Cerence AI Brings State-of-the-Art Voice Interaction to LG TVs with Human-Like Neural Text-to-Speech
BURLINGTON, Mass., July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ:CRNC) ("Cerence AI"), a global leader pioneering conversational AI-powered user experiences, today announced that LG Electronics Inc. is leveraging Cerence's cloud neural text-to-speech (TTS) technology to power voice interaction across its global television lineup, bringing a natural and engaging experience to tens of millions of households. The announcement marks an important step in Cerence AI's continued strategic expansion into new markets.
LG TVs now feature Cerence's AI-powered cloud neural TTS when the device is connected, as well as edge TTS, across 65 voices and languages, delivering high quality interaction and extensive functionality. Cerence TTS enables LG TVs to quickly respond to user inquiries via natural spoken words, creating a more natural, human-like user experience and simplifying users' interactions as they search for content and programming. Voice-powered interactions with LG TVs could look like:
- User: "Find me movies with Tom Cruise." LG TV: "You must like Tom Cruise! I looked up some of his movies; do any of them interest you?"
- User: "Can you recommend a feel-good movie to watch on a rainy day?" LG TV: "Here are the search results for comforting movies perfect for a rainy day. I hope you find something you like!"
- User: "Do you know any good sad movies?" LG TV: "Here are the search results for sad movies. Which one would you like to watch?"
For LG, the voice interaction capabilities that Cerence TTS enables are particularly critical as it looks to meet increasing accessibility requirements worldwide, including the European Accessibility Act. Cerence TTS ensures that everyday consumer products like televisions can be easily operated by people of all abilities. For example, TTS can read menus and program information in a human-like voice, helping visually impaired users navigate their TVs.
Integrated within webOS, LG's smart platform, Cerence TTS delivers minimal latency and no impact on device footprint or CPU requirements, helping keep costs under control while still bringing advanced AI features to LG's users. In the future, Cerence AI and LG will partner to bring this voice-powered experience to other LG webOS-based products.
"Across our TV lineup, our goal is to not only provide the best possible picture and sound, but also the back-end AI-powered intelligence that transforms ease of use and functionality for everyday life," said Neo Lee, Senior Director, webOS Product Planning Department, LG. "By leveraging Cerence AI technology, we deliver customers a seamless, intuitive experience from the second they begin engaging with their LG TVs. Working with the Cerence team enables us to deliver cohesive, flexible and connected voice-driven experiences, and we look forward to our continued partnership."
"We have seen the significant impact human-like TTS can deliver for both consumers and brands – simplifying the user experience while enabling a more natural and comfortable way to interact," said Christian Mentz, Chief Revenue Officer, Cerence AI. "As we continue our expansion into markets beyond automotive, we are witnessing the growing need for flexible, edge and cloud TTS technology that gives consumer brands the power to enhance user experiences and deepen their connection to their users. We're proud to partner with LG to deliver this to their users worldwide."
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About Cerence Inc.
Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ:CRNC) is a global industry leader in creating intuitive, seamless, AI-powered experiences. Leveraging decades of innovation and expertise in voice, generative AI, and large language models, Cerence powers integrated experiences that create safer, more connected, and more enjoyable journeys. With more than 525 million cars shipped with Cerence technology, the company partners with leading automakers, transportation OEMs, and technology companies to advance the next generation of user experiences. Cerence is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, with operations globally and a worldwide team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI innovation. For more information, visit www.cerence.ai.
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