# Interconnected TV Platforms LG's WebOS 2.0 Connects TVs With Home Automation Gadgets & Smart Cars By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-04-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/webos-20 References: [cnet](http://www.cnet.com/news/lg-bets-big-on-internet-of-things-oled-tv-at-ces-2015/) & [cnet](http://www.cnet.com/news/lg-bets-big-on-internet-of-things-oled-tv-at-ces-2015/) WebOS 2.0 is a new Internet of Things platform, announced by [LG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/webos-home-screen) at the 2015 International CES, that highlights the Korean electronics giant's intention to embrace the Internet of Things big time. The platform is a significant upgrade over the original WebOS platform, which was unveiled in the previous year's edition of CES. WebOS 2.0 is essentially a highly functional interoperable ecosystem that can connect WebOS 2.0-equipped television sets to [home automation gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-ai-home), wellness platforms and even smart vehicles. The upgraded platform has a more elegant user interface, is faster and is capable of supporting 4K streaming. It also turns on faster and is 60% quicker. The speed enhancements are distributed across the board, meaning that switching from the Smart TV screen to [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elisa) for example is made significantly faster. These upgrades are designed to position LG as one of the unquestioned leaders of the Internet of Things as it applies to home multimedia. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Internet of Things:** WebOS 2.0 is a new IoT platform that connects TVs with home automation gadgets and smart cars. - **Interoperable Ecosystem:** WebOS 2.0 creates an interoperable ecosystem that connects home automation gadgets, wellness platforms, and smart vehicles to TV sets. - **Faster User Interface:** WebOS 2.0 boasts a faster user interface, enabling quicker navigation and switching between different applications. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electronics:** WebOS 2.0 presents disruptive innovation opportunities for electronics manufacturers to create connected devices and platforms. - **Home Automation:** WebOS 2.0 opens up possibilities for the home automation industry to integrate with TVs and enable seamless control and interaction. - **Wellness:** WebOS 2.0 provides opportunities for the wellness industry to integrate health and fitness tracking capabilities into TVs and connected devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lifestyle-Conscious TV Operating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/webos-home-screen.md) - [Compact HD Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinebeam-smart.md) - [Ultra-Thin Wireless TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oled-evo-w6.md) - [Ergonomic Smart Home Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-32sq780s-smart-monitor.md) - [AI-Powered In-Vehicle Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-invehicle-solutions.md) - [AI-Powered Smart TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copilot-ai-for-tvs.md) - [TV-Focused Webcams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vc23ga.md) - [Stunning Stacked LED Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-display-oled-technology.md) - [Stand-Base Smart Televisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stanbyme.md)