Frontend Apps

TV2Z Frontend Apps

White-label, operator-branded streaming apps delivered across every screen. Built for performance, designed for your brand.

Samsung Tizen TV

Native Tizen application built with Samsung's Web Engine for their full Smart TV range. Optimised for the Tizen remote with D-pad navigation, Samsung Smart Hub deep linking, and Bixby voice search. Supports Samsung's Multi-View for side-by-side viewing and integrates with Samsung Health, SmartThings, and the Samsung TV Plus ecosystem.

Playback & Quality

4K and HDR10+ with adaptive bitrate streaming

Live TV with instant channel zapping under 1s

Dolby Digital Plus and object-based audio

Multi-language subtitles and closed captions

Navigation & Discovery

Bixby voice search for content discovery

Samsung Smart Hub deep linking and preview cards

D-pad optimised 10-foot UI with focus management

Personalised home rails and content recommendations

Platform Integration

Samsung Checkout for in-app purchases

OTA updates via TV2Z Studio and Samsung server

Full white-label branding with operator splash screen

Real-time QoE telemetry and playback analytics

LG webOS TV

Purpose-built webOS application for LG's Smart TV platform. Uses LG's Luna service framework for smooth card-based navigation, Magic Remote pointer and scroll support, and ThinQ AI voice search. Supports LG's Always Ready mode for ambient content display and integrates with the LG Content Store for seamless distribution.

Playback & Quality

4K and Dolby Vision with adaptive bitrate

Live TV with instant channel switching

Dolby Atmos passthrough for compatible soundbars

Multi-audio tracks and subtitle selection

Navigation & Discovery

Magic Remote pointer and scroll navigation

ThinQ AI voice search integration

LG Home launcher card-based deep linking

Content recommendations via LG Discovery engine

Platform Integration

LG Content Store distribution and updates

LG Always Ready mode for ambient content

Full white-label theming and branding

Analytics and playback QoE reporting

Apple tvOS

Native tvOS application built with Apple's TVMLKit and SwiftUI frameworks. Integrates with the Apple TV app for universal search, Up Next queue, and cross-device continuity with iPhone and iPad. Supports Siri voice commands, SharePlay for watch-together experiences, and Apple's InApp purchase system for subscriptions.

Playback & Quality

4K Dolby Vision and HDR10 with adaptive bitrate

Live TV with quick-tune channel switching

Dolby Atmos spatial audio support

Picture-in-picture and multi-language subtitles

Navigation & Discovery

Siri voice search and dictation

Apple TV app integration with Up Next and universal search

Platform Integration

FairPlay DRM with Apple's secure enclave

SharePlay for synchronised group viewing

Operator branding and customisation

TestFlight beta distribution and App Store updates

Android TV / Google TV

Native Android TV application using the Leanback library and Google TV's content-first home screen integration. Supports Google Assistant voice actions, Cast Connect for seamless handoff from mobile, and Google Play Billing. Also powers operator-managed STBs and the TV2Z Play One, with device provisioning and remote management through TV2Z Studio.

Playback & Quality

4K HDR with ExoPlayer adaptive streaming

Live TV input framework integration with EPG

Dolby Digital Plus and DTS passthrough

Multi-language audio and subtitle tracks

Navigation & Discovery

Google Assistant voice search and actions

Google TV home screen content recommendations

Leanback launcher with channels and programmes

Full EPG grid with 7-day programme guide

Platform & Operator Integration

Cast Connect for mobile-to-TV handoff

OTA updates and device provisioning via TV2Z Studio

Operator-branded boot animation and home screen

Hardware-accelerated decoding and low-memory STB support

Amazon Fire TV

Dedicated Fire TV application optimised for Amazon's Fire OS ecosystem including Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube, and Fire TV Edition TVs. Integrates with Alexa voice control for hands-free content discovery, Fire TV's universal search and watchlist, and Amazon's Live TV row for linear channel surfacing.

Playback & Quality

4K Ultra HD and HDR10+ with adaptive bitrate

Live TV with Amazon's Live Tab integration

Dolby Digital and Dolby Atmos support

Multi-language subtitles and audio description

Navigation & Discovery

Alexa voice search and remote-free control

Fire TV universal search and watchlist integration

Content rows on Fire TV home screen

D-pad navigation with focus-based UI

Platform Integration

Widevine and PlayReady DRM support

Amazon Appstore distribution and OTA updates

Full white-label branding and operator theming

Playback analytics and QoE telemetry

Roku TV & Streaming

Certified Roku channel built with BrightScript and SceneGraph for all Roku devices - from streaming sticks to Roku TVs. Integrates with Roku Search for cross-channel content discovery, the Roku Channel Store for distribution, and supports Roku Pay for subscriptions. Includes Roku's direct publisher feed integration for content surfacing on the Roku home screen.

