LG Goes Full Throttle on AR & VR: Bringing the Store to Your Living Room
Shoppers are spending more of their time online, and that means the instant gratification of flipping a product through your living room is getting lost. LG is stepping up to rescue that experience with two brand‑new AR/VR tools that put the showroom right at your fingertips.
LG Virtual Studio: Your Home, Your Gallery
- Snap & Scan: Use your smartphone to capture the dimensions of any room.
- Instant Placement: Drop the 360‑degree rotatable renders of LG’s AV lineup into your scanned environment.
- Space Check: See not only how sleek the gear looks, but how it fits with your décor—no more guessing whether that soundbar will fit under your couch.
- Share & Compare: Snap photos of your virtual setup and share them with friends or family for quick approval.
This hands‑free preview lets you “try before you buy” with minimal effort. It’s like having a private showroom that travels to wherever you are.
LG AR Experience: The Virtual Shopping Strip
- Step Inside: A full‑body AR interface that brings you face‑to‑face with a realistic, walk‑through of LG’s latest gadgets.
- Interactive Features: Toss virtual devices into your space, explore product specs on demand, and even get a live demo of the audio performance.
- Custom Recommendations: The AR engine nudges you toward items that match your style and usage habits.
Both solutions aim to recapture the tangible thrill of a physical visit, but without the need to travel. LG’s push into AR & VR is the next big step for making online shopping feel as real—and as fun—as stepping into a showroom.
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LG TV Simulator: The Smart & Fun Way to Map Your Living Room
Ever wanted to preview your new LG TV before buying it? The LG TV Simulator turns your living room into a designer studio. It comes pre‑loaded with LG’s sleek default rooms, letting you twirl your headphones and beam screens right where you’d actually place them.
Why Every Homeowner Needs This Tool
- Three Living‑Room Sizes – From tiny apartments to spacious lounges, match the TV to the exact footprint.
- Six Interior Styles – Modern, industrial, rustic, Scandinavian, contemporary, and classic make it feel like art.
- All 2021 TV Options – OLED, QNED Mini LED, NanoCell, UHD, and FHD. Pick any screen size and alter mount settings.
- Full Audio‑Visual Palette – Soundbars, surround speakers, subwoofers; place them all and see how the package fits.
- Zoom & Inspect – Get up close on that crisp bezel or the headphone ports.
It’s a Micromasterpiece of Functionality
Not only does the simulator let you paint a perfect picture of your future home theatre, but it also nudges you into making smart decisions about space, lighting, and audio positioning. Can’t decide? Try looking at a side view, pizza‑slide the layout, then back out. The simulator gives you full freedom without the real‑world hassle.
Bottom Line: A Sneak Peek, No Guesswork
Thanks to LG’s playful tech, you now get to see your dream setup before the showroom visit. Time to prove your living room deserves a new TV. Happy viewing!
Reaching out in Animal Crossing
LG’s Virtual Plot Twist in Animal Crossing
TL;DR: LG just dropped two purpose‑built islands in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, filling them with OLED TVs, treasure hunts, and a social media‑powered influencer. Get ready to level up your in‑game experience and maybe snag a slightly less cool TV as a prize (but don’t worry, it won’t follow you home).
Meet the Islands
- OLED Island –
DA-7677-3136-5978– the first ever commercial outpost in ACNH where a player can literally step into a TV. Hunt for 40 wrapped gifts; each one hides a TV inside. Asking “Will I get a TV?” The answer: Always. - LIT Island –
DA-2218-2553-1949– a full‑on lifestyle hub. Find themed zones like a gaming arena, a music studio, a gym, a soccer field, a baseball diamond, and a basketball court—all lit up by LG OLED screens. Hide behind walls, follow hidden paths, grab tools, and claim the special prize at the end.
Video Sneak Peek
Want to see the magic? Watch these clips (just click the links in your browser):
Reah Keem’s Island Exploration
What’s on tap for visitors?
- Explore – Step on the island, walk around virtual displays, test out the OLED tech, and feel the “wow” factor in your in‑game living room.
- Collect – 40 treasure boxes on OLED Island, each one a surprise from a TV box. Can you imagine the thrill of finding a TV you’ll never actually gift to a virtual friend?
- Train – Head to the sports blankets, verify the stats of the OLED displays, and take advantage of the “live” quality showcase.
- Influence – Look up Reah Keem on Instagram (search for her “virtual influencer” tag) to see her remix of the island experience: lifts, grooves, and maybe an Instagram-able moment.
Word of Caution
These beautiful islands are closed to the real world once you leave. The shiny presents won’t magically teleport into your living room as you exit the game; they’ll just stay as a digital souvenir.
Why LLC?
LG’s move isn’t just a quirky marketing stunt. It paves a way for their webOS platform to extend beyond LG TVs – earlier this year, they showcased the new lineup at CES 2021, promising open‑source vibes for other manufacturers. Think of it like a secret sauce that could one day power TVs from other brands.
And now, thanks to Animal Crossing, players can get a taste of LG’s flagship OLED innovation while strolling on a sandy beach in a digital world. The futuristic vibes, the 8K blurry graphics of the game, and the emotional laugh-out‑laugh moments all combine into a truly unique gaming moment.
Credits
The original story first appeared on Hardware Zone (DigitalLGVRTelevision). While the rewrite adds humor, emotion, and a casual tone, the core facts remain intact and respect the original source. Happy island hopping!
