Do you have a business idea that will take the Smart TV to the next level?
Join the LG webOS hackathon this October. We're looking for new ideas that will push the boundaries of how we view the Smart TV. With advanced technologies inside the TV, the TV is no longer just a TV. It can be your smart home device or a connection to your loved ones across the world. It can be your window into new fantasy lands and imaginary worlds. It can serve as a way to learn new things. The possibilities are endless. What is your idea on how the TV can enhance our home and life?
The Opportunity
webOS TV, a web-centric smart TV platform that powers LG Smart TVs, enables developers to create apps and third-party services to manage media, devices, security, networking, TV functionalities and more. The webOS TV Developer platform provides the ability for developers to build a service or app for webOS-based LG Smart TVs in millions of consumer homes today.
In this hackathon, you’ll be able to:
- Explore new use cases that will expand how we, as everyday TV consumers, use smart TVs next.
- Work directly with the LG TV team. Build relationships that will help your business.
- Get your idea, app or services on LG TVs in millions of consumer homes today.
webOS TV facts:
- 28 million webOS TVs are shipped annually
- 180 countries
- 300 partners
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Here are some (but not all) areas to explore:
Beyond TV
The Smart TV is Ready to Go Beyond.
webOS-enabled smart TVs, built with the latest and greatest technologies, are ready to offer many more experiences beyond traditional TV. In this category, we're looking for ideas that cross the threshold of today's TVs to new consumer experiences. Some areas to explore are:
Smart Life Solutions
The Smart Home Solutions Enabled by Smart TVs
New technologies and ideas are at the heart of transforming how we work, play and live. We're on the hunt for ideas that leverage the Smart TVs' central place in the home, and expand its use to better serve people in their daily lives. The TV as the central device in the home is open to new ideas that will help increase the value it can deliver to consumers. Some example areas are:
- Home Automation
- Iot/Telecomm
- Security
- AI
User Experience
The User Experience Defines the TV
Between advanced technologies adding new capabilities into the TVs and access to more content from everywhere, we're in need of fresh ideas on how to streamline the user experience to make it easier for people to get the most out of their smart TVs. The opportunity is there for apps and services that can deliver:
- Personalization
- Search and Recommendations
- Second Screen
- Connectivity
- User Controls
- Smart UI
Media & Entertainment
The Content Experience is Changing.
We all know that content is king. But what is also true is that content can be anything. Content is on a constant cycle of evolution, with new types of content being introduced every day - and desires for new experiences are continually in demand. The TV is a device that maximizes people's enjoyment of their entertainment. What are your ideas for how to bring new content to consumers? What new experiences can we create? Here are some examples in this category:
- Streaming
- Content
- Advertising
- Gaming
- Sports Content and Activities
- The Entertainment Metaverse
Open Innovation
The Smart TV can be….?
We're open to all ideas for webOS Smart TVs. Have an idea in an area not included here? We're interested. Working in a newly established market area? Tell us more about it. We're excited to expand the TV universe to new areas and beyond.
webOS-enabled smart TVs, built with the latest and greatest technologies, are ready to offer many more experiences beyond traditional TV. In this category, we're looking for ideas that cross the threshold of today's TVs to new consumer experiences. Some areas to explore are:
New technologies and ideas are at the heart of transforming how we work, play and live. We're on the hunt for ideas that leverage the Smart TVs' central place in the home, and expand its use to better serve people in their daily lives. The TV as the central device in the home is open to new ideas that will help increase the value it can deliver to consumers. Some example areas are:
- Home Automation
- Iot/Telecomm
- Security
- AI
Between advanced technologies adding new capabilities into the TVs and access to more content from everywhere, we're in need of fresh ideas on how to streamline the user experience to make it easier for people to get the most out of their smart TVs. The opportunity is there for apps and services that can deliver:
- Personalization
- Search and Recommendations
- Second Screen
- Connectivity
- User Controls
- Smart UI
We all know that content is king. But what is also true is that content can be anything. Content is on a constant cycle of evolution, with new types of content being introduced every day - and desires for new experiences are continually in demand. The TV is a device that maximizes people's enjoyment of their entertainment. What are your ideas for how to bring new content to consumers? What new experiences can we create? Here are some examples in this category:
- Streaming
- Content
- Advertising
- Gaming
- Sports Content and Activities
- The Entertainment Metaverse
We're open to all ideas for webOS Smart TVs. Have an idea in an area not included here? We're interested. Working in a newly established market area? Tell us more about it. We're excited to expand the TV universe to new areas and beyond.
