Copilot smart TV support is ending during 2026, according to an on-screen notice reported from an LG webOS television. The notice says Microsoft has decided to end Copilot functionality on all TVs, leaving owners without a final shutdown date or a public explanation from the company.
The notice was seen by Windows Central reporter Zac Bowden on an LG TV, The Verge reported on October 28. It says the Copilot-enabled feature on the television is no longer available and may stop working soon. Discontinuation is scheduled for 2026, but the date is subject to Microsoft’s timeline.
Microsoft, LG and Samsung had not issued a formal public announcement about the reported change, according to The Verge. That makes the notice the best available evidence, but it does not settle which TV models received the feature or when a particular set will lose it.
When will Copilot stop working on smart TVs?
The reported notice provides only a 2026 window. It does not name a cutoff date, identify affected models, or say whether access will end at once or in stages. Owners of LG or Samsung televisions with Copilot should expect the feature to become unavailable, but the supplied information does not establish a timetable for individual devices.
The notice uses the broad phrase “all TVs,” while the reported alert itself appeared on an LG webOS set. The Verge said LG and Samsung announced Copilot access for their latest smart TVs at CES 2025. The available evidence does not provide a complete list of compatible models.
What TV features are affected?
On supported LG and Samsung TVs, Copilot was presented as a conversational assistant. The Verge reported that users could chat with it, ask about material currently on screen, and seek film or television recommendations. Those are the functions expected to disappear when the reported discontinuation takes effect.
The report does not give a reason for Microsoft’s decision. The Verge noted that Microsoft has recently reshaped Copilot around a broader app that combines chat, agents and coding tools, with more attention on work and productivity. That is context, not a confirmed explanation for the TV withdrawal.
LG had already encountered resistance over Copilot on its televisions. The Verge reported that a webOS update added a Copilot shortcut that users initially could not remove; LG later made the shortcut removable after online complaints. That episode does not establish why support is now being ended.
For now, the practical answer is narrow: the reported LG notice says Copilot TV functionality is on its way out in 2026. Until Microsoft, LG or Samsung publishes a model-by-model schedule, owners will not know the exact date their TV loses access.
This story draws on original reporting from The Verge.
