0 trick work on every television?

No. The shortcut described is linked to LG Smart TVs with webOS and compatible remote controls, particularly Magic Remote versions with a numerical keypad. On televisions from other brands, models without this feature, or newer remotes without a physical 0 key, holding the button may not have the same effect.

How can you tell whether your TV has Quick Access?

If your remote has a numerical keypad, the simplest option is to check the manual for your specific model and look for the Quick Access feature. On compatible equipment, holding down number 0 should display the editing screen, while holding a key that has already been configured launches its assigned app.

This is therefore not a universal secret code for remote controls, but a customisation feature available on certain LG televisions. Where it is supported, it turns number keys that are seldom used while streaming into direct shortcuts, replacing several commands with one long press.