LG WebOS TV doesnt report play or pause for automations

[magiva]

The problem

LG WebOS TV doesnt report play or pause so the device automation for play and pause do not trigger in automations.
HA can play and pause from lovelace card, google home command via nabu etc

What version of Home Assistant Core has the issue?

2022.2.9

What was the last working version of Home Assistant Core?

No response

What type of installation are you running?

Home Assistant Container

Integration causing the issue

webostv

Link to integration documentation on our website

https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/webostv

Diagnostics information

No response

Example YAML snippet

No response

Anything in the logs that might be useful for us?

No response

Additional information

No response

[probot-home-assistant]

webostv documentation
webostv source
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[probot-home-assistant]

Hey there @bendavid, @thecode, mind taking a look at this issue as it has been labeled with an integration (webostv) you are listed as a code owner for? Thanks!
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[thecode]

Unfortunately webOS devices does not report back play/pause state, multiple users tried to workaround this without any success. You can read about it here: bendavid/aiopylgtv#39
If someone finds a way to get the play/pause state in the future I will be happy to add it.