Using the LG Remote to Control the Vibe.fyi Player App

Using the LG Remote to Control the Vibe.fyi Player App

This article explains how to use the LG remote to navigate the screen, open the Vibe.fyi player app, and control slide playback and settings. Use this guide when managing content, troubleshooting slides, or accessing app settings/logs directly on the screen.

Open LG settings, open the Vibe.fyi app, and basic navigation

  1. Open LG settings: press the 'settings / cog' button on the remote.
    • Some LG models require long-press to open settings.
  2. Open the Vibe.fyi player app: select the Vibe app from the home/apps list.
    1. If app isn’t visible, check recent apps or app list.
  3. Navigate inside the app: use directional arrows (Up/Down/Left/Right) to move focus between options.
  4. Select / confirm: press OK on the highlighted option.
  5. Result: The Vibe app screen should be visible, showing slide playback or playlist view.

Control slide playback (Play, Pause, Skip, Stop)

  1. Press Play to start slides transitioning.
  2. Press Pause to temporarily pause transitions.
  3. Press Stop to stop slide transitions completely (slides remain static).
  4. Press Forward or Right Arrow to skip to the next slide.
  5. Press Rewind or Left Arrow to go to the previous slide.
  6. Result: Slides should play or pause as expected.

Access player controls, playlist navigation, and individual slide selection

  1. Press Down Arrow to display the player control.
  2. Use Down to skip to the next slide in the playlist.
  3. Use Up to skip to the previous slide in the playlist.
  4. Use Right/Left arrows to move between slides if visible.
  5. Press OK to navigate to the highlighted slide.
  6. Result: You should see controls on screen and be able to select individual slides.
  7. Notes:
    1. Some screens default to auto-hide controls after a few seconds.
    2. If controls won’t open: press Down again or ensure Vibe app is active.

Access app settings and logs

  1. Press Yellow button to open Vibe app settings.
  2. Press Blue button to open Vibe app logs.
  3. Use arrows to navigate input fields or options.
  4. Press OK to select, toggle, or edit a field.
  5. Result: Settings or logs open on the screen and are scrollable with arrow keys.

  1. Use Left/Right/Up/Down arrows to move between inputs, buttons, or fields.
  2. Press OK to:
    • Click a button
    • Edit a text field
    • Toggle a tick box
  3. Press Back to exit a field and return to navigation mode.
  4. Result: Settings respond correctly to arrow and OK actions.

Editing a text field using the LG remote

  1. Press OK on a field to edit it.
  2. Use Left/Right/Up/Down to navigate the on-screen keyboard.
  3. Press OK to select a letter or symbol.
  4. Use 0–9 buttons to enter numeric values where applicable.
  5. Press Back to exit the text field and resume navigation.
  6. Result: Text entry is saved and cursor returns to UI navigation mode.

FAQ

How do I skip to the next or previous slide?
Use standard arrow controls on the remote.
  • Next slide: Forward or Right Arrow
  • Previous slide: Rewind or Left Arrow
  • When viewing a playlist: Use the Up/Down arrows to navigate through list
Why did my slides stop changing automatically?
The slide playback is paused or stopped.
  • Press Play to resume transitions
  • Press Pause to temporarily pause
  • Press Stop to disable transitions entirely
  • If unresponsive, reopen player controls with Down Arrow
How do I access Vibe app settings or logs?
Use colored buttons on the remote.
  • Yellow: open app settings
  • Blue: open app logs
  • Use arrows to navigate
  • Press OK to select or edit
I can open settings, but I can’t edit text fields — what do I do?
You need to activate the field and use the on-screen keyboard.
  • Press OK to edit the field
  • Use arrows to navigate keyboard
  • Press OK to 'type'
  • Use 0–9 for numbers
  • Press Back to stop editing
The controls aren’t showing — how do I open them?
Player controls auto-hide.
  • Press Down Arrow to display controls
  • Use Up/Down to cycle slides
  • Press OK to open a highlighted slide

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