Smart TV

Choosing the Right Video Player: A Guide for Developers

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,...

by Vikas Sharma
Tag: ott
18-Mar-2025

Smart TV

Component Library in Roku

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...

by Sharooque Naushad
Tag: ott
23-Jan-2025

Smart TV

Mastering Focus Handling in Roku: A Comprehensive Guide to Focus Handling through Mapping

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...

by Sharooque Naushad
Tag: ott
30-Sep-2024

iOS

Advantages of HLS Over Other Streaming Protocols

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, a significant change was taking shape. As the internet flourished, so did the appetite for immersive multimedia experiences. People everywhere craved the ability to watch videos, listen to music, and dive into captivating stories, all accessible at their fingertips. However, this enthusiasm brought...

30-Sep-2024

Smart TV

Understanding Beta Channels on Roku: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating Your Own

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...

by Saurabh Chhonkar
Tag: ott
24-Sep-2024

DevOps

Elevating Streaming with AWS Media Services: How Video Ready Delivers Unmatched OTT Experiences

In the ever-evolving OTT streaming landscape, Video Ready distinguishes itself by offering a rich, Netflix-like viewing experience. Our platform offers a vast library of movies, TV shows, original content, and live events, all accessible anytime, anywhere, catering to both VOD (Video on Demand) and live streaming needs. About Video...

by Nitin Kumar
Tag: ott
21-Sep-2024

DevOps

Achieving Cost Efficiency: Helping a Leading Media Company Manage AWS Data Transfer

Introduction AWS (Amazon Web Services) is a powerful cloud platform that offers a wide range of services, enabling businesses to scale and innovate rapidly. However, one area that can significantly impact your AWS bill is data transfer costs. These costs can arise from data moving between AWS services, regions, or out of the AWS cloud...

by Prasant Kumar
Tag: ott
09-Sep-2024

DevOps

The Power of Personalization: How OTT Media Services Are Revolutionizing Viewer Engagement and Business Growth

The landscape of content consumption has undergone a dramatic shift. Traditional cable subscriptions are being ditched in favor of Over-the-Top (OTT) media services. These platforms offer a treasure trove of on-demand content, but what truly sets them apart is their ability to leverage data and deliver a hyper-personalized viewing...

by Prasant Kumar
Tag: ott
08-Sep-2024

Smart TV

Revealing the Secrets to High-Performance Roku Development

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...

by Sharooque Naushad
Tag: ott
06-Sep-2024

BA

Analyzing the consumer behavior insights in OTT market

Over the past years, the Over-The-Top (OTT) industry has experienced tremendous expansion that has reshaped the media and entertainment landscape. The OTT market has rapidly evolved due to rising internet usage, multiple players, technological improvements, shifting consumer needs, and regional OTT preferences. A number of industry...

by Shweta Joshi
Tag: ott
04-Sep-2024

BA

Revolutionizing Streaming: The Rise of OTT Content Aggregation

In the current age, we have multiple sources for finding information over the internet, the content aggregator platforms have emerged as saviors. Content aggregation is the process of collecting information from various sources and presenting it in a consolidated format. This blog will try to explore the benefits of Content Aggregators...

15-Jul-2024

Connected TV, Smart TV

Best Practices for Developing an OTT App on Roku

As the Over-the-Top (OTT) market continues to grow rapidly, developing applications for platforms like Roku has become essential for content providers aiming to reach a wider audience. However, creating a successful OTT app requires careful planning and execution to deliver a seamless user experience. In this blog post, we'll explore key...

by Sharooque Naushad
Tag: ott
09-May-2024