Not all smart TVs receive updates for long, and some do not have a specific policy.
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Regardless of the price of a TV you buy, you probably consider it a long-term investment. You therefore expect it to receive support from the manufacturer as long as possible.
In the old days, when you bought a TV, the only worry you had was that it would eventually break. But with smart TVs, there is also software to consider. Most modern TVs come with their own operating systems and apps, and need to be updated semi-regularly for best performance and to patch security issues.
Unfortunately, there is no universal standard for how long you can expect a TV to receive support. It varies significantly by manufacturer, and the relevant information is not always easy to find. But you’re in luck, as we’ve done the tedious work to find out.
Samsung offers long-term software support, but not every brand matches that commitment
If you have a Samsung TV from 2024 or later, Samsung will offer seven years of software updates for its Linux-based Tizen OS. This commitment, made in 2024, also applies to selected models from 2023. This means that if you have a Samsung TV from 2024, you can expect apps to work smoothly and firmware updates until at least 2031 roll out. Older models do not receive major new versions of Tizen. However, they probably receive occasional maintenance or security firmware updates.
early 2024, LG introduced the WebOS Re: New program, which guarantees four years of WebOS updates for TV models from 2022. These come with a year delay compared to the last WebOS release on the latest TV models. For example, webOS 26 debuted with 2026 TVs, and will arrive one year later on a 2025 TV.
Sony does not offer a fixed period of support for its TVs. Rather, it differs depending on which model you have. For example, for 2025 Sony Bravia K-65XR80M2 OLED, Sony support page has April 2029 as the end of life date. Meanwhile, the Sony Bravia 2 II K-65S25VM2, which was also part of the 2025 lineup, will apparently receive security updates until June 2030.
Unlike LG and Samsung, Sony does not use a proprietary TV operating system. Models released after 2021 use the Google TV platform; before that it was Android TV.
Like Sony, TCL does not guarantee a fixed period of support. All we really have to go on is the company’s software security page, where it claims to “typically” provide security updates for at least two years after “the first shipment of a given device model.” However, this page does not explicitly mention televisions. Depending on the model, TCL sets mainly run on Google TV (or Android TV for older models) or Roku TV.
Software support also varies by region
In Europe, the majority of Hisense TVs run on the company’s proprietary VIDAA OS. As of 2025, it has pledged support for “up to” a full eight years on these models. Unfortunately for those in the US, you’re less likely to pick up a Hisense TV that uses VIDAA, with many models instead of Android TV, Fire TV, Google TV or Roku TV. Therefore, long-term support is in the hands of the company whose OS your TV ships with.
For a long time, year was known for its streaming devices and operating system, which it licenses to TV brands such as those listed above. But what if you bought one of Roku’s own Pro, Plus or Select Series TVs? Roku doesn’t specify a fixed period of support for these, and the first one came out in 2023, so it’s still too early to establish a pattern. But if software is the company’s focus and it pushes frequent updates, you can expect a healthy lifespan for its TVs. Roku also doesn’t publish end-of-life dates for its streaming boxes, although some people claim to have used a unit for as long as 10 years.
What about the ultra-affordable TV brands like Vizio in the Insignia? The former runs its own Vizio OS, which works in much the same way as its better-known rivals and includes more than 300 apps. Vizio automatically releases firmware updates regularly, but does not guarantee a fixed period of support for any of its models.
Insignia TVs use Amazon’s Fire OS, so you can expect software and security updates as long as Amazon engaged with their own devices. The Amazon Fire TV Software Security Updates page says the commitment is at least four years.
Don’t worry if your model is out of support. Buying a streaming box is an inexpensive way to extend the life of your smart TV and maintain access to updated versions of your favorite apps.