LG launches Easy TV with large print, illuminated remote control and remote help designed for seniors

For years, a kind of joke has been repeated: visits to the grandparents’ house that end up turning into impromptu technical service sessions to fix the television. The funny thing is that, as with most recurring jokes, there is a lot of truth in them.

Television is still the center of the living room in many homesbut the arrival of smart menus, constant updates and dozens of options hidden under layers of submenus they have not always played in favor of simplicity. LG knows this and has just presented a television in Korea with a different approach: the EasyTVdesigned specifically for an audience that is typically left out of technology marketing campaigns, older people.

The Korean brand’s commitment is interesting because it is not a “cut down” or low-end product. It is not a cheap television designed only to cover the file. The Easy TV It is a device that maintains a good part of the features of the most current LG models.but that adapts to a user profile that is looking for something much more important than HDR or the latest connectivity standard: make everything easy to use.

An interface that is understood at the first

The heart of this television is a custom version of webOSthe operating system carried by the company’s Smart TVs. Instead of betting on the abundance of applications, quick accesses and notifications, the Easy TV Simplifies navigation with clearer menus, larger icons and, above all, larger fonts. For those who already need to enlarge the font on their mobile phone or use reading glasses, this change makes a significant difference: reading without effort.

In addition to clearer navigation, The system incorporates simple voice commands that go beyond turning on or changing the channel. Through Live Alert It is possible to set reminders, such as taking medication. This integration turns the television into a tool that transcends entertainment, becoming an ally in the daily routine.

A truly adapted remote control

Another of the most criticized aspects of modern televisions is the remote control. LG knows it and with Easy TV has redesigned it thinking about hands that do not always appreciate small buttons. The new controller features brighter backlighting, larger keys, and a huge help button. It is not a minor detail: with a simple touch you access LG Buddya feature that allows family, friends or caregivers to take control of the TV from a distance.

Thanks to this function, inputs can be changed, settings adjusted or recordings scheduled without the need for the elderly person to struggle with the menus. Also, from LG Buddy Voice and video calls can be made thanks to the integrated cameraas well as sharing photos and YouTube videos. In practice, it turns the television into a direct communication channel with the family.

A button that can save

The help button also has a crucial role in emergency situations. Pressing it three times in a row or holding it down sends a notification to the designated contact. This option can be decisive in a fall or urgent need scenario, when the person cannot access the phone. According to the company, this functionality will also reach other televisions of the brand, but it will debut on Easy TV.

accompanying television

Beyond the technical innovations, the Easy TV reflects a change in mentality: Technology should not only impress those who are up to date with the latest specifications, but also be useful to those who often feel left out. Features such as improved audio dialogue make it easier to understand conversations in series or news programs. Preconfigured visual settings make viewing more enjoyable for those with tired eyes. And voice assistants reduce the barrier of menus full of options.

It’s easy to joke about family members who watch their shows with the volume all the way up or with motion smoothing turned on all the way, but The truth is that accessibility should not be an extra, but a central part of the experience. The arrival of Easy TV is good news, not only for those who fit that demographic profile, but also for all of us who value well-understood simplicity.

An example to follow?

At the moment, the television is released in Korea, although LG has already made it clear that its plans involve expanding it to countries. Seeing the demographic trend in Europe, it would not be strange if sooner rather than later it also appears in our market. And if other brands follow the same path, perhaps we will see a kind of “easy mode” natively integrated into all televisions, as happens in smartphones with accessible modes.

Because in the end, what it comes down to is that technology is at the service of people. And if one thing is clear with the LG Easy TV, it is that there is still a lot of room for innovation to not only seek spectacular performance, but also the peace of mind of those who just want to turn on the TV, find the channel they want and enjoy it without complications.