LG Electronics announced plans to license its webOS smart TV platform to other TV manufacturers. The company said this should disrupt the market, expanding the number of operating systems available for different brands and supporting further development of the software and supporting content. Over twenty TV manufacturers from around the world have already committed to the webOS partnership, including brands such as RCA, Ayonz and Konka, with more partners expected to join in the future, LG said.
Licensees of the TV software will receive the UX design along with a pool of features such as voice search and control, integrated AI algorithms and connectivity. They also can use the webOS apps from third parties, such as Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video and DAZN as well as LG Channels, the company’s free premium content streaming service. Compatible TV models also include the dedicated Magic Motion remote control.
Ceva announced that it will also license its Freespace MotionEngine Smart TV software provided to LG for webOS to other TV brands. The software plays a key role in the 'point and click' cursor control of webOS and LG Magic Remote. LG has incorporated the Freespace MotionEngine in more than 100 million TVs as part of webOS.
