Microsoft to Remove Copilot from LG and Samsung TVs

A notification that appeared on an LG television indicates that Microsoft will end support for Copilot on all televisions, with an interruption expected in 2026 and no set date. No official announcement has been made, while Windows Central suggests that the end could come as early as this year.

Copilot on TV: Uses and Shift Towards Productivity

On smart TVs from Samsung and LG, Copilot was used as a virtual assistant, allowing users to chat, ask questions about the content displayed on the screen, and receive recommendations for series or movies. Earlier this year, Microsoft launched a new version of Copilot that combines several artificial intelligence functions, such as chat, agents, and programming, into a single interface. This evolution aims to position Copilot more as a productivity tool than as a digital companion.

Announced Shutdown via Notification, Uncertain Timeline

A notification displayed on an LG television running webOS indicates that Microsoft has decided to end support for Copilot on all televisions, including those from LG. According to this notification, the feature is no longer available and may stop functioning soon, with no specific date provided. It is mentioned that the shutdown is expected in 2026, but the exact date depends on Microsoft's schedule. This information comes from an on-screen notification and not from an official announcement by LG, Samsung, or Microsoft. Windows Central also reports that the end of support could occur as early as this year. Initially, LG and Samsung announced at CES 2025 that their latest televisions would integrate Copilot.

Previous on webOS: Mandatory Copilot Shortcut Then Removable

Last December, an update to webOS added a Microsoft Copilot shortcut on LG televisions that could not be removed and opened the web application of the AI assistant in the browser. After numerous user complaints, LG eventually allowed the removal of this shortcut.