Microsoft Copilot quietly shows up on LG TVs, and you can’t remove it

A new webOS update brings Copilot and Live Plus feature to LG TVs

By Manisha Priyadarshini Published December 15, 2025

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Microsoft’s Copilot has quietly appeared on LG webOS TVs, and many owners only noticed after it was already there. The issue first came up when a Reddit user shared screenshots showing a Microsoft Copilot tile on their LG TV home screen after a recent webOS update. The post spread quickly, and other LG TV owners confirmed they were seeing the same thing.

As more reports appeared, it became clear this is not a bug limited to one model. This move matches LG’s earlier plans to integrate Copilot into its TV software, especially for newer versions of webOS. LG’s own documentation says some apps are treated as system components, which is likely why Copilot does not have a removal option like other downloads. Users can avoid signing in or move the tile out of sight, but the app itself stays installed.

Live Plus is also switched on by default

Along with Copilot, the latest LG TV update is also turning on a feature called Live Plus by default. According to LG’s on-screen description, Live Plus lets the TV recognize what content is being shown and use viewing data to power personalized services such as recommendations and advertising. Unlike Copilot, Live Plus can be turned off.

According to Video Cardz, Live Plus can be disabled by going to Settings > All Settings > General > Additional Settings and toggling off Live Plus (these steps may differ by region and model). Once turned off, the TV stops using on-screen content recognition for those services. Copilot does not currently offer a similar toggle. That leaves LG TV owners with limited control beyond hiding the app or avoiding online features entirely.

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For now, the situation shows how smart TVs are adding AI features at the system level, sometimes faster than users can react or opt out. If you are planning to upgrade, LG’s 2025 TV lineup already leans heavily into software driven features like AI assistants, which is something worth keeping in mind before choosing a new model. LG’s recent CES announcements also hint at where TV software and AI features could be headed next, offering a glimpse at what might define the biggest TV trends in 2026.

Manisha Priyadarshini

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Manisha Priyadarshini is a tech and entertainment writer with over nine years of editorial experience.

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