LG Channels 3.0, which ranks among the top-5 most used apps on LG Smart TVs, is getting a redesign and new features.

Like Samsung's TV Plus and The Roku Channel, LG offers access to free ad-supported streaming content in 27 countries through the 'Channels' app on its Smart TVs.

LG is prominently featuring the free content within the webOS user interface, alongside popular streaming services such as Disney+, Netflix, and YouTube. The company claims that LG Channels has consistently ranked among the top-5 most accessed apps on LG Smart TVs in all regions where the service is available.

People like free stuff, we guess.


LG Channels 3.0
A revamped version of LG Channels, now version 3.0, will start rolling out next month in Europe, America and other international markets.

- "LG Electronics (LG) is introducing LG Channels 3.0, the latest version of its exclusive, free streaming service. Featuring a new UI with improved navigation, more engaging placements for content discovery and an enhanced channel guide, users will easily be able to discover the content that resonates with them. LG Channels 3.0 is rolling out in South Korea this month, and will arrive in other markets, including US, starting in October," the company announced.


 LG Channels 3.0 will appear on newer LG webOS Smart TVs in starting in October. Photo: LG

From the Live page, users can now watch live broadcast channels while the new channel guide covers only half of the screen.

The app is available in these 27 countries: US, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Korea, Australia and Japan.