Playback & Quality

4K HDR and Dolby Vision on supported devices

Live TV with instant linear channel switching

Dolby Audio and surround sound passthrough

Closed captions and multi-language subtitles

Navigation & Discovery

Roku Search cross-channel content discovery

Roku home screen content rows and banners

BrightScript SceneGraph 10-foot UI

Multi-language interface and content metadata

Platform Integration

PlayReady and Widevine DRM support

Roku Channel Store distribution and versioning

Full operator branding and custom theming

Roku analytics integration and engagement metrics

Vizio SmartCast

Vizio SmartCast application leveraging Vizio's built-in Chromecast and DIAL protocol support. Delivers content through Vizio's WatchFree+ integration and home screen content rows. Supports AirPlay 2 and Chromecast casting from mobile devices, with Vizio's active full array display optimisations for HDR content.

Playback & Quality

4K HDR10 and Dolby Vision playback

Live TV with linear channel integration

Dolby Audio and DTS surround sound

Multi-language subtitles and audio tracks

Navigation & Discovery

SmartCast home screen content surfacing

WatchFree+ linear channel integration

Voice search via built-in assistant support

AirPlay 2 and Chromecast casting from mobile

Platform Integration

Widevine DRM content protection

SmartCast app store distribution

Full white-label theming and branding

Playback telemetry and QoE reporting

iOS - iPhone & iPad

Native iOS application built with Swift and AVFoundation for the full Apple mobile ecosystem. Supports offline downloads for viewing without connectivity, AirPlay casting to Apple TV and smart TVs, and Picture-in-Picture for multitasking. Integrates with the Apple TV app for universal search and Up Next continuity across all Apple devices.

Playback & Downloads

Adaptive bitrate streaming with HDR and Dolby Vision

Offline downloads with configurable quality and expiry

AirPlay casting to Apple TV and AirPlay 2 speakers

Picture-in-picture and background audio playback

Engagement & Profiles

Push notifications for new content and personalised picks

Multiple user profiles with individual watch history

Thumbnail scrubbing and chapter markers

Parental controls with PIN-protected age ratings

Platform Integration

FairPlay Streaming DRM with secure key delivery

App Store distribution with TestFlight beta channel

Full white-label branding and dynamic theming

Real-time analytics and crash reporting

Android Mobile & Tablet

Native Android application built with Kotlin and ExoPlayer for the full range of Android smartphones and tablets. Supports offline downloads, Chromecast casting, and Picture-in-Picture mode. Integrates with Google Play Billing for subscriptions, Firebase for push notifications and crashlytics, and Widevine L1 for premium content on certified devices.

Playback & Downloads

Adaptive bitrate streaming with HDR10 support

Offline downloads with storage management

Chromecast casting to TV and smart displays

Picture-in-picture and background audio playback

Engagement & Profiles

Firebase push notifications for content and recommendations

Multiple user profiles with watch progress sync

Thumbnail scrubbing and content previews

Parental controls and profile PIN protection

Platform Integration

Widevine L1 DRM on certified devices

Google Play Store distribution and staged rollouts

Full white-label branding and operator theming

ExoPlayer analytics and Firebase Crashlytics

Web Player

Responsive web application built with modern web standards for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Zero-install, plugin-free playback using Encrypted Media Extensions for DRM and Media Source Extensions for adaptive streaming. Runs across desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile browsers with a fully responsive, white-label UI that adapts to any viewport.

Playback & Protection

Sub-second startup with optimised manifest loading

Adaptive bitrate streaming via HLS and DASH

Encrypted Media Extensions (EME) for multi-DRM

Multi-language subtitles, audio tracks, and captions

User Experience

Fully responsive UI across all viewport sizes

White-label theming with custom CSS and branding

Keyboard shortcuts and accessibility (WCAG 2.1)

Progressive web app (PWA) with installable experience

Infrastructure & Analytics

CDN-optimised delivery with edge caching

Real-time QoE metrics and playback analytics

Low-latency live streaming support

Cross-browser DRM compatibility (Widevine, FairPlay, PlayReady)

Metrological (Liberty Global)

Lightning-based application for the Metrological Application Platform, serving Liberty Global operators and their set-top boxes across Europe. Built with the Lightning framework for hardware-accelerated rendering on low-power STB chipsets. Integrates with Metrological's App Store for operator-managed distribution, remote device provisioning, and centralised content management.