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: ROKU
23-Jan-2025

Smart TV

EPG – Overview and creation of EPG in Roku using TimeGrid

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 outs of an EPG...

by Lokesh Singh Sodha
Tag: ROKU
21-Oct-2024

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: ROKU
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: ROKU
24-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: ROKU
06-Sep-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: ROKU
09-May-2024

Connected TV, Smart TV

How do you develop Roku Apps using the Stack Methodology?

Table of Contents What is Roku? What is Stack Methodology? Advantages Disadvantages Stack Implementation Stack utilization Sample Channel discussion and execution References What is Roku?  Roku is a brand and platform known for its streaming media players and smart TVs. It was developed by Roku, Inc., an...

16-Apr-2024

Smart TV

What are the local storage options in the Roku Application?

What are the local storage options in Brightscript? What is the Roku or Brightscript FileSystem? In Roku Application Development, there are a total of 5 local storage options available. Cachefs: Cachefs serves as a means to locally store data on Roku Devices, functioning as a read/write file system. For added data persistence,...

20-Sep-2023

Connected TV, Industry Buzz

The Streaming Wars: Why Roku Is Winning the Battle

The rise of streaming services has brought about fierce competition in the entertainment industry. Among the key players vying for dominance, Roku has emerged as a force to be reckoned with. With its user-friendly approach, extensive content library, and strategic partnerships, Roku has successfully positioned itself as the leader in the...

by Sharooque Naushad
Tag: ROKU
19-Sep-2023

Connected TV, Smart TV

Debugging with Bright Script Logger

Logs are always very useful for software developers. It helps developers identify the problems & issues with their programs. Logs help them print data on the console & debug their code. Are logs really that easy to use  Logs seem pretty much handy, but there are some problems too with logs, and one of the biggest problems...

by Sharooque Naushad
Tag: ROKU
24-Jul-2023

Connected TV, Smart TV

Deep Linking in Roku

Deep linking is used for launching the public channel, universal search and directly open to a particular video in a public channel. According to new Roku development guidelines, all public channels are now essential to implement deep linking to pass certification. Implementation of Deep linking in Roku Step 1: Modify the main...

by Simranjit Kour
Tag: ROKU
02-Mar-2017

Connected TV, Manual Testing

Things to be taken care while testing ROKU TV.

What is ROKU? Smart TV development has witnessed an extraordinary growth in the last few years. TV testing is an interesting market. ROKU is a streaming platform which helps enhance the power of an ordinary TV thereby transforming it into Smart TV, opening the doors to the outer world. It allows seamless Media transfer. ROKU setup...

by Richa Kala
Tag: ROKU
14-Jul-2016