LG Expands WebOS Smart TV Platform To TV Brand Partners
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By News Reporter
As Smart TVs evolve to unlock a wider world of content, LG Channels – LG’s free, ad-supported streaming service – is at the forefront, offering a compelling mix of trending series, timeless classics, niche genres and regional favorites. Consistently expanding its content offerings, LG’s free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) delivers cost-free streaming options with ad-supported channels, catering to the preferences and interests of a wide range of audiences.
First launched in 2015 in Korea, LG Channels has steadily increased its presence across the globe and is now available in 33 countries worldwide. With an established presence in North America, South America and Europe, new markets this year include New Zealand and Singapore. LG Smart TV users in these regions can easily access the service through the LG Magic Remote or the LG webOS Home Screen.
As its reach continues to grow, LG Channels now offers over 4,000 channels globally, supported by valuable partnerships with industry-leading content providers and recent launches coming from Lionsgate, A+E Global Media, BBC Studios, NBCUniversal and more.
In the U.S., LG Channels recently expanded its offering through a collaboration with NBCUniversal, adding over 40 FAST channels from the NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution library and NBCUniversal portfolio. These channels bring an exciting curation of content ranging from news, entertainment and sports to true-crime and Spanish-language programming. Today, viewers can enjoy Dateline 24/7, SNL Vault, The Real Housewives and Universal Movies. Additionally, coming soon are Telemundo’s Spanish-language channels including Telemundo Al Día, Telemundo Acción and Telemundo Romance.
What’s more, expanded partnerships in the U.S. have introduced even more fan-favorite channels such as BBC News from AMC Networks, Storage Wars by A&E from A+E Global Media and 50 Cent Action from Lionsgate.
LG Smart TV users in the U.S. can also enjoy LG Channels Showcase, a curated premium owned-and-operated channel powered by partnerships with top film studios such as Amazon MGM Studios, Lionsgate and Sony Pictures Entertainment. Boasting a selection of original content, LG Channels Showcase brings award-winning original docu-series LG Presents: The Rivalries, which highlights intense college sports competition, and Taste of Tennessee, celebrating local culinary culture. LG has also introduced its first reality competition series, Estate of Survival, featuring LG’s AI-powered home appliances through engaging and creative storytelling.
In partnership with BBC Studios, LG has expanded its free channel lineup in both the U.S. and Europe. LG TV owners in the U.S. now have access to Britbox Mysteries, Bargain Hunt, BBC Drama and Dinos 24/7. Meanwhile, six new FAST channels1 have been added to LG Smart TVs in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and the Nordic region. Viewers can experience high-speed thrills with Top Gear or explore a font of knowledge from BBC History, BBC Food and BBC Travel. The new channels also include classics like BBC Drama and Doctor Who, engaging viewers with an array of exciting options.
For viewers in Europe, LG presents LG 1, the company’s free ad-supported owned-and-operated channel featuring popular premium content through key partnerships that include NBCUniversal, Fremantle, Lionsgate and Filmrise. In partnership with NBCUniversal, LG 1 is bringing the exclusive first window premiere of the latest in the franchise Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent. From Fremantle comes the first exclusive window of the hit U.S. show Sullivan’s Crossing. Viewers can also enjoy acclaimed series such as Mad Men, Black Sails and Law & Order: Criminal Intent on LG 1 Spotlight, as well as a wide range of films on LG 1: Film.
In addition, the Sony One channels offer a diverse range of classics and hits. Highlights include Seinfeld on Sony One Comedy TV, Breaking Bad on Sony One Thriller TV and fan favorites like Bewitched on Sony One Faves.
LG’s focus on expanding tailored channel programming and original content has resulted in strong user engagement, with global viewing hours on LG Channels increasing by over 40 percent year over year.2
LG remains committed to enriching the viewing experience by expanding content partnerships and offering UI upgrades, enabling viewers to easily access and enjoy a compelling curation of content tailored to their specific preferences and interests. Stay connected with
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1 “Top Gear” is available on LG Smart TVs in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and the Nordic region; BBC History, BBC Food, and BBC Travel are available on LG Smart TVs in Germany; BBC Drama and “Doctor Who” are available on LG Smart TVs in France, Italy and Spain.
