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Hayu App Not Working on LG Smart TV - Try these 12 Fixes

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In fact, there are a few common fixes you can try to resolve issues with the Hayu app on your LG Smart TV. Start by checking basic connectivity and software updates. Restarting your TV and reinstalling the Hayu app can also help refresh the system and fix minor glitches. If the problems persist, contacting Hayu's customer support is recommended so they can investigate and troubleshoot further.

With regular software updates, patches and some basic troubleshooting, you can keep potential issues at bay and enjoy a seamless streaming experience. By following the steps in this guide, you should be able to get your Hayu app working on your LG TV again in no time. And if any problems come up in the future, you now have an process to follow to get Hayu fixed and resume watching your favorite shows.

While technology always has its quirks, the benefits of streaming services and smart TVs far outweigh the occasional hiccups. Don't get frustrated if an app acts up once in a while. With the right troubleshooting techniques and patience, you can resolve most common issues and get back to enjoying your Hayu subscription on your LG Smart TV. Happy streaming and reality show watching!

Here are 21 possible fixes for Hayu not working on LG Smart TV:

1. Restart your LG Smart TV

Using your LG TV remote, navigate to the Settings menu.
Select "General" or "System" settings and choose "Restart" or "Reset".
Your LG TV will restart. Once it turns back on, open the Hayu app to see if the issue is resolved.

2. Restart your wireless router

Locate your wireless router, typically near your internet modem.
Unplug the power cable from the router for 3 minutes.
Plug the router back in and wait for it to fully startup indicated by solid router status lights.
Check if your LG TV now has a WiFi connection and see if the Hayu app is working.

3. Check for router firmware update

Login to your router administrative page. This is usually accessed by entering your router's IP address into a web browser address bar. The default IP address for most routers is 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1.
Check the router status for any available firmware updates. If an update is shown, download and install it.
Reboot your router. The firmware update may improve connectivity and fix any issues impacting streaming to your LG TV.

4. Change your router WiFi channel

Log in to your router administrative page.
Locate the Wireless settings and scan for the channel with the least interference from other networks. This is usually Channel 1, 6 or 11.
Change your router to broadcast on one of these channels.
Reconnect your LG TV to the network and relaunch the Hayu app to test streaming.

5. Increase your router security

Log in to your router administrative page.
Go to the Wireless settings and locate the security protocol. If set to WEP, change to WPA2-PSK or WPA3-PSK.
Set a strong password with a minimum of 8 characters including numbers, symbols and letters.
Your new more secure WiFi network will appear in the list of available networks on your LG TV. Connect to it, enter the new password and then open the Hayu app.

6. Relocate your router for better signal

Determine where your LG TV is located in your home.
Move your wireless router closer to the TV, ideally centrally located in your home. The higher up and less obstacles between the router and TV the better.
Reboot your router and reconnect your LG TV to the WiFi network.
The improved signal strength may resolve connectivity issues with the Hayu app.

7. Reinstall the Hayu app

On your LG TV, go to the LG Content Store. This may be called LG Channels or LG Apps.
Navigate to the Hayu app and choose to uninstall or delete it. Confirm to uninstall the app.
With the Hayu app uninstalled, go back to the LG Content Store and redownload the Hayu app.
Install the Hayu app and login again using your Hayu credentials. This reinstall and fresh login may fix some software issues with the app.

8. Update the Hayu app to the latest version

On your LG TV, go to the LG Content Store.
Navigate to the Hayu app. The listing should show if you have the latest version installed or if an update is available.
If an update is shown, download and install it. The update will include the latest patches to fix software bugs that may be causing streaming issues.
Open the Hayu app after updating and login to test if the update resolved the problem.

9. Check if the Hayu service is down

On your LG TV, try opening the Hayu app.
If the app gives an error indicating the Hayu service is unavailable or down for maintenance, the issue is at Hayu's end. You will have to wait until their service is back up and running before you can stream.
Check Hayu's social media pages like Facebook and Twitter for updates and announcements related to any service outages.

10. Sign out then sign back in to the Hayu app

Open the Hayu app on your LG TV and sign out of your Hayu account.
Exit the Hayu app completely.
Relaunch the Hayu app on your LG TV.
Sign back in with your Hayu email address and password.
Signing out and in again will authenticate your account info with Hayu's servers again which can resolve login issues. Check if the Hayu app is now working properly after signing in again.

