Reliance Jio is moving beyond its roots as a telecom brand and venturing into the home entertainment space. During the Annual General Meeting held virtually on August 29, Reliance Infocomm Limited Chairman Akash Ambani announced a set of new products and features that aim to transform the entertainment and connected home experience in India. Ambani announced JioTV OS, JioHome and JioTV+ to take home entertainment and smart living to new heights. Here’s everything that was announced at the Reliance Jio Annual General Meeting.

JioTV OS

Jio is all set to introduce Jio TV OS, a completely indigenous operating system designed specifically for Jio set-top boxes (STBs). Akash Ambani explained how this new OS is designed to provide a faster, smoother and more personalized experience for users. It supports high-end features like Ultra HD 4K video, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, ensuring cinema-like quality in the comfort of your living room.

JioTV OS is not just about an improved user interface. As per the announcements made at the AGM, it is a complete ecosystem that brings all your favourite apps, live TV and shows on one seamless platform. The OS is integrated with the popular Hello Jio voice assistant, which is now powered by advanced generative AI technologies. This upgrade allows users to search for content across various apps using simple voice commands such as, “Hello Jio, find action movies” or “Open Netflix”. The improved Hello Jio also supports voice commands to control the Jio STB, making it a truly hands-free experience.

JioHome

JioHome is set to make Indian homes smarter and more connected with its new IoT (Internet of Things) solutions. Akasg declared that IoT is the future of smart homes, allowing seamless integration of devices such as lights, air conditioners, and security systems. Imagine your air conditioner turning on when you enter the room or your lights dimming automatically when you start a movie – JioHome IoT solutions make it possible.

These solutions are fully integrated with the JioTV OS. This means that all smart devices in the home work together seamlessly. JioHome also supports the latest Matter standard, which ensures compatibility across different smart devices. The JioHome app will serve as the control center for this ecosystem, offering features such as malware detection and guest Wi-Fi management, ensuring both convenience and security.

JioTV+

JioTV+ will change the way you consume digital entertainment. It combines live TV, on-demand shows, and apps into a single, easy-to-use platform. With over 860 live TV channels and access to content from leading OTT apps like Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar, JioTV+ offers a vast library of entertainment. One of its special features is that you can switch between channels faster than ever, so you won’t miss a single moment of your favorite shows.

What makes JioTV+ stand out is its powerful recommendation engine, which provides personalised content suggestions based on your viewing habits. The platform also offers a catch-up TV feature, allowing users to go back seven days to watch missed shows. Additionally, the upcoming play-pause feature will allow users to pause live TV and resume whenever they are ready.

Jio TV+ users can check stats, buy tickets or change camera angles during a live cricket match without interrupting the action. Social features allow users to share what they are watching with friends, join live watch parties and discuss shows in real time, making TV a more connected and interactive experience.