Unlock the Future of TV with Samsung’s Revolutionary One UI Upgrade
Samsung’s Unifying UI Update Brings One UI to Smart TVs
TL;DR: Samsung is rolling out a new One UI update for its smart TVs, bringing the TV and phone UI in line with each other.
Samsung recently announced its plans to unify its software experience across all product categories, offering users a more cohesive ecosystem. This move includes updating the software for its TVs and home appliances to One UI, with seven years of software upgrades promised for the devices. While the company initially said this change was scheduled for sometime next year, it has now started rolling out the One UI update for its smart TVs.
The One UI update for TVs is based on Tizen 8.0, an operating system that Samsung designed specifically for its smart TVs. This update includes several interface changes that bring it in line with the One UI experience on Samsung smartphones, such as new app icons and animations. One of the primary features of this update is the new Game Bar interface, which offers additional features and widget support on the standby screen.
What’s New in the One UI Update for TVs?
This update introduces a more compact Settings overlay and design changes that give the Settings menu a modern look. The complete update changelog is listed below.
Changelog:
- [Notify Update]
- This upgrade includes changes and improvements as listed below.
- The exact changes may differ depending on your device model, country, etc.
- Some of the features that change may require you to sign in to a Samsung account.
- Please keep your device up to date and regularly check for software updates.
- Once you install this version of the OS, you cannot uninstall or revert back to the previous version.
- [Samsung Tizen OS Updated]
- Samsung Tizen OS version upgrade from 7 to 8, including open-source software and new features.
- Upgrading the web engine from version 94 to 108 in Samsung Tizen OS 8.0
Key Features:
- A more compact Settings overlay
- Design changes to give the Settings menu a modern look
- New Game Bar interface with additional features and widget support on the standby screen
- Support for multiple Samsung devices signed in with the same Samsung account using a single keyboard and mouse
- Workout Tracker for monitoring real-time workout data, including calorie consumption and heart rate, on your Galaxy Watch
- SmartThings app support for controlling IoT cameras on your mobile devices
- Accessibility features, including reorganized options based on usage frequency
- Program Guide updates with a new "Samsung TV Plus" category
- On-screen keypad updates, including expanded language support and enhanced mouse Drag & Drop feature
- Multi-View feature for zooming in on screens and using keyboard and mouse controls when mirroring a mobile device
What’s Next for Samsung’s One UI?
While the new One UI update for TVs has started rolling out to users just a few days after Samsung’s announcement, the latest One UI update for smartphones won’t arrive until early next year. The company has confirmed that One UI 7, based on Android 15, will debut with the Galaxy S25 series, with a beta build expected to reach users by the end of the year.
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