If your LG Smart TV remote has stopped working or gone missing, a replacement remote can be a straightforward solution. The Nettech replacement remote is designed to work with LG Smart TVs manufactured between 2018 and 2025, providing the same voice control and pointer functionality as the original Magic Remote. Before ordering any replacement, though, it's worth understanding what makes these remotes work and whether yours will actually be compatible.

Understanding LG Magic Remote Models and Your TV's Release Year

LG has released several versions of their Magic Remote over the years, each designated by a model number. The Nettech replacement is compatible with models including MR20GA, MR19BA, MR24GN and MR24GA, MR23GN and MR23GA, MR22GA and MR22GN, MR21GA and MR21GC, MR25GA, and older reference numbers like AKB76039902 and AKB75855501. The simplest way to check your compatibility is to look at your TV's manufacturing year. If your LG Smart TV was released before 2018, this remote won't work with it, as it requires the more recent hardware and software built into newer models.

You can find your TV's year by checking the product manual, looking at the back of the TV for a manufacturing date sticker, or checking your LG account online if you registered the device. The model number alone doesn't tell you whether a replacement remote will work—the year matters just as much.

Does Your TV Support Voice Control?

This is the critical factor that many people overlook. The Nettech replacement remote requires your LG Smart TV to have voice control capability built in. Not every LG TV from the 2018-2025 range has this feature. If your original remote didn't have a microphone button or voice activation feature, then your TV probably doesn't support voice control, and this replacement won't pair with it.

Voice control became standard on most LG Smart TVs in 2018 and onward, but budget models or certain regional variants may have been released without this capability. If you're unsure, check your TV's original remote. If it has a microphone icon or a dedicated button for voice commands, your TV supports voice control and this replacement will work.

What You're Getting Beyond Voice Control

Beyond voice activation, the Magic Remote offers pointer and click functionality, which means you can move the remote like a mouse to navigate your TV's menu and select content without using traditional arrow buttons. Scroll functions let you move through lists more naturally. The remote includes quick-access buttons for popular streaming apps, saving you from digging through menus every time you want to watch something.

The Nettech replacement uses Bluetooth technology with a 40-foot range, meaning you can control your TV from most rooms without needing direct line-of-sight like older infrared remotes. This is genuinely useful if you have your TV mounted where a direct angle is awkward.

Build Quality and Long-Term Durability

The remote is made from ABS plastic, which is standard for this category of device. Each button is engineered to withstand more than 120,000 individual clicks, which translates to roughly a decade of normal use before wear becomes an issue. This is a realistic lifespan for a remote that you use daily.

To extend that lifespan, treat it as you would any electronic device: keep it away from water and extreme heat, and replace batteries when they run low rather than letting them fully drain inside the device. Store it in a safe place where it won't be dropped repeatedly or sat on.

Warranty and Support

The Nettech replacement comes with a one-year full warranty. If the remote fails to pair with your TV after following setup instructions, or if buttons stop responding within the warranty period, you have recourse through the manufacturer. Support is handled through your order history, where you can ask product questions or request assistance.

Before purchasing the Nettech LG Magic Remote replacement, confirm three things: your TV was released in 2018 or later, it supports voice control, and you have the model number or original remote on hand. If all three check out, you'll have a compatible replacement with modern features and reasonable durability for everyday use.

The product in this guide: Replacement for LG Remote Control for Smart TV from 2018-2025, for Magic LG TV Remote Replacement with Voice and Pointer Function. 1-Year Warranty.