LG TVs’ unremovable Copilot shortcut is the least of smart TVs’ AI problems

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LG TVs’ unremovable Copilot shortcut is the least of smart TVs’ AI problems - Pawb.Social

> Even with LG’s concession, it may become more difficult to avoid chatbots on TVs. > > LG says it will let people delete the Copilot icon from their TVs soon, but it still has plans to weave the service throughout webOS. The Copilot web app rollout seems to have been a taste of LG’s bigger plans to add Copilot to some of its 2025 OLED TVs. In a January announcement, LG said Copilot will help users find stuff to watch by “allowing users to efficiently find and organize complex information using contextual cues.” LG also said Copilot would “proactively” identify potential user problems and offer “timely, effective solutions.” > > Some TVs from LG’s biggest rival, Samsung, have included Copilot since August. Owners of supporting 2025 TVs can speak to Copilot using their remote’s microphone. They can also access Copilot via the Tizen OS homescreen’s Apps tab or through the TVs’ Click to Search feature, which lets users press a dedicated remote button to search for content while watching live TV or Samsung TV Plus. Users can also ask the TV to make AI-generated wallpapers or provide real-time subtitle translations.

I will need to replace my TV next year and I’m really not looking forward to it.

I will be hooking my two consoles (Series X and PS5), then all I need is something that I can put Emby and SmartTube on.

Are the Onn sticks still a good option?

I’m in the same boat, need 2 new TVs in May of 2026. Seriously considering Sceptre TVs for that.
I haven’t heard of Sceptre. I’ll take a look.

This is the link to their website. I apologize for not adding it in my previous comment.

www.sceptre.com

Sceptre Inc.

Sceptre Inc. Store

Thanks for the link!