2 As of March 2025 LG internal data.
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By News Reporter
LG Smart TV Users Can Dive into the Xbox App and Stream Hundreds of High Quality
Games With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
SEOUL, April 24, 2025 — LG Electronics (LG) has announced the arrival of the highly anticipated Xbox app on LG Smart TVs this week, allowing users to stream Xbox games on the big screen at home. LG Smart TV owners in over 25 countries1 are now able to play the latest indie hit to the biggest AAA titles directly through the Xbox app on their LG Smart TVs.
Conveniently accessible from the Gaming Portal2 and the LG Apps, the Xbox app enables LG TV owners to jump straight into gameplay from day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, launching hundreds of titles from Activision, Bethesda, Blizzard, Mojang, Xbox Game Studios and more – with just a compatible controller. The Xbox app is available on LG TVs and select smart monitors running the latest webOS 24 and newer versions,3 and it will soon be available on StanbyME screens.
With an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, users can explore a dynamic lineup of games, from action-packed titles like Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 to popular titles like Avowed, South of Midnight or eagerly awaited upcoming releases like Towerborne. Game Pass Ultimate members can also conveniently stream a select catalog of games they already own, such as NBA 2K25 and Hogwarts Legacy, adding even greater flexibility to their gaming experience.
LG remains dedicated to delivering the ultimate home entertainment experience with its cutting-edge TVs and top-of-the-class built-in platform, webOS. Through its partnership with Xbox and the launch of the Xbox app, LG elevates gaming with the precision of game-changing OLED TVs and the brilliant and vivid action of the latest QNED TVs, including unrivaled gameplay upscaled to 4K for lifelike visuals, while offering a convenient interface on LG Smart TVs to enjoy a vast library of games with cloud gaming.
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1 Xbox cloud gaming is available in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and USA.
2 Gaming Portal is available on LG screens running webOS23 and beyond in Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkiye, UK and USA and will expand to more markets and down to LG screens running webOS 6.0 by the second quarter.
3 Including 2022 OLED TVs, 2023 OLED, QNED, NanoCell and UHD TVs – which have been updated to software version 23.20.01 or higher.
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Company Showcases Anti-fungal and Antibacterial Glass Powder to
Global B2B Customers
SEOUL, April 17, 2025 — LG Electronics (LG) is accelerating the global expansion of its advanced materials business with LG PuroTecTM, an antimicrobial glass powder designed for diverse B2B applications. The company is targeting global markets – including across Asia – with this innovative material that offers antibacterial and anti-fungal properties.
At Chinaplas 2025, being held in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, LG showcased its lineup of PuroTec to the international B2B market. Recognized as one of the world’s leading industrial materials exhibitions, Chinaplas 2025 has brought together over 4,000 companies from around 150 countries to introduce cutting-edge materials across industries such as plastics and rubber.
At the event, LG highlighted the wide applicability of PuroTec to B2B customers, and also introduced diverse use cases in home appliances, construction materials, medical devices and textiles that PuroTec can be applied to.
PuroTec can be blended into materials like plastic, paint and rubber to provide antibacterial and anti-fungal effects that can help prevent odors, contamination and discoloration caused by microorganisms. Even in small quantities, it maintains excellent efficacy and mixes easily with various base materials, enhancing its value across manufacturing sectors.
Building on its long-standing expertise in glass powder technology – originally developed for use in its home appliances – LG is positioning PuroTec as a new pillar of its B2B materials strategy. Since introducing the product in 2023, LG has expanded its presence in Asian markets such as China, Vietnam and India, while securing approximately 420 related patents since 2006.
As part of its global expansion strategy, LG plans to introduce PuroTec in Europe and North America, with a major showcase planned at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany, this October.
In addition to PuroTec, LG continues to invest in the development of advanced materials. A notable example is Marine Glass, a functional, water-soluble glass material designed to help support marine ecosystem restoration. When dissolved, it changes into an inorganic ion state that stimulate the growth of both microalgae and macroalgae – helping to rehabilitate damaged ocean environments.
“We will continue to develop advanced materials that meet the evolving needs of global B2B customers,” said Baek Seung-tae, head of the LG’s Kitchen Solution Business, “These innovative solutions will enable us to expand beyond traditional home appliances and into broader, future-forward industries.”
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Company Redefines In-Vehicle Experience With Smart Home Solutions Delivering
Tailored Mobility Experiences
SEOUL, April 3, 2025 — LG Electronics (LG) is presenting the Spielraum concept car in collaboration with Kia at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show, taking place at KINTEX in Ilsan, Korea, from April 3-13. This partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, aims to seamlessly combine LG’s AI-driven smart life solutions with Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) technology, creating a distinctive mobility space experience.
