Microsoft is ending Copilot on smart TVs. The news did not come from a press release. It came from a message on an LG TV screen. The message said Copilot on TVs is no longer available and may stop working soon. The company says the change is set for some time in 2026, but gave no exact date.
LG and Samsung first brought Copilot to their TVs in 2025. People could talk to the AI, ask about the show on screen, or get viewing ideas. Now that feature is going away.
π The Backstory
In December, LG upset many owners by adding a Copilot button to its TVs that could not be removed. After complaints, LG let people delete it. This year Microsoft rebuilt Copilot as a work tool that bundles chat, agents, and coding. The company seems to care less about TV helpers now.
TV makers keep adding AI features to stand out from rivals. But support for those features often fades once the launch buzz is gone.
π― Why It Matters
If you bought a TV partly for its AI helper, that feature may vanish. It is a reminder that smart features can be switched off after you pay.
Microsoft is ending Copilot on smart TVs. The news did not come from a press release. It came from a message on an LG TV screen. The message said Copilot on TVs is no longer available and may stop working soon. The company says the change is set for some time in 2026, but gave no exact date.
LG and Samsung first brought Copilot to their TVs in 2025. People could talk to the AI, ask about the show on screen, or get viewing ideas. Now that feature is going away.
In December, LG upset many owners by adding a Copilot button to its TVs that could not be removed. After complaints, LG let people delete it. This year Microsoft rebuilt Copilot as a work tool that bundles chat, agents, and coding. The company seems to care less about TV helpers now.
TV makers keep adding AI features to stand out from rivals. But support for those features often fades once the launch buzz is gone.
If you bought a TV partly for its AI helper, that feature may vanish. It is a reminder that smart features can be switched off after you pay.