Reliance introduces home-grown OS for its Jio Set-Top Box

At its 47th Annual General Meeting, Reliance Industries provided a demonstration of the newest features of Jio Home, its digital home service, which included the announcement of JioTV OS, its home-grown operating system for the Jio Set-Top Box.

Demo transcript highlights:

Kiran Thomas (KT): Building on the success of our Home Broadband and Jio Set-Top Box (Jio STB), we’re now exploring new horizons in home entertainment and smart living. Today, we are thrilled to introduce JioTV OS, our 100% home-grown operating system for the Jio Set-Top Box.

JioTV OS 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. JioTV OS 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.

And it’s more than just a user-interface. It is an entire ecosystem that brings together all your favourite apps, live TV, and shows in one simple, easy-to-use system.

Akash Ambani (AA): A few years ago, we introduced Hello Jio – the voice assistant that is now part of JioTV OS that lets you control your Set-Top Box with your voice, accessible using the mic button on the Jio Remote. Hello Jio has quickly become one of the most loved features of Jio STB.

Recently, we made Hello Jio even smarter using the latest Generative AI technologies, improving its natural language understanding and making it feel more human-like. Now, finding content on Jio STB is easier than ever. For example, just say, ‘Hello Jio, find action movies,’ and it will search across all your apps like Amazon Prime, Disney+, HotStar and more. And it will show you the best options in a single combined list. No more searching through each of your apps – one by one – to find what you want.

KT: Hello Jio can also launch apps with commands like ‘Open Netflix,’ or find specific movies, shows, or music by name. Want to watch some sports? Just say, ‘Play Star Sports,’ and Hello Jio tunes in—no need to remember any channel numbers.

Hello Jio can also control your Jio STB using voice. For example, you can say, ‘Hello Jio, increase the volume,’ and it’s done. With Hello Jio, it’s like having a friend who knows exactly what you want to watch or listen to. Just ask, and it’s done.

AA: What also sets JioTV OS apart is 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.

Imagine practicing yoga with real-time feedback from an AI-powered virtual coach, or enjoying an augmented reality shopping experience that lets you try on clothes or makeup, all from the comfort of your couch. These are just a few examples of the smart apps our developer community has created for Jio STB.