Which smart TV brands offer the longest software support?
Smart TV software support varies widely between manufacturers, with some setting clear update commitments and others offering no fixed timeframe. That matters because updates keep apps working and address security issues over a product many buyers expect to use for years.
Samsung promises seven years of software updates for 2024 and later TVs, plus selected 2023 models; LG guarantees four years of webOS updates for TVs from 2022 onwards. Hisense has pledged up to eight years for European models using VIDAA since 2025. Sony support depends on the model, while TCL, Roku and Vizio do not publish a fixed support period; the article’s Vizio discussion ends before covering Insignia.
- Samsung offers seven years of updates on eligible TVs.
- Hisense promises up to eight years for European VIDAA models.
- Support periods are unclear or vary by model at several brands.
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Smart TVs run software that connects the screen to streaming apps and other online services. Like phones and computers, they may need updates to keep apps working and fix security problems, so support can affect how useful a television remains over time.
The main brands include Samsung, LG, Hisense, Sony, TCL, Roku and Vizio. Their update policies differ, and a stated support period may apply only to certain models or regions; Sony’s support, for example, varies by model. This makes it helpful to check the policy for a specific television when comparing how long it may receive software updates.