Samsung rolling out One UI to TVs, adds Google TV features – here’s everything new

Ben Schoon | Oct 14 2024 - 8:15 am PT

As announced earlier this month, Samsung is bringing One UI to its Tizen-powered TVs, and the updates are rolling out now.

Samsung’s One UI has been in place for several years now on the company’s Galaxy smartphones, but at its latest developer conference, Samsung announced plans to bring One UI to all of its major product lines including televisions. Now, well ahead of expectations, Samsung has started rolling out One UI to select TVs including ones released in 2023.

The update brings some UI updates throughout the system including a “For you” tab on the homescreen full of “personalized recommendations” and a new “Watch Later” list – sounds a lot like Google TV.

The folks over at SamMobile first reported on the rollout, as well as capturing Samsung’s full changelog of updates.

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[Notify Update]

This upgrade includes changes and improvements as listed below.

The exact changes may differ depending on your device model, country, etc.

Some of the features that change may require you to sign in to a Samsung account.

Please keep your device up to date and regularly check for software updates.

Once you install this version of the OS, you cannot uninstall or revert back to the previous version.

[Samsung Tizen OS Updated]

Samsung Tizen OS version Ingrade from 7 to & including open-sources and new features.

Upgrading the web engine from version 94 to 108 in Samsung Tizen OS 8.0

[Home Screen]

For you tab (personalised recommendations), Live tab and Apps tab have been implemented, allowing easy access to the content and apps you want.

[Watch Later]

The “Watch Later” feature has been added to the content details screen, enabling users to save preferred content in a Watch Later list and enjoy it conveniently.

[Samsung Daily+]

A lifestyle service hub that provides useful daily life experiences has been added to the Home screen.

[Search]

Recently searched content and related content have been implemented as recommendations.

[Multi Control]

You can control multiple Samsung devices signed in with the same Samsung account using the same keyboard and mouse.

[Workout Tracker]

By connecting your Galaxy Watch, real-time workout data, including calorie consumption and heart rate, can be monitored. For more details, refer to the guide available on Daily+.

[Remote Setting/123/Colour Button]

Based on usage history and present circumstances, tailored channel and setting recommendations can be provided

[SmartThings]

loT cameras can be used through the Smart Things app on mobile devices

[Accessibility]

The Accessibility Shortcut can rearrange its options according to usage frequency.

[Programme guide]

The design has been updated to enhance user convenience and “Samsung TV Plus” has been added as a new category.

[On-screen keypad]

Supported languages have been expanded. The mouse Drag & Drop feature has been enhanced, and when a mobile device is connected, the input pad will be displayed on the mobile screen automatically.

[Game Bar]

The game bar interface has been changed to the latest design.

[Multi View]

Zoom in screens on request. When mirroring a mobile device, you can use keyboard and mouse controls.

[Daily Board]

With Daily Board, you can decorate the screen with beautiful wallpapers and useful widgets – even when the screen is off.

[ConnecTime]

New features include video calls, messaging, and mobile screen sharing for TV and mobile.

[Security undate]

Enhanced data protection measures have been implemented (Samsung account sign-in required.

[Q-Symphony]

Wi-Fi Speaker Surround Setup has been upgraded to Q-Symphony, enabling connection to the Music Frame.

[Notice of change in supported apps]

Certain apps may not be compatible with Samsung Tizen OS 8.0. Check compatibility with app providers before upgrading your device.

Samsung warns that some apps may not yet work with the latest Tizen update, v8.0, just yet, but the update as a whole sounds like a welcome upgrade. Users can opt to install the update immediately when it arrives, when the TV is off, or do it “later.”