How to browse the web on a Sinudyne webOS Smart TV

Browsing the web on the big screen is one of the most underrated perks of webOS by LG, the operating system on every Sinudyne Smart TV. The browser is preinstalled, handles modern sites and is comfortable to use from the sofa. This guide walks you through opening it, getting the most out of it and a few tricks that make TV browsing genuinely enjoyable.

Where to find the browser on webOS

The home bar at the bottom of webOS lists every installed app. Among them you'll find Web Browser, the official browsing app. If it isn't visible:

1. open the LG Content Store from the same bar;
2. search for "Web Browser";
3. press Install — within seconds it appears on Home.

Once opened you'll see a start page with the address bar at the top, a grid of recent sites and your open tabs. It's the same experience as a desktop browser, adapted to a TV.

Using it with the remote

The webOS browser is designed to be driven without a mouse. With the remote you can:

• move the on-screen pointer: lightly wave a compatible remote — the cursor appears automatically;
• scroll: use the centre wheel or up/down arrows;
• zoom: press the dedicated keys or use the View menu to enlarge text-heavy pages;
• type URLs and form fields: an on-screen keyboard pops up; for longer text a USB or Bluetooth keyboard plugged into the TV is much faster.

On Sinudyne TVs running the latest webOS versions you can also dictate text via the remote's built-in microphone.

Bookmarks, tabs and history

The browser supports everything you'd expect:

• Bookmarks: add favourite sites (news, weather, recipes) from the menu in the top right. Saved sites appear as large, easy-to-reach tiles on the start page.
• Multiple tabs: keep several pages open at once — handy when comparing articles or following a live event while reading something else.
• History and downloads: managed from the settings menu, with one-click clearing of browsing data.

Tips for a better couch-browsing experience

A few suggestions to get the most out of TV browsing:

• bump the default zoom to 125% or 150%: read comfortably from the typical living-room distance (see the TV viewing distance guide);
• use the browser for sites without an app: local news, niche blogs, PDF manuals — anything not in the LG Content Store;
• for video, prefer the official apps when they exist (webOS vs Android TV explains why): they support hardware decoding, HDR and Dolby audio at their best;
• plug in a USB keyboard if you'll use webmail or forums often: the comfort difference is huge.

Limits to be aware of

The webOS browser is great for reading and consultation, but has a few limits:

• some desktop extensions (ad blockers, password managers) aren't available;
• very JavaScript-heavy sites can feel slower than on a PC;
• DRM-protected video on certain services needs the dedicated app, not the browser.

Nothing blocking for everyday use, but worth knowing: for re-reading a news article, checking your bank statement or following a recipe while cooking, the TV browser is perfect.

In short

Sinudyne Smart TVs with webOS already include everything you need to browse the web from the sofa: a preinstalled app, remote pointer support, bookmarks, multiple tabs and adjustable zoom. A few minutes of setup and the TV doubles as a giant screen for the internet.

Want more on the Sinudyne webOS ecosystem? Read the apps and updates guide and the webOS / Android TV / Google TV comparison.