Samsung smart TV updates last seven years, LG four in 2024+

Samsung has been clear about its update plan for TVs that use the Linux-based Tizen OS. For models from 2024 and newer, Samsung promises seven years of software updates. The commitment also covers some 2023 models. In practical terms, a 2024 Samsung TV should receive apps and firmware updates through at least 2031.

LG also leans toward long-term support with its webOS Re:New program, which guarantees four years of updates for TVs from 2022 onward. There’s typically about a one-year delay before an older model gets the newest webOS release that ships with the latest TVs.

Sony takes a more model-based approach. End dates aren’t a single fixed window across the lineup; some models carry security updates for longer than others. Most Sony Bravia TVs released after 2021 run Google TV, while earlier ones used Android TV.

Update timelines aren’t identical around the world. In Europe, Hisense models with VIDAA OS have pledged support for up to eight years on certain models, though that level of commitment isn’t always mirrored in the U.S. where many TVs run Google TV, Android TV, or Roku TV.

Roku’s own TVs are newer and still early in their update journey, so there isn’t a long, established pattern yet. The company also doesn’t publish fixed end-of-life dates for its streaming boxes. Budget brands like Vizio and Insignia each use different OS platforms (Vizio’s OS and Fire OS, respectively), and they continue pushing updates, though they don’t offer the same multi-year guarantees as Samsung or LG.

More update years mean fewer reasons to replace a TV just to keep apps current or stay protected against security flaws. If you rely on streaming apps, voice controls, or smart home features, a longer update window helps keep things working smoothly for longer. But not every model within a brand has the same guarantee, so check the exact model-year policy and your region before buying.

In short, don’t assume all TVs from a brand come with the same promise. The OS and the model year determine how long updates arrive, and the regional market can shift the timing as well.

Here are practical steps you can take now:

• Identify the OS on the model you’re considering (for example, Tizen, webOS, Google TV, VIDAA) and look up the specific update policy for that model year.
• Ask whether the policy covers major software updates as well as security patches, and note any regional caveats.
• Think about how long you expect to keep the TV and whether you’re comfortable with potential updates ending sooner on certain models.