By Yudvit Sehgal 
JioSphere (JioPages) is a made in India web browser from Jio that lets you browse websites, read news, watch videos and use the web in your preferred Indian language. It was earlier known as JioPages, but the browser has since been renamed and expanded with several new features.
What Is JioSphere?
JioSphere is designed to give you a simple and personalised browsing experience. You can use it to visit websites, save bookmarks, search the web, watch videos and read news. The browser also offers tools such as ad blocking, private browsing and a built in VPN.
The browser is available for Android devices. It can also be used on Android smart TVs. This makes it useful if you want to browse websites on a larger screen without using a computer.
JioSphere Features
One of the main changes is its focus on Indian users. JioSphere supports more than 20 Indian languages. You can choose your preferred language and customise the news feed based on your interests. This can make the browser easier to use if you prefer reading online content in your local language.
You can also use JioSphere for private browsing. Its Incognito mode is designed to prevent your browsing history, passwords and form entries from being saved. It also blocks cookies and some tracking elements during private browsing.
Ad Blocker and VPN
Another useful feature is the built in ad blocker. It can block unwanted ads on websites and may make some pages cleaner to view. However, ad blocking can affect how some websites display their content, so your experience may vary from site to site.
JioSphere also offers a free VPN. According to Jio, you can activate the VPN from the browser. The service may require you to watch short ads before you use it. Therefore, you should not treat it as a replacement for a paid VPN when you need advanced privacy or other premium VPN features.
Personalise Your Browsing Experience
The browser lets you change your home screen and customise the content shown to you. You can select your preferred language, adjust your news feed and add quick links. You can also save websites as bookmarks for easier access later.
For example, if you often visit a news website, you can save it in your bookmarks instead of typing its address every time. Jio also provides a Create Web App option that can place a website shortcut on the browser home screen.
Voice Search and Multi Search
JioSphere also supports voice input. You can tap the microphone icon in the address bar and speak your search instead of typing it. This can be useful when you are browsing on a TV or when typing on a phone feels slow.
The browser also promotes multi search, which gives you more ways to search for information. Its current Android Smart TV version includes features such as voice search, ad blocking, free VPN access and multi search.
JioSphere on Android Smart TV
JioSphere is not limited to phone browsing. You can also install it on an Android Smart TV. This is useful when you want to open websites, search for information or browse online content from your TV screen.
The TV version has been given a user friendly design. Voice search can also make navigation easier because you do not have to type every search using the TV remote.
The browser also has an entertainment section where you can watch short videos and other online content. You can find content across areas such as news, entertainment and lifestyle.
The current service also lets you browse regional content and follow topics that match your interests. As a result, the browser is not only being positioned as a tool for opening websites. It also brings news and entertainment closer to your home screen.
Privacy Features
Privacy is another area where Jio has added useful controls. JioSphere allows you to protect Incognito mode with a PIN. This can help prevent other people who use your phone from opening your private browsing session.
You can also use bookmarks and save important websites for later. The browser includes a Find in Page option as well. It helps you find a specific word or phrase on a long webpage without reading the whole page.
If you want a browser built with Indian users in mind, JioSphere is worth trying. However, you should compare its speed, privacy controls and website compatibility with browsers such as Chrome, Firefox and other browsers before making it your main browser. Your choice should depend on the features you use most.
The blog post was last updated on 2026-09-07.