Samsung rolls out One UI to TVs, everything is new here

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

The update brings a number of UI updates across the system, including a ‘For You’ tab on the home screen full of ‘personalized recommendations’ and a new ‘Watch Later’ list – looking a lot like Google TV.

The people there SamMobile first reported on the rollout and captured the full changelog of updates from Samsung.

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[Notify Update]

• This upgrade includes changes and improvements as listed below.
• The exact changes may vary depending on your device model, country, etc.
• Some features that change may require you to sign in to a Samsung account.
• Keep your device up to date and check for software updates regularly.
• Once you install this version of the operating system, you cannot uninstall it or revert 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 your tab (personalized recommendations), Live tab and Apps tab have been implemented, giving you easy access to the content and apps you want.

[Watch Later]

• The “Watch Later” feature has been added to the content details screen, allowing users to save favorite content to a Watch Later list and enjoy them easily.

[Samsung Daily+]

• A lifestyle service hub has been added to the home screen, providing useful real-life experiences.

[Search]

• Recently searched content and related content are 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 exercise data, including calorie consumption and heart rate, can be monitored. For more details, please refer to the guide available on Daily+.

[Remote Setting/123/Colour Button]

• Based on usage history and current conditions, customized channel and setting recommendations can be provided

[SmartThings]

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

[Accessibility]

• The Accessibility Shortcut can rearrange the options based on frequency of use.

[Programme guide]

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

[On-screen keypad]

• Supported languages ​​are extensive. The drag and drop function of the mouse has been improved and when a mobile device is connected, the input panel is automatically displayed on the mobile screen.

[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]

• Daily Board lets you decorate the screen with beautiful wallpapers and useful widgets – even when the screen is turned off.

[ConnecTime]

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

[Security undate]

• Enhanced data protection measures have been implemented (Samsung account login required.

[Q-Symphony]

• Wi-Fi Speaker Surround Setup has been upgraded to Q-Symphony, allowing 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, but the update as a whole sounds like a welcome upgrade. Users can choose to install the update immediately when it arrives, when the TV is off, or do it ‘later’.

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