Microsoft is ending Copilot support across all smart TVs, removing an AI feature that was previously brought to devices including LG models. The sudden reversal surfaced not through a corporate press release, but via an unexpected on-screen notification on webOS-powered LG hardware.
Smart TV users will soon lose access to their on-screen assistant. Microsoft is ending Copilot support on smart TVs, unwinding an integration that brought the technology to living rooms at the start of 2025.
The On-Screen Alert on LG and Samsung Hardware
The change came to light via a pop-up alert appearing from the side of webOS-powered LG displays.
We would like to inform you that Microsoft has recently decided to end support for Copilot functionality on all TVs, including the Copilot-enabled feature available on our LG TVs. As a result, the Copilot-enabled feature on your TV is no longer available and may stop functioning shortly.
Unnamed notification on LG TVs, via The Verge and XDA
Discontinuation Rollout Slated for 2026
While the sudden message warns that features may stop functioning shortly, the exact date of the shutdown remains unconfirmed. The notice specifies that the final cutoff is scheduled for discontinuation during 2026
and states that the precise calendar date is subject to Microsoft’s timeline.
Because the initial alert targets Copilot functionality on all TVs,
the rollback extends far beyond LG hardware. Broad adoption across partner brands means similar notifications are expected to surface on Samsung displays and other living room devices.
Retreat From the Living Room Chatbot Space
When Microsoft first introduced Copilot to smart TVs around the turn of 2025, the strategy prioritized rapid expansion across major consumer hardware channels.
On smart TVs, the assistant functioned as an interactive conversational companion. Users could chat with the interface, ask questions regarding what was currently visible on screen, or request recommendations for movies and television shows.
Consolidating Into the Productivity Super App
That expansion mindset has since given way to a concentrated focus on enterprise productivity. Rather than maintaining a wide footprint in consumer entertainment gadgets, Microsoft is scaling back peripheral hardware rollouts.
This pivot aligns with a broader corporate push that saw the introduction of a Copilot super app
designed to consolidate chat, agents, and coding into a single interface tailored for business rather than casual digital companionship.
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