Microsoft announced plans to end Copilot functionality across all smart televisions, according to an on-screen notification that appeared on LG webOS-powered devices. The notification stated that the Copilot-enabled feature would no longer be available and is scheduled for discontinuation during 2026, though the company did not provide a specific end date.
The discontinuation comes nearly two years after LG and Samsung revealed at CES 2025 that their latest television models would include access to Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant. On smart TVs, Copilot had functioned primarily as an AI-powered conversational tool that allowed users to chat with the assistant, ask questions about on-screen content, and receive recommendations for television shows and movies.
The move reflects a broader shift in Microsoft’s strategy regarding Copilot. Earlier this year, the company introduced a new Copilot “super app” that consolidated multiple AI capabilities including chat, agents, and coding functions into a unified platform. This repositioning represented a transition away from positioning Copilot as a consumer-focused digital companion toward emphasizing its role as a business and productivity tool.
The discontinuation also follows user backlash against LG’s implementation of Copilot on its televisions. Last December, an update to webOS added a Microsoft Copilot shortcut to LG TVs that users could not remove, prompting widespread complaints about the addition being made without explicit user consent. LG subsequently reversed course and allowed users to delete the shortcut in response to the negative feedback.
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