Roku search console consists a 2 main sections by which the developers or app owners can participate in the Roku search. The first section is the Roku Search Feed, and the second is the Roku Search Feed validator. Beta channels can’t participate in the Roku search; only published channels are able to participate in the […]
Introduction Bounce rate plays a very crucial role in terms of measuring the channel’s growth. High bounce rate may indicate there is a need for improvements in the App’s launch flow. On the web, bounce rate refers to the percentage of users who visit a page and leave without further interaction. Similarly, in Roku apps, […]
Localisation means providing the content in the regional language. The app supports multiple languages. Users can select any available language, and the content will be converted into that selected language. Roku is one of the leading players in the OTT (over-the-top) world with millions of users worldwide. As app/channel publishers expand globally, localisation plays a […]
Introduction Smart TVs are no longer just entertainment devices—they’ve become a hub for personalized advertising and monetization. With platforms like Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Android TV, Fire TV, and Vizio, publishers are building apps that integrate ads to increase revenue streams. But Smart TV environments are very different from desktop or mobile browsers. Limited rendering […]
Roku provides a library that supports basic voice commands, such as “play”, “pause”, “next”, and “fast forward”, Roku also provides a keyboard integrated with voice search. However, we cannot integrate custom voice commands directly from Roku’s voice library. Through this article, we will cover how to integrate custom voice commands into a Roku channel using […]
Security is always a big concern for OTT apps. Understanding user identity and their access levels is very crucial while developing secure and user-friendly Roku channels with BrightScript. There are many mechanisms which are used to adopt security in OTT apps. Some of the most commonly used security mechanisms are – Sessions, Cookies, JWTs, Authentication, […]
Displaying posters is a very common feature in OTT applications. Images & icons are used to display the thumbnails of movies, shows, content, user profiles etc. These images are mostly loaded from the internet and that’s actually tricky. Downloading images from the internet doesn’t offer you the control over image sizes. That’s why sometimes you […]
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 server and can be easily accessed […]
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 […]