11. Unlink then relink your Hayu account

Open the Hayu app on your LG TV and go to the Account settings.
Locate the option to unlink your Hayu account. Choose to unlink your account.
Exit the Hayu app completely.
Relaunch the Hayu app and choose the option to link your Hayu account again.
Enter your Hayu login credentials to link the account. This will reauthenticate your account and may resolve any linking issues.

12. Check if your LG TV has the minimum requirements for the Hayu app

Note the model number of your LG TV. You may find this in the Settings or printed on a label on the back of the TV.
Search online for the specs of your LG TV model to locate the amount of memory (RAM), processor speed and operating system details.
Compare your LG TV's specs with the minimum requirements listed by Hayu to run their app. If your LG TV does not meet these requirements, you need a newer TV to properly run the Hayu app.

13. Check your hard drive storage space

Go to Settings on your LG TV, select General or System and choose Storage.
Note the Used and Available storage space. If there is less than 500MB of free space, your storage is likely impacting streaming performance.
Clear some storage space by uninstalling unused apps, deleting cached data and removing media files from your LG TV.
The additional free storage may help resolve some issues with the Hayu app. Check if it's working after freeing up storage.

14. Do a power reset of your LG TV

On your LG TV, navigate to Settings, select General or System settings and choose "Restart" or "Factory reset". Choose Restart.
If there is no restart option, you will need to do a power reset. Unplug the power cable from the wall outlet for 3 minutes.
Plug your LG TV's power cable back in. Your TV will automatically turn on.
The power reset refreshes your LG TV's memory and may resolve some software issues that were causing problems with the Hayu app. Check if the app is now working.

15. Update your LG TV firmware

On your LG TV, go to Settings and select General or System settings and choose "Update software" or "Check for updates".
If an update is available for your LG TV model, download and install it.
The update will install the latest firmware to fix software bugs that may have been causing the Hayu app to not work properly.
Check if the Hayu app is functioning correctly after the firmware update installs.

16. Reinstall the LG TV operating system

Back up any personal files, photos or other data on your LG TV to an external storage device. A factory reset will erase all data.
On your LG TV, go to Settings and select General or System settings and choose "Factory reset" or "Reset to factory default".
Follow the prompts to reset your LG TV. Your TV will reboot and reinstall its operating system and default apps.
Set up your LG TV again by connecting to the internet and updating any out-of-date software.
Download the Hayu app again and login. The fresh operating system and new app install may resolve software issues you were experiencing.

17. Disable power saving mode on your LG TV

Go to Settings on your LG TV and select "General" or "System". Choose "Energy saving" or "Eco mode".
Turn the Energy saving/ Eco mode to Off. Disabling will provide normal power levels to components like the WiFi adapter.
Check if the Hayu app is now functioning properly with the energy efficiency mode off. The unthrottled WiFi and resources may have fixed streaming issues.

18. Reduce visual effects and transition animations on your LG TV

Go to Settings on your LG TV and select "General" or "System" settings. Choose options like "Visual effect" or "Transition effect".
Disable features on this menu like Animation, Motion effect or Visualization. Reducing visual enhancements will provide more resources for streaming and WiFi connectivity.
Try opening the Hayu app again. The pared-down visual effects may have resolved errors that were impacting the streaming app.

19. Disable Screensaver and sleep mode

Go to Settings on your LG TV and select "General" or "System" settings. Choose options "Screensaver" or "Sleep timer".
Turn the screensaver and sleep timer modes to Off. Disabling these power-saving modes will allow constant connectivity which can resolve streaming interruptions.
With these modes disabled, retry the Hayu app. The uninterrupted connectivity may have fixed issues with streaming from the app.

20. Call Hayu's technical support

Locate the Hayu support phone number or live chat option on their website.
Call Hayu's support line or initiate a live chat with one of their technical support representatives.
Provide details about issues you're experiencing with accessing the Hayu app on your LG TV including error messages, steps you have already tried, your LG TV model number and Hayu app version.
The support agent will troubleshoot further with you to determine the root cause of the issues and provide a resolution if possible. Follow any steps they recommend to get the Hayu app functioning again.

21. Get help from LG's support

Locate the LG support phone number or live chat option for your country on LG's website.
Call LG's support line or start a live chat with one of their technical support agents.
Provide details about problems with using the Hayu app specifically on your LG TV model. Mention the troubleshooting you have already attempted.
LG's support representative can investigate potential issues with your specific LG TV model that may be impacting the Hayu app. They may need to collect additional diagnostics to determine a fix or workaround.
Follow any recommended steps from LG's support to resolve software or connectivity issues affecting the Hayu streaming app on your LG Smart TV.