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Microsoft is ending Copilot support on smart TVs
Publication: The Verge
Author: Andrew Liszewski
Source published: 28/10/2026, 18:36:26 UTC
Briefing created: 28/10/2026, 18:49:10 UTC
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Briefings
Microsoft is discontinuing Copilot support on all smart TVs for the current year, a decision confirmed via an on-screen notification on a Windows Central webOS LG TV. This marks the end of a two-year pilot program that began with LG and Samsung announcing the feature at CES 2025. The transition occurs without an official announcement from the manufacturers or Microsoft, relying instead on the platform's internal notification system.
Key points
- Microsoft ended support for Copilot on all smart TVs for the current year, following a two-year pilot program initiated at CES 2025.
- The discontinuation was confirmed via an on-screen notification on a Windows Central webOS LG TV, indicating the end of the pilot program.
Context
The decision follows a two-year pilot program where LG and Samsung announced Copilot access at CES 2025. The transition occurs without an official announcement from the manufacturers or Microsoft, relying instead on the platform's internal notification system.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single on-screen notification on a Windows Central webOS LG TV. No official statements from LG, Samsung, or Microsoft are provided, and the specific date of the transition is not explicitly stated in the source.
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