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LG firmware upgrade enables GoogleCast functionality

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November 5, 2025

LG Electronics USA has released a firmware upgrade that will bring Google Cast functionality to hundreds of thousands of earlier-generation Pro:Centric Smart hospitality TVs and set-top-boxes.

LG was the first to offer hotel TVs with integrated casting support for both Google Cast and Apple AirPlay, according to a press release.

The free upgrade allows hoteliers to deliver guest casting capabilities without adding external devices or replacing their existing televisions. Systems integrator partners can deploy the update with minimal effort, no extended downtime, and no disruption to guest services — eliminating the operational headaches often linked to traditional firmware updates.

"The availability of this new firmware upgrade underscores LG's ongoing commitment to protect the investment our customers make in LG display technology and solutions," Jake Benner, senior director of Hospitality at LG Electronics USA, said in the release. "We believe our ability to extend Google Cast functionality to previous-generation hotel TVs is unique and likely to be unmatched by other manufacturers."

Google Cast functionality allows users to privately and securely stream content like movies, videos, music and photos wirelessly from Android or iOS devices to the hotel TV screen.