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Smart TV Software Support Varies by Brand, With Samsung and LG Offering Fixed Periods
Key points
- Samsung offers 7 years of Tizen OS updates for 2024+ TVs.
- LG's webOS Re:New provides 4 years of webOS updates for 2022+ TVs.
- Sony and TCL do not offer fixed support periods.
- Sony TVs use Google TV or Android TV, not a proprietary OS.
Varying Support Policies Across Brands
The duration of software support for smart TVs is inconsistent across different brands, with no universal standard. This lack of uniformity means consumers often face uncertainty regarding how long their smart TVs will receive updates for performance and security.
Unlike older televisions, modern smart TVs rely on operating systems and applications that require regular updates. These updates are crucial for maintaining optimal performance and patching security vulnerabilities.
Samsung's Seven-Year Commitment
Samsung has committed to providing seven years of software updates for its Linux-based Tizen OS. This policy applies to Samsung TVs from 2024 and later, and also includes select 2023 models. This means that 2024 Samsung TV owners can expect app functionality and firmware updates until at least 2031. Older Samsung models will likely receive maintenance and security firmware updates but not major new Tizen versions.
LG's webOS Re:New Program
In early 2024, LG introduced its webOS Re:New program, which guarantees four years of webOS updates for TV models from 2022 onwards. These updates are delivered with a one-year delay compared to the latest webOS releases on the newest TV models. For example, webOS 26, which debuted with 2026 TVs, will be available for a 2025 TV one year later.
Sony and TCL's Flexible Approach
Sony does not offer a fixed period of software support for its TVs; the duration varies by model. For instance, a 2025 Sony Bravia K-65XR80M2 OLED has an end-of-life date of April 2029, while a Sony Bravia 2 II K-65S25VM2 from the same year is expected to receive security updates until June 2030. Sony TVs released after 2021 utilize the Google TV platform, previously using Android TV.
Similarly, TCL does not guarantee a fixed support period. Information regarding TCL's software security is available on the company's Software Security page, but it does not specify a fixed timeline for updates.
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Software support for smart TVs varies significantly across manufacturers, with Samsung and LG recently announcing fixed update policies. Samsung provides seven years of Tizen OS updates for 2024 models and newer, while LG's webOS Re:New program guarantees four years of webOS updates for 2022 models and beyond, albeit with a one-year delay.