Jio Unveils JioTV OS and JioTV Plus: A New Era of Interactive Television

JioTV OS announced; JioTV+ gets interactive features

Reliance Jio at the 47th annual general meeting (AGM) introduced the JioTV OS, the company's own operating system, along with JioTV+ for on-demand content and JioHome for connected experience. The JioTV OS, the company's own operating system for Jio Set-Top Box, will offer a faster, smoother, and more personalized experience. The Jio TvOS supports cutting-edge home entertainment features like Ultra HD 4K video, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos, said the company. This will offer an entertainment ecosystem that includes apps, live TV and shows in a single easy to use system. Hello Jio voice assistant is now powered by advanced Generative AI technologies. This allows users to search for content across various apps using simple voice commands like, "Hello Jio, find action movies," or "Open Netflix." The improved Hello Jio also supports voice commands for controlling the Jio STB, such as increasing the volume, making it a truly hands-free experience. Jio Home IoT solutions is fully integrated with Jio TvOS, make your home more intelligent and responsive to your needs. With the Matter-compliant solutions, Jio Home IoT ensures all the smart devices work seamlessly together and can be controlled from a single unified platform. The JioHome app, which is the personal control centre now lets you manage all the smart devices with just a few taps. It also includes features like malware detection and guest Wi-Fi management, keeping the home network safe and secure. JioTV+ that brings all the entertainment such as live TV from over 860 live TV channels, on-demand shows with Catch-up TV that lets you go back up to seven days and catch up on what you missed, and apps like Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar -- together in one easy-to-use platform is getting advanced interactive features. The upcoming Play-Pause feature will let you pause live TV and pick up right where you left off whenever you are ready. JioTV+ will also let you check the stats, let you buy tickets, or switch camera angles when watching a live cricket match or the Olympics -- all without leaving the app. The integrated social features will let you share what you are watching with friends, join live watch parties, or discuss your favourite shows in real-time.

Jio TvOS, JioHome and JioTV+ announced for at RIL AGM as Jio takes on Google, Amazon - Times of India

Jio TvOS, the company's 100% home-grown operating system for the Jio Set-Top Box, has been launched at the 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL). Apart from the operating system, Akash Ambani, chairman of Reliance Infocomm Limited, also announced JioHome for smart living, and JioTV+ live TV platform. Jio TvOS features The operating system comes with various features, including high-quality audio-video, voice support and more. "Jio TvOS is made for your big TV screen, giving you a faster, smoother, and more personalised experience. It is just like having a custom-made entertainment system at home. Jio TvOS supports cutting-edge home entertainment features like Ultra HD 4K video, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos. This means you get the best picture and sound quality - just like being in a movie theatre, but in the comfort of your living room," Akash Ambani said. The JioTvOS is now integrated with Hello Jio voice assistant that enables users to control Set-Top Box with voice, accessible using the mic button on the Jio Remote. Users can just say, 'Hello Jio, find action movies,' and it will search across all your apps like Amazon Prime, Disney+, HotStar and more. Additionally, the voice assistant can also launch apps with commands like 'Open Netflix,' or find specific movies, shows, or music by name. "What also sets TvOS apart is [the] Jio App Store, a key feature of the Jio STB. A rapidly growing developer ecosystem is creating innovative apps designed specifically for Jio Home, enhancing every aspect of your lifestyle. Whether you want to stay active with motion-based fitness, explore new educational content with your kids, or shop directly from the TV, the Jio App Store has something for everyone in your family," Akash Ambani added. JioTV+ with 860 live channels and more The company also announced JioTV+ that essentially combines live TV, on-demand shows and apps into a single platform. "With JioTV+, you get access to over 860 live TV channels, with all leading channels in stunning high definition, plus the best content from apps like Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar -- all in one place. And we have optimised JioTV+ for a super-fast channel switching experience. Switching between your favourite channels is now faster than ever, so you won't miss a single moment of the action," Akash Ambani said. JioTV+ is powered by a powerful recommendation engine that offers personalised suggestions based on users' viewing habits. There's also a Catch-up TV feature that lets users go back up to seven days and watch a show in case they missed a show. Jio Home IoT solutions Jio Home aims to make homes smarter and more connected through the Internet of Things, or IoT. Jio says that it envisions IoT as the foundation of smart Indian homes, offering enhanced convenience, security, and energy efficiency. With Jio Home IoT solutions, which is integrated with Jio TvOS and adhering to the Matter standard, users can control various appliances. "To unify these incredible features, we have developed the JioHome app. The JioHome app is your personal control centre, letting you manage everything in your home -- from your Wi-Fi to your smart devices -- with just a few taps," Akash Ambani added. JioHome app includes features like malware detection and guest Wi-Fi management as security features. The TOI Tech Desk is a dedicated team of journalists committed to delivering the latest and most relevant news from the world of technology to readers of The Times of India. TOI Tech Desk's news coverage spans a wide spectrum across gadget launches, gadget reviews, trends, in-depth analysis, exclusive reports and breaking stories that impact technology and the digital universe. Be it how-tos or the latest happenings in AI, cybersecurity, personal gadgets, platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and more; TOI Tech Desk brings the news with accuracy and authenticity.

JioTV OS Announced with 4K Video Support, AI Voice Assistant

Jio TV+ will feature a recommendation engine, catch-up, and play-pause feature for Live TV. Jio has been expanding its circle over the years in different sectors. And while they have found success in other areas, digital entertainment is still a place where they seem left behind. But this could change now, as the telecom operator recently announced their new TV experience called the JioTV OS along with Jio TV+, and here is everything you need to know about it. First, we have the JioTV OS. It's a fully homegrown operating system that will provide a faster, smoother, and more personalized experience to its users. It even supports the ability to play Ultra HD 4K videos, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos which will provide a cinema-like quality while watching any content on your TV. Furthermore, it will bring all your favorite OTT apps, shows, and Live TV, all in one platform to offer a truly seamless experience. Plus, it comes integrated with Jio Voice Assistant powered by Advanced Generative AI technology. So you can give it commands to control the set-top box, play, or find movies for you to provide a completely hands-free convenience. Alongside JioTV OS, the company also announced that its Jio TV+ will also receive improvements, bringing together Live TV, shows, and apps under a single roof. Users will be able to browse over 860 live TV channels from apps like Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar. The best part is switching between these channels will be faster than ever, ensuring you don't miss out on your favorite content. But the star of the show is its new recommendation engine, which suggests content based on your viewing habits and preferences. There is also a new Catch-up feature to let you go back seven days and watch shows you might have missed out on. Another new addition is the Play-Pause feature which pauses Live TV, which will come in handy during cricket matches. Talking about cricket, it was also announced that users can bring up live cricket stats during the match, buy tickets, or switch between cameras from the comfort of their homes. It is also getting a Social feature to watch shows or movies with your friends at a watch party and talk about them in real-time, offering a truly interactive experience. These new changes are surely going to make it more enjoyable to watch content with Jio services and could bring about a change of mind in how audience and users perceive the service. The OTT and digital entertainment market has been booming since the pandemic, so it makes sense for the telecom operator to make their name in that sector. What are your thoughts about the new JioTV OS and improvements added to Jio TV+? Do you like the new changes and are excited about them? Let us know in the comments below.