Media & Entertainment

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 focus, […]

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Vizio Smart TV: A Comprehensive Guide To Start Initial App Development

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 […]

Sunny Chauhan
Sunny Chauhan
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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 beta channel […]

Saurabh Chhonkar
Saurabh Chhonkar
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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 projects, making their […]

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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 points to remember while […]

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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 American company founded in 2002. Roku devices are […]

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Building Home View for tvOS using SwiftUI: A Step-by-Step Guide

In the age of digital streaming, Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms have become increasingly popular for delivering media content directly to viewers via the internet. With the rise of smart TVs and set-top boxes, developing an OTT application for tvOS has become essential for reaching a wide audience. In this guide, we will walk you through creating […]

Ruchi Singh
Ruchi Singh
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Streamlining Roku Pay Integration with ChannelStoreHelper

Introduction Roku Pay integration can be a daunting task for developers, but fear not! `ChannelStoreHelper` is here for the rescue. Included in the Roku starter kit, this script file is your ticket to hassle-free implementation of Roku Pay on the front-end of your Roku application. With a single function call, you can kickstart Roku Pay, […]

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Cracking the code: Apple’s DRM Technology (Part-1)

Introduction to Fairplay DRM “Fairplay DRM” is basically Apple’s Digital rights management technology. Fairplay is also known as Fairplay Streaming (FPS), whose main role is securely delivering the encrypted contents through HTTP Live Streaming Protocol. It prevents video download as well as ensures screen recording protection when protected content is streaming. In other words, Fairplay […]