How do I set up Flex LG webOS player?

1. Before you begin – Xhibit Flex requirements

1. Purchase a supported LG WebOS display (webOS 3.0 and above)
   1. Recommended Hardware: LG Commercial-grade Full HD Digital Signage Display
   2. 32″ Display: LG 32SM5KC-B
   3. 43″ Display: LG 43SM5KC-B
   4. 49″ Display: LG 49SM5KC-B
   5. 55″ Display: LG 55SM5KC-B
   6. 55″ Display: LG 55SM5KD-B
   7. 65″ Display: LG 65SM5KC-B
2. Recommended: USB keyboard
3. Wired ethernet network connection (highly recommended) or available WiFi network
4. Purchase an Mvix Xhibit Flex software license (contact your Mvix Solutions Consultant for more information)

2. Set up your LG webOS display

1. Connect the following components to your LG display:
   1. Power cable
   2. Ethernet network cable (highly recommended)
   3. USB Keyboard (recommended)
2. On first boot, you will be greeted with a welcome screen and various additional steps (these may vary):
   1. Select “Quick Start”, and make sure the time and date are set correctly.

1. Wifi setup (optional):
   1. Press the gear icon or “Settings” button on the remote.
   2. From the “General” section, select “Network”.
   3. Select “Wi-Fi Connection”, and choose the desired network.
   4. Enter the encryption key if necessary.

3. Install the Mvix Flex LG app

1. Press the gear or “Settings” button on the remote.
2. Select “SI Server Setting”.
3. If you see a prompt asking you to select “SI Server Setting” or “Developer Mode & Beanviser”, choose the former.
4. Set “Fully Qualified Domain Name” to On, and in the text field underneath, enter “https://display.xhibitsignage.com/lg/firmware.ipk“.
5. Set “Application Launch Mode” to “Local”.
6. Scroll down and set “Application Type” to “IPK”.
7. Next to “Local Application Upgrade”, select the “Remote” button, and then select “Confirm”.
8. Reboot the device and verify the application automatically loads.

(Note: The text field in the above screenshot may appear in a smaller size on your device.)

4. Activate your LG WebOS device 

1. Power on your WebOS device.
2. After the device boots, the Xhibit Flex app will automatically open, and you will be presented with the activation screen:

1. At this point, use another PC/Mac or mobile device and go to https://www.xhibitsignage.com/activate to complete the device activation form
2. he Mvix Technical Support team will review your activation details and set up your client account along with your device registration – this process is usually completed within 1 business day
3. Once your device is activated, the activation screen will disappear, and the device will begin playing Mvix sample content

5. Schedule Your Content

1. Your device setup is now complete, and you can access https://www.xhibitsignage.com using your account login credentials
2. Moving forward, you will use XhibitSignage to schedule and manage your devices and their playback content
3. Enjoy!

If you would like to view any updates on the latest version of our LG app, please feel free to check our changelogs: https://display.xhibitsignage.com/lg/changelog/index.html

Problems, Questions, Corrections: If you have any further questions, problems, or corrections you would like to see made, please open a support ticket.