Tizen is an
operating system based on the
Linux kernel and the
GNU C Library implementing the
Linux API. It targets a very wide range of devices including
smartphones,
tablets,
in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) devices,
smart TVs,
PCs,
smart cameras,
wearable computing (such as
smartwatches),
Blu-ray players,
printers and
smart home appliances (such as
refrigerators,
lighting,
washing machines,
air conditioners,
ovens/
microwaves and a
robotic vacuum cleaner). Its purpose is to offer a consistent user experience across devices. Tizen is a project within the
Linux Foundation and is governed by a Technical Steering Group (TSG) composed of
Samsung and
Intel among others.