Through this partnership, LG and Kia seek to enhance the PBV experience, transforming everyday mobility into a seamless and convenient lifestyle extension. Integrated LG appliances – such as a refrigerator, air conditioner and Styler – allow users to transform their vehicle into a mobile office or studio.
Debuting at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show, the Spielraum Studio and Spielraum Glow cabin concepts demonstrate how users can customize their vehicle space to fit their unique lifestyles. Spielraum Studio, designed for entrepreneurs who travel frequently and need both workspace and storage, features LG’s modular Styler, smart mirror and a coffee machine – all optimized for the interior of the PV5, Kia’s first dedicated PBV. AI-powered personalized assistance further enhances convenience, offering optimized clothing care settings based on the user’s schedule.
Catering to a different lifestyle, the Spielraum Glow cabin targets the rising trend of car picnics and camping. Equipped with LG’s refrigerator, Lightwave oven and wine cellar, it elevates outdoor experiences with next-level convenience. Additionally, all integrated appliances feature MoodUP panels, allowing users to customize their space with dynamic color options that match their preferences.
At the heart of the Spielraum concept is the LG ThinQ ON, an AI-powered home hub that provides highly personalized experiences. By leveraging generative AI, it enables interactive conversations, optimal control of in-vehicle appliances and efficient schedule management. Beyond providing useful information such as weather and traffic updates, the system can connect to external services, including food delivery, laundry and restaurant reservations.
Expanding the boundaries of AI-driven living based on the company’s vision of Affectionate Intelligence, LG introduced the LG Mobility Experience (MX) platform at CES 2025. This approach extends AI’s role beyond residential spaces into everyday environments such as commercial and mobility spaces, creating personalized spaces for work, relaxation and entertainment. By seamlessly connecting mobility with AI home solutions, LG is redefining how people interact with their surroundings, offering multifunctional and adaptive living spaces.
“We are excited and proud to bring our advanced AI space solutions to the PBV mobility market through this collaboration with Kia,” said Lyu Jae-cheol, president of the LG Home Appliance Solution Company. “This collaboration provides an important opportunity to expand LG Electronics’ ‘AI Space Solution,’ serving as a stepping stone to create new AI-powered lifestyle experiences beyond the home, across mobility and other everyday spaces”.
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Company’s New Brand Film Showcases Affectionate Intelligence,
Delivering Meaningful and Thoughtful Experiences to Customers
SEOUL, April 1, 2025 — LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled a new a brand film titled “Less Artificial, More Human,” inspiring customers to explore how life can be enriched through thoughtful moments and meaningful experiences powered by LG’s Affectionate Intelligence. This film is part of the ongoing Life’s Good global campaign, initially introduced in August 2023 to spread a message of optimism worldwide.
LG is committed to redefining the customer experience, ensuring that the essence of Life’s Good is reflected in every aspect of its products, services and communications. In this evolving AI era, LG continues its pursuit of delivering more authentic experiences by keeping humans at the heart of AI innovation.
This year’s campaign emphasizes Life’s Good moments in everyday life with LG’s Affectionate Intelligence, which better understands and empathizes with customers. By incorporating the company’s human-centric philosophy, LG aims to move beyond technology-centric AI approaches, fostering deeper connections and more meaningful interactions between their products and users.
The new brand film heartwarmingly conveys how LG intuitively integrates its AI into customers’ daily routines, offering support to foster personalized experiences that enhance life at home, work and on the go.
The film begins at home, where a family enjoys ordinary yet precious moments together, relieved from daily chores with LG AI Home solutions quietly adapting to their individual needs. Whether it’s a gentle reminder to take an umbrella or automatically turning off the lights when everyone has left, the intelligent home simplifies routines so individuals can have the peace of mind to go about their day. As the film continues, viewers can see how the workplace transforms into a balanced environment with optimal air quality and temperature control for enhanced comfort. On the road, the system intuitively understands the physical and emotional state of both the driver and passengers, providing personalized recommendations that make every journey more relaxing and reassuring.
“Our brand’s focus is not just on AI technology itself, but on how it enhances customers’ lives in meaningful ways,” said Kim Hyo-eun, vice president and head of LG’s Brand Management Division. “This campaign aims to showcase how LG’s Affectionate Intelligence can positively transform our daily life, seamlessly integrating into everyday moments to offer comfort, ease and connection.”
The global campaign has rolled out in countries including the UK, Germany, Brazil, Mexico and Australia throughout March. The brand film can be viewed on
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