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The Ultimate Guide to Testing Smart TV Apps: Best Practices from Development to Deployment
There are over a billion Smart TV and STB devices in the world, spread across numerous operating systems and platforms.
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Custom OTT Solution vs. Off-the-Shelf – Why Tailored is Often Better
In the rapidly evolving world of Over-The-Top (OTT) media services, choosing the right solution for your business is crucial. Whether
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Choosing a video player for Smart TV developmentÂ
Learn how to choose the best video player for Smart TV development, emphasizing support, compatibility, and advanced features.
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A Tale of Two Choices: Lessons in Smart TV App Development
Once upon a time in the highly competitive world of digital media, there were two OTT service providers who both wanted to expand their business.
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How to implement a video player user interface on a Smart TV app?
By Janne Lahtela We started our blog series about developing Smart TV applications in 2021 and they have been very
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HbbTV: Breathing life to broadcast TV
In today’s rapidly evolving world of television, viewers are no longer limited to passive consumption of content. They expect an
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Smart TV UI and UX testing – Is your service usable?
How do you ensure a good Smart TV and HbbTV experience? Download our testing white paper find out. It covers
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Monetizing an OTT service with advertising – what do you need to know?
How do you go about monetizing an OTT service with advertising? You don’t need to choose between SVOD or AVOD,
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Smart TV Operating Systems: A Look at Android TV, Tizen OS, webOS + more and unified app development
Smart TV technology has significantly altered our interaction with televisions enabling enhanced entertainment and connectivity options. Various operating systems underpin
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Sofia Digital and Labatus partnership
Sofia Digital, the recognized expert in SmartTV, DVB, and HbbTV technologies is pleased to announce the partnership with Labatus, a
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Our Highlights from IBC2023
After our incredibly busy and successful participation at IBC2023, it’s taken us two months to finally sit down and share
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Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Video Player for Smart TV Apps
By Janne Lahtela In our previous blog posts, we have familiarized ourselves with how to get started in the development