While Lightning is a framework made specifically for tv-applications running the Metrological Appstore (or RDK in general), it can certainly run on a subset of SmartTVs/devices from the likes of Samsung, LG, Sony (Android TV) and Amazon (FireTV). …

Over several evenings in the past week or two I’ve been trying to get a Formula1 TV app running on my ancient LG television from 2018. Todays race-day finally saw me able to play video and watch the (last part, it was a work in progress) of the race! …

In a previous blog I wrote about the things I dislike about developing for SmartTV. However, I wouldn’t still be doing this job if I didn’t like parts of it too. …

Every year the likes of Samsung, LG, Sony and others release a set of new televisions to the market. Televisions with a slightly different operating system, newer versions of native integrations, and possibly new mandatory features to implement. That moment usually comes around the period we find ourselves in now…

Understanding the core principles of developing with Lightning, how we can use it, and what Lightning provides for developers. — Starting development with any new framework, especially for TV-Apps, is no easy job. Especially if you’re not sure where or how to start. In this blog we take a look at some of the core principles of developing with Lightning, how we can use it and what Lightning provides in…

Picking the right development framework when building TV-apps is really a crucial first step. In one of my latest blogs I looked at front-end frameworks to use in 2022, of which Lightning was one of the options mentioned. However, unless you’re in the OTT industry, you might not have heard…

If there’s one thing people always under estimate on Smart TV, it’s https. On websites it can be rather easy. You can really just use any certificate from one of the popular certificate authorities out there, and you’re usually good to go. On the big screen it’s sadly not that…

So you’re a web developer who has been asked by their company to look at developing an app for Smart TVs? Or are you maybe interested in joining a company specialised in developing for the big screen, like 24i? Then I’m certain you might be wondering: what is so special…

About 6 years ago I took my first babysteps into the world of SmartTV development, when I joined 24i as an intern. Really only knowing Netflix at the time, I had no idea of this massive and interesting world of development that lies behind the apps we now love to…

About two weeks ago, Netflix announced it would be dropping support for their applications on older Samsung and Vizio SmartTVs. People with a Samsung from 2010 or 2011, will no longer be able to stream Netflix on their device. …

Reach is everything in the world of OTT. Without users being able to find your application on their device of choice, be it a SmartTV, Smartphone, Laptop or otherwise, they will obviously never be able to watch your content when they can not find you. …

Televisions are often the big center piece of a living room. Chairs are faced towards the device, usually a table for drinks in front of it, and nice speakers attached for the best home-cinema experience. Which means it would be a shame if you are not present on the big…