Remote controls for TVs always come along with the TV, but recently it became possible for other remotes to be compatible with previous TVs models. LG has succeeded in this and for the convenience of customers started to release models that can help with the interoperability of several models. In this article, you will learn more about the AN-MR21GA and AN-MR21GC LG Magic Remotes.
In the year 2021 new LG televisions will provide us with the upgraded AN-MR21GA remote control. There is access for everyone interested in TVs, so you can find out this news by reading the assigned FCC ID (the Federal Communications Commission an authority that’s standardizing wireless products in the U.S. market).
We can learn from the ID assignment information that LG Electronics USA has submitted the Magic remote AN-MR21GA and AN-MR21GC for registration. These are the smart remotes for LG’s 2021 TVs.
What are the differences of Magic Remote 2021
Newest LG’s QLED B1, C1, G1, W1, and NanoCell, as well as QNED TVs, will be released along with new remotes in 2021. The Magic 2021 remote will have a slightly different shape. In the last few years, this is the first redesign of the remote.
As you can see in the picture above, the functionality of the bottom buttons has changed, with buttons for quick access to streaming services. If previous lines had access only to Amazon Prime and Netflix, the new remote control also provides now quick access to Rakuten, LG Channels, and Disney+.
The very bottom two buttons give you access to the voice assistants like Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
In addition, Magic Remote has a built-in NFC module that can help to transfer content from your smartphone to the TV in an instance, you are only required to just place the remote control and NFC-enabled phone next to each other.
If you need more info you can also read more about the new LG Magic Remote 2021 in this article.
Is LG Magic Remote 2021 compatible with older TV models
According to existing information situations where you will need to use 2021 remotes for older models, then consider it as a piece of cake, because based on the new information, the latest devices will work perfectly with the TV of the previous series. The only thing is, you will need to upgrade your TV to the latest version.
The Magic remote 2021 AN-MR21 is compatible with 2019 and 2020 TVs. These are 2020 LG TV models: CX, BX, GX, WX, ZX, Series Nano that includes all models Nano 80, 81, 86, 90, 91, 95, 99 and UN70, UN71 (only in some countries), UN8, UN9
2019: W9/E9/C9/B9/SM9/SM8; UM7/LM6/LM5* (if there is BlueTooth on the TV).
Now that you know more about these two models, you can be sure of your purchase, successful application, and usage.
