Overview
- LG spokesperson Chris De Maria said the company will add an option to remove the Copilot shortcut and did not give a timeline for the update.
- Owners reported the icon appeared after recent updates and could not be deleted, prompting widespread complaints and media coverage.
- Until the update arrives, users can only hide or move the Copilot tile on the home screen.
- LG described the icon as an accessibility shortcut added via software update and said features such as microphone input require explicit user consent.
- The shift reflects a broader push to add AI assistants to TVs, with Samsung already offering Copilot access on supported models.