If you’re accustomed to barking orders like “Hey Google, change the channel!” at your LG TV while never actually finding the remote, it’s time to brace for a reality check: Google Assistant is officially making its exit from LG smart televisions, starting this May. No, this isn’t an April Fool’s gag running late—it’s Google’s global housekeeping, moving its trusty Assistant out to pasture and nudging device makers toward its shiny, brainier sibling, Gemini.
For those who built their smart homes around Google Assistant, watching the Assistant ride off into the sunset stings a little. From May 1st, all those Google-powered routines—turning on your LG TV with your Google Nest speaker, dimming the lights for a binge-watching marathon, or finding that perfect YouTube clip just by yelling at your living room—will go dark. This isn’t LG dragging its feet or pulling a fast one; Google is pulling the plug across countless third-party gadgets and focusing on keeping Assistant available only on its own hardware. Sorry, power-users, but “Hey Google, fix this” will get you nothing but silence.
The remote’s voice button isn’t becoming a useless relic, at least not yet. Initially, it’ll route you through LG’s own in-house speech recognition, but the real plan is to move to Microsoft Copilot in the near future. Still, don’t expect Copilot to cozy up to your Google Home speakers or reclaim the seamless smart routine you once had. For now, Copilot’s party is limited to the TV—if you want to yell at your lights, you’ll have to do it the old-fashioned way, or hope for wider integrations down the line.
If you’re a hands-free, smart home zealot, prepare for some growing pains. But if you enjoy a good tech plot twist—or just want an excuse to try something new—perhaps Microsoft Copilot’s arrival will have something interesting up its sleeve. Just don’t blame your TV the next time it fails to understand your accent. After all, in the great AI assistant shuffle, nothing stays static—not even what used to be the world’s smartest TV remote.
Source: chhattisgarhprimetime Your LG TV is Losing a Key Feature: Google Assistant Checks Out, Microsoft Moves In
The End of an Ear: No More “Hey Google” on Your LG TV
For those who built their smart homes around Google Assistant, watching the Assistant ride off into the sunset stings a little. From May 1st, all those Google-powered routines—turning on your LG TV with your Google Nest speaker, dimming the lights for a binge-watching marathon, or finding that perfect YouTube clip just by yelling at your living room—will go dark. This isn’t LG dragging its feet or pulling a fast one; Google is pulling the plug across countless third-party gadgets and focusing on keeping Assistant available only on its own hardware. Sorry, power-users, but “Hey Google, fix this” will get you nothing but silence.Who’s Next? Microsoft Copilot Is Coming to Your Couch
LG, caught in the crossfire of Google’s strategic overhaul, is taking the opportunity to—insert drumroll—partner up with Microsoft’s Copilot. That means eventually, your next round of voice commands will be parsed, prodded, and responded to by Microsoft’s AI instead of Google’s. It’s like swapping out your witty friend for the helpful, slightly nerdier one who’s always hanging around.The remote’s voice button isn’t becoming a useless relic, at least not yet. Initially, it’ll route you through LG’s own in-house speech recognition, but the real plan is to move to Microsoft Copilot in the near future. Still, don’t expect Copilot to cozy up to your Google Home speakers or reclaim the seamless smart routine you once had. For now, Copilot’s party is limited to the TV—if you want to yell at your lights, you’ll have to do it the old-fashioned way, or hope for wider integrations down the line.
Smart Home Headaches: The Fallout for Users
LG customers aren’t exactly throwing celebratory ticker-tape parades over the news. In fact, some are questioning the ethics of yanking a heavily advertised feature after purchase, especially one that may have influenced their buying decision. The grumbling is palpable across forums like Reddit, where users are mourning the feature’s demise—some even mused that Google Assistant was the sole reason they went with an LG OLED. There’s the question of compensation, too, though so far, little has been offered—unless you count a front-row seat to Microsoft’s foray into TV control.Analyzing the Great AI Swap
Objectively, it’s a bold move from LG, running with Microsoft instead of doubling down on Google’s next-gen Gemini. The upside? Potentially richer integrations, faster innovation, and perhaps even a more seamless Windows ecosystem experience. The risks? Immediate fragmentation of routines, a migration learning curve, and lingering uncertainty if Copilot can ever match the consistency of Google’s (now-aging) voice magic, especially for those deep in the Googleverse.The Bigger Picture: AI Battle for the Living Room
This isn’t just a tale of TV remote buttons. It’s a symptom of a broader tech world in flux: AI titans jostling for prime living room real estate, and users left dancing to their tune. With Google nudging folks toward Gemini and Microsoft eagerly expanding Copilot’s reach (cue Windows 11, Edge browser, and beyond), your TV is fast becoming the latest front in the AI wars.If you’re a hands-free, smart home zealot, prepare for some growing pains. But if you enjoy a good tech plot twist—or just want an excuse to try something new—perhaps Microsoft Copilot’s arrival will have something interesting up its sleeve. Just don’t blame your TV the next time it fails to understand your accent. After all, in the great AI assistant shuffle, nothing stays static—not even what used to be the world’s smartest TV remote.
Source: chhattisgarhprimetime Your LG TV is Losing a Key Feature: Google Assistant Checks Out, Microsoft Moves In
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