NEW YORK — It is part of what the company known for its television sets considers “a move to curate a diverse selection of podcasts and radio programs,” and it sees it partner with the largest owner of broadcast radio stations in the U.S. to “upgrade” its free ad-supported audio streaming service.
That would be LG Radio+, an LG Electronics offering, and it is teaming up with iHeartMedia in a plan that brings the company’s more than 850 live iHeartRadio stations, digital-only stations and roster of podcasts to the LG Radio+ app.
Call it Radio on the TV: Available on LG Smart TVs running webOS 6.0 and above, the LG Radio+ app can be accessed from the Home launcher bar or Content Store.
Listeners will be able to access LG Radio+ through the LG ThinQ app (accessible via compatible xboom speaker settings); LG Radio+ will also be available to access through the My button on xboom speakers in 2026.
“We are excited to integrate iHeartRadio into LG Radio+,” said Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeart Digital Audio Group. “This integration reflects our commitment to meeting listeners everywhere they are, making premium audio content even more accessible in a seamless experience across the connected home.”
