Introduction OTT platforms have transformed entertainment consumption, freeing viewers from the constraints of traditional cable and broadcast television. Audiences now enjoy the convenience of watching their favorite shows and movies on demand, across multiple devices. This shift has ushered in an era of unparalleled choice, flexibility, and innovation. With the rapid growth of the OTT […]
A Chromecast Receiver is an application that runs on a Google Chromecast enabled device. It allows the device to receive and display media content sent from a sender device like a smartphone, tablet, or computer. Google provides an official Default Media Receiver, which supports basic media playback for popular formats like MP4, HLS, and DASH. […]
What is a Component Library A Component Library in Roku is a reusable collection of pre-built components that developers can use across multiple Roku channels. These components encapsulate specific functionalities, designs, or user interface elements, saving time and effort in the development process. The library is hosted on a server and can be easily accessed […]
Instant Resume is a feature that enables the channel to save their current state on exit and when the user relaunches the channel next time then the channel resumes the execution where the user exits. This improves the user experience and increases the engagement ratio by letting viewers quickly get back to the content where […]
In the digital television and OTT world, convenience and user-friendly navigation are key to enhancing the viewing experience. One such feature that has become integral to modern TV is the Electronic Program Guide (EPG). But what exactly is an EPG, and how does it work? This blog post will take you through the ins and […]
It’s a very common and essential practice in Roku app development to handle focus for different user interfaces. Focus handling in Roku apps refers to managing the different events triggered by pressing the different keys on Roku remotes by the end users. Focus handling signifies which user interface (UI) element currently has user input focus, […]
Introduction Vizio (Vizio Holding Corp.) is an American company that designs and sells TVs, sound bars, and more. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Vizio also offers viewer data and advertising services. Television is the primary product of this company, and in 2007 it became the largest TV seller in North America. This […]
Introduction Roku has become a major player in the streaming world, providing access to thousands of channels. However, for developers, Roku offers a way to test channels before making them publicly available, through beta channels. These channels allow you to run tests and gather user feedback before the final version goes live. A beta channel […]
Roku is a popular platform for streaming media, providing users with a wide range of content. As people expect better streaming experiences, developers need to focus on improving performance to make their apps smooth, responsive, and engaging. In this blog, we’ll look at specific strategies to help developers optimize performance in Roku projects, making their […]