LG Smart TVs Now Talk in 65 Languages with Cerence AI — Your Screen Gets a Voice

Conversational TVs arrive in webOS

LG Electronics has integrated Cerence AI’s neural text-to-speech technology into its webOS platform, enabling smart TVs to speak in 65 languages and dialects. This isn’t a superficial add-on — it’s a move toward making living-room screens more conversational and approachable, with human-like voices that can read menus, narrate program info, and respond to natural requests.

How the voice system works

The integration supports both cloud and on-device TTS processing. That hybrid approach keeps latency low and prevents excessive CPU use on the TV. Whether a request is handled locally or via the cloud, responses aim to feel immediate and natural so the interaction resembles talking to a helpful person rather than issuing commands to a machine.

Real-life benefits for users

For families, older adults, and people with visual impairments, spoken navigation and search change the usability equation. Instead of navigating complex menus, users can ask the TV for recommendations or have UI elements read aloud. Commands like ‘Find me feel-good movies for tonight’s mood’ can yield tailored suggestions and make discovery smoother for everyone.

Accessibility and global reach

By offering 65 languages and dialects, LG directly addresses international accessibility commitments such as the European Accessibility Act. Viewers in different regions can interact in their native language, which helps bridge digital divides and supports inclusive design across borders.

From cars to couches — Cerence expands beyond automotive

Cerence’s neural TTS was previously best known in automotive dashboards, powering in-car voice assistants and navigation prompts. Its transition into the home marks a broader shift: voice technologies that felt native to vehicles are now moving into everyday appliances, turning passive devices into responsive companions.

A broader smart home strategy

This voice capability is part of LG’s wider push to embed AI across its ThinQ ecosystem. LG and Cerence plan to extend conversational features across other webOS-powered devices — think talking fridges, soundbars, or other connected home hubs — so your entire home could eventually respond in natural speech.

Why it matters

Beyond convenience, conversational TTS elevates how we interact with screens: more empathetic, accessible, and efficient. The TV is no longer just an input/output device; it can listen, understand and reply in a way that feels more human, changing everyday interactions in subtle but meaningful ways.