UX/UI development
- Developing a unique user interface for a distinct platform look
- Improving content search for user convenience
- Creating engaging and user-friendly live TV and VOD interfaces
STB Apps
Set-Top Box (STB) App Development
We specialise in STB app development tailored for Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and Android TV Operator Tier, as well as for Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Google Chromecast, and Linux.
Considering the complexities of the domain, Promwad offers tailored solutions that take your services to the next level.
Our services encompass seamless integration of IPTV/OTT applications with online video platforms, BSS, CAS, DRM, and third-party services.
We also facilitate the expansion of your TV market reach through hybrid DVB-, ATSC 3.0- and HbbTV-enabled infrastructure that supports over-the-air (OTA) and over-the-top (OTT) streaming.
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We offer custom solutions to boost your brand presence, focusing on enhanced management of your IPTV/OTT TV app to facilitate content and app navigation.
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At Promwad, we can help you customise branded apps and be in line with Google’s policies. Our team addresses the Android TV Operator Tier program challenges and offers expert STB app development services along with Google standards-compliant certification.
Platforms We Support
Let's extend your reach and elevate user experience for your TV app!
Extend Reach with Our Services for STBs
Our STB app development services, including IPTV/OTT application development, are focused on elevating user experience and addressing your unique business challenges.
Platform customisation
- Branding and theming to reflect your identity
- Highlight operator-specific features and services
- Enable access to TV guides and recordings through the Android TV Launcher
- Personalise first-time usage experiences and fine-tune ROM parameters using specialised APIs for viewer activation
Integration of AI-based tools for user profiling
- Establish efficient service management with AI-driven solutions
- Personalise content display based on user behaviour, app usage, and preferences
- Showcase on-demand content from the main menu
- Implement solutions for personalised advertising to engage users effectively
- Incorporate an AI-based search engine to enhance content discovery
- Ensure the detection and censorship of harmful content
Seamless integration of third-party content and applications
- Implement Single Sign-On functionality for user convenience and seamless access to third-party apps
- Represent third-party content in a user-friendly manner, facilitating easy discovery and access
- Optimise the performance of integrated content and apps to establish flawless operation within your platform
- Provide regular updates and maintenance to keep the content and apps up-to-date and secure
Dedicated technical support
- Provide comprehensive technical support throughout the entire product lifecycle
- Offer user onboarding and migration assistance
- Collect and analyse end-user feedback and requests for continuous improvement
- Implement user training wizards to enhance user satisfaction
- Conduct continuous monitoring of your product's performance
- Establish ongoing maintenance for platform integrity
Discover Our Case Studies
Multi-platform Smart TV App
We've developed a versatile smart TV app usable across various platforms, including Android TV, Android STB, Samsung Tizen, and LG. Our solution prioritizes an engaging and interactive experience for TV viewers.
Functionality:
- TV Guide navigation
- Catch up, FF/Rewind
- Video on demand
- Seamless audio track switching
- Subtitles switching
- Watching playback history
- Application notification settings
Key features implemented for Android STB:
- Integration of client's IPTV/OTT platform
- Implementation of a firmware upgrade system
- Development of a custom launcher
- Creation of an HLS player library
- Seamless audio track switching
- Enhanced UI/UX navigation performance
- Removal of unused standard Android services and applications
Performance results for Android STB:
- Reduced zapping time for HLS and unicast/multicast streams from 3-5 to 1-2 seconds
- Improved latency for unicast/multicast streams from 600 to 250 milliseconds
- Optimised STB firmware to achieve peak performance on 1GB RAM
- Reduced boot time from 54 to 38 seconds on STB
Sport Android TV App
Within our Android TV application development services, we created an advanced solution for watching sports content.
Key features:
- Video on demand (VOD)
- Promoted events and calendar
- User notifications
- QR code authorisation
- Paid subscriptions
- Google Analytics integration
Tech Stack:
- OS: Android TV
- Language: Kotlin, JS
- Build tool: Gradle
- Dev tool: Firebase, Jetpack Compose, WebView
- IDE: Android Studio
SDK Flutter Porting to STB
We successfully ported the Flutter framework to the RDK platform, resulting in a functional application with a high-quality frame rate running Flutter on the target device.
Key features:
- Flutter framework
- RDK platform
- EFL (Enlightenment Foundation Libraries) tools
- Intel x86
- ARM processor
Building Custom Android TV Solutions for Unique Experience
We can create a tailored Android TV App Launcher and employ the full potential of the Android TV Operator Tier program by:
- Creating unique experience management features beyond Android TV Operator Tier guidelines
- Unifying your TV services within the Android TV ecosystem
- Creating personalised interfaces
- Prioritising branded content and facilitating access to Google services to maximise user engagement
- Implementing AI-powered features to personalise content recommendations and drive revenue through various monetisation strategies
- Optimising operator and 3rd party content discovery for users
- Implementing parental controls for safe viewing
- Ensuring fast and reliable streaming
- Supporting multiple languages and subtitles for broader audience reach
Let's reduce the time to market with our expertise in STB app development! Drop us a line about your project.
We will contact you today or the next business day. All submitted information will be kept confidential.
FAQ
What are the advantages of choosing Android TV for app development?
By choosing Android TV-based development, you get an app with an access to a large and growing user base, robust support from Google, seamless integration with other Android devices, and a wide array of customisation and monetisation options.
What are the benefits of Roku TV app development?
Roku TV apps help you reach a broad audience of over 60 million active users by providing a user-friendly platform with simplified app usage and various monetisation opportunities through subscriptions, advertising and in-app purchases.
What do your Roku app development services include?
Our custom Roku app development services cover the entire product lifecycle – from initial consultation and requirements gathering to development stage and ongoing maintenance. We also offer Roku channel development services. Whether you need a new channel or want to upgrade an existing one, our team creates engaging and high-performing solutions.
How long does it take to build a Roku app?
The time required for Roku app development depends on the complexity of your solution and features it requires. It can take several weeks to a few months from the initial concept to the final launch. Contact us to get a detailed timeline for your project.
What is involved in your Amazon Fire TV app development services?
As an Amazon Fire TV app development company, we create high-quality apps with user-friendly interfaces and various integrated services, ensuring optimal performance on Fire TV hardware.
How do you ensure the security of our STB applications?
We ensure the security of your STB applications by integrating robust security measures such as Conditional Access System (CAS) and Digital Rights Management (DRM). These measures protect your content and ensure only authorised users can access it.