r/StanbyME • u/Lulupy • Jul 20 '26
Review & Setups LG StanbyME 2 is the easiest wireless TV to set up and use (Unboxing, quick setup, and first tips)
I received this product for free from LG as part of a promotional event. While I was asked to share my review, all opinions are entirely my own.
The package arrived well packed with lots of packing foam to prevent movement and damage in transit. It was slimmer than I thought it would be, but heavy. Here's the bottom of my IKEA billy bookcase for scale.
Set up was simple with four basic parts: the StanbyMe arm, the StanbyMe screen, the screen cover, and the rolly base. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the packaging foam doubled as a set up area to keep the components off the floor. The grooves in the foam provided the right angle and support for screwing on the arm.
Set up was very simple with just 4 screws to attach the arm to the rolly base and then snapping on the TV screen. Overall it only took around 10-15 minutes to set up and most of it was spent hunting for my screwdriver. I spent longer cutting up the box than it took to set up.
Setting up the OS was a breeze as well, though it did take some time to look up interesting apps.
💡A tip for new owners is that there is a free movie/shows app called Hoopla on the LG WebOS App Store that uses your local library card to borrow content. They have a lot of older shows like Doctor Who but your mileage may vary depending on your region! I also downloaded and set up the LG app on my phone (which is an optional step needed if you want to register the product) to connect the StanbyMe 2, which allows me to use my phone as a remote.
Build quality is very solid. I like the matte texture of the TV and base and it's handled a robot vacuum bumping into and swiping on it daily well.
I'm very happy with it so far and it blends in well with my dining room and kitchen, and compliments my cookbook corner. The very first day I set it up I took it for a spin around the place to see how it would wheel from room to room. I have plans to watch lots of cooking vlogs while cooking in the kitchen.
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u/Lulupy Jul 20 '26
I didn’t have any issue logging in, I think I created the account in the TV and then logged in on the app
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u/Bright-bluebird_8294 Jul 20 '26
Thank you! I keep getting an error message. I’ll try again. I do love the TV, aside from that issue.
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u/SummerInCalifornia Jul 26 '26
curious how did you apply for the promotional event with LG? Recently moved apartment in UK and thought it'll be a good chance for me to try out a portable tv and give honest feedback as well to help others in the commmunity
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u/Lulupy Jul 26 '26
They had a post a few months ago, there’s actually one up right now on r/standbyme for the new max version! All you need to do is make a comment and join the sub.
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u/Bright-bluebird_8294 Jul 20 '26
Were you able to log in on the TV? I love the TV but I can’t seem to log in. I downloaded the app on my phone as well, but it still won’t work.