LG TV owners baffled by a Microsoft Copilot app that can’t be removed

LG TV owners are expressing confusion and displeasure online after Microsoft Copilot suddenly appeared on their smart TVs, with no option to uninstall the app, Tom’s Hardware reports.

Copilot was reportedly added to some LG models in conjunction with a recent webOS update and would then appear pinned to the home screen. For now, though, it functions primarily as a shortcut to Copilot on the web, rather than a fully integrated TV app.

LG previously announced its partnership with Microsoft as part of its “AI TV” initiative. According to the company, Copilot will be used to provide AI-based search and recommendation assistance directly within the TV interface.

Although Copilot cannot be completely uninstalled, it is possible to hide the app so that it does not appear on the home screen.