Freeview Play enabled LG Smart TVs are due to launch during the first half of this year, combining the webOS platform and catch-up services with a backwards Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). The service will launch on webOS 3.0 devices later this year.
Freeview Play currently combines catch-up TV from the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5, on-demand services and live television with more services promised to arrive in 2016. Combined with LG’s webOS service and other content partnerships, including NOW TV, Netflix, Amazon and Google Play, LG will reportedly provide an "unrivalled selection of services for consumers to enjoy in the UK."
Andrew Mackay, COO LG Electronics UK and Nordics, said:
“We recognise that as part of our efforts to deliver the best overall premium viewing experience we need to offer our customer’s choice; the choice to watch what they want when they want it. We’re delighted to partner with Freeview Play as it enables LG to offer customers the best content, the best user experience and the best displays, culminating in a supreme overall viewing experience.”
Guy North, Managing Director of Freeview, said:
“We believe that Freeview Play is set to be the new normal way of watching TV and I’m really pleased to welcome LG on board as a partner. Sales of Freeview Play TVs and set top boxes have already shown sharp increases since launch, with our accompanying advertising campaign making millions of consumers aware of the benefits the service can offer them. I look forward to the platform continuing to grow throughout 2016.”
I have Freeview Play on a Panasonic TV bought earlier this year.
ReplyDeleteI am disappointed with the facilities. Only BBC gives a full coverage. There is very little available for Channel5. There is nothing for any of the HD channels.