LG to provide external webOS for smart TVs. More than 20 manufacturers have already signed up

On the 24th local time, South Korea's LG Electronics announced a policy to provide webOS, which is used in its smart TVs, etc., to other companies. By doing so, we will rebuild the TV market not only in terms of technology, but also as a content provider, while at the same time increasing our presence and name recognition in the global home entertainment market.

LG has been installing webOS on its TVs since 2014, and in the future, manufacturers who receive webOS will not only be able to use functions such as voice search and AI algorithms, but also Netflix, which is provided for webOS. , YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, DAZN viewing apps, etc. will be available, and it will be possible to provide the same user experience as LG TVs.

According to LG, more than 20 TV manufacturers such as RCA, Ayonz and Konka have already joined the webOS partnership, and new partners are expected in the future. Technology partners in the webOS ecosystem include companies such as Realtek, Nuance, Gracenote, CEVA and Universal Electronics.

LG Home Entertainment Company President Park Hyoung-sei said, “The webOS platform is the easiest and most convenient way to access millions of hours of movies and TV shows. "We look forward to welcoming many new users into the world of webOS TVs."