LG has begun licensing its TV operating system, webOS, to manufacturers of gaming monitors, bringing cloud gaming via apps to more consumers.
Following Google, Roku and Amazon into OS licensing, LG and Samsung have in recent years also started licensing webOS and Tizen to competitors.
With the expansion into gaming monitors, LG is now adding a new category to webOS licensing. For this purpose, webOS has been upgraded to support up to 180Hz with VRR. The customized webOS Hub offered to third-parties also includes Game Dashboard and Game Optimizer with quick access to game-related functions.
webOS Hub for gaming monitors. Photo: LG
By integrating webOS into gaming monitors, users will have easy access to game streaming – or cloud gaming – through apps such as Nvidia's GeForce Now, the company highlighted.
In addition, webOS offers video streaming apps including the Apple TV app, Disney+, Netflix and Prime Video.
LG recently committed to upgrading webOS in its newer TV models but it is unclear if this commitment extends to the webOS Hub in monitors.
Acer is the first partner
LG confirmed that it has already signed up multiple partners. The first third-party gaming monitor with webOS is expected to be Acer's upcoming 27-inch Nitro GS272U.
- "The latest webOS Hub features are expected to be made available first on Acer’s upcoming Nitro GS272U M QHD 180Hz gaming monitor, with more partners to adopt the platform in the near future," said LG.
Acer's monitor will launch in the first quarter of 2025, priced at 600 Euro.
