LG Electronics (LG) has announced that the new webOS Hub 2.0S for third-party brands, which was released for TVs in September, is now branching out to include smart monitors. This move is in response to the expanding smart TV market and the growing number of single-person households. While smart TVs are typically geared towards family households, the rising trend of single-person households has led to a significant demand for smart monitors. webOS Hub 2.0S, with its convenience and large variety of content, is an excellent choice for smaller screens as well.
The new webOS Hub 2.0S offers greater hardware adaptability, making it available on a wider range of devices beyond just smart TVs. This gives third-party brands more options for delivering a customisable user experience.
One of the new additions to the main home UI screen of webOS Hub 2.0S is the Card App Home Hub & Music. This app provides users with one-click access to a plethora of services. It also features a smart home ecosystem dashboard, allowing users to customise control capabilities and monitor the status of supported devices, including TVs and IoT-based devices.
Designed to meet the diverse needs of its users, webOS Hub 2.0S offers a comprehensive range of services and features. Users can easily access music from popular apps like Spotify or from music stored on USB drives using the Card App Music feature. Features such as Remote PC allow for easy access to content for hybrid work, ensuring a seamless transition to office PCs or laptops. The platform also supports convenient video calling and conferencing with the support of USB cameras, and it encourages productivity with an enhanced home fitness experience. To cater to students and working professionals, webOS Hub 2.0S provides access to streaming services like Netflix and YouTube. Compatibility with Apple Home and AirPlay allows users to easily and securely control compatible smart home accessories and effortlessly stream movies, music, games, and photos using their Apple devices.
By integrating webOS Hub into various third-party products, LG has diligently strengthened its market presence over the past three years. Over 300 brands have joined LG in this exciting endeavor, affirming the exceptional services and unparalleled versatility of webOS Hub.
Building on the success of its approach, LG is expanding the webOS Hub platform to a broader range of smart TVs and smart monitors. This move solidifies LG’s presence in the industry and demonstrates its commitment to providing seamless access to the webOS Hub experience across multiple devices.
Key Features of webOS Hub 2.0S:
- Greater hardware adaptability for wider device compatibility
- Card App Home Hub & Music for one-click access to a variety of services
- Smart home ecosystem dashboard for customised control and device status monitoring
- Comprehensive services and features to meet diverse user needs
- Support for popular streaming services like Netflix and YouTube
- Compatibility with Apple Home and AirPlay for easy smart home control and content streaming
