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How to Get Your Smart TV App Approved: The Cross-Platform QA Guide
Avoid rejection and launch faster. Learn how to pass Smart TV QA for Samsung, LG, and Google TV. This guide covers essential pre-checks, common pitfalls, and the full submission lifecycle.
Do You Need a Smart TV App When You Have Mobile and Web?
The short answer is “Yes” For most services offering video or audio content, a Smart TV app is still worth
Remote Smart TV app testing: how to test on real devices without a local lab
In this article Remote Smart TV app testing means testing your apps on real Smart TVs even if the devices
DVB-I and 5G Broadcast working together:Does Hybrid Mobile TV finally make sense?
As broadcasting seems to migrate into an all-IP-based network, the business requirements for robust and simple scaling solutions become essential.
Smart TV Operating Systems in 2025: Titan OS, Sky OS, PatchWall & What’s New in Tizen, Android TV and More
What’s happening in Smart TV OS development in 2025: Titan OS, Sky OS, Patchwall, key 2025 updates across Android TV, Tizen, webOS and more.
Smart TV Application Testing – Frequently Asked Questions
Comprehensive Smart TV app testing FAQ covering platforms like Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Android TV and HbbTV. Learn how to test Smart TV apps, avoid common issues and get expert tips from Sofia Digital’s 200+ device lab.
10 Steps to Launch Your DVB-I Service
In this article Rolling out a DVB-I service is a strategic move that enables broadcasters and service providers to deliver
A Beginner’s Guide to Adaptive Streaming for Smart TV Applications
Learn how adaptive streaming ensures smooth video playback in Smart TV apps by adjusting quality based on network conditions. Ideal for developers starting with OTT or Smart TV video players.
Are DVB-I Deployments Ready to Move Beyond Pilots?
Introduction: From Specification to Real-World Use As television continues shifting towards internet-based delivery, broadcasters and operators must handle the complexities
Streaming and SmartTV Industry Developments to Watch in 2025
Hybrid broadcast-broadband, standardization, accessibility mandates and sustainability are shaping streaming and Smart TV in 2025.
Smart TV App Development Guide: Everything You Should Know
Get a complete overview of the Smart TV app development process, from platform compatibility, UX design to testing and deployment.
How Our Customers See Sofia Digital
Our latest Customer Satisfaction Survey results are in—high ratings across the board, with a 4.7/5 recommendation score!
DVB-I: A Solution-Based Approach to the Future of Television
Learn how DVB-I, the latest standard from the DVB Project, streamlines content discovery and enhances multi-device user experiences.
What is DVB-I? Bridging Broadcast and Broadband for the Future of TV
Learn how DVB-I combines the reliability of broadcast TV with the flexibility of broadband, supporting advanced features like UHD, HDR and hybrid program guides.
The Smart TV App Launch Process: Best Practices for a Seamless Go-to-Market
Learn best practices for launching a Smart TV app, from preparation to testing and QA, ensuring a smooth go-to-market process without delays. Article by Tommi Järvinen.
Indonesia’s digital TV transition: challenges, opportunities and the future of free-to-air broadcasting
Indonesia’s transition from analogue to digital terrestrial TV (DTT), has marked a significant shift in the nation’s broadcasting landscape. Despite
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.
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
Choosing a video player for Smart TV development
Learn how to choose the best video player for Smart TV development, emphasizing support, compatibility, and advanced features.
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.
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
Certification and conformance testing – Are you ready to go to market
How do you make sure your Smart TV and HbbTV devices are ready to go to market? Download our testing
Top 5 frustrations in Smart TV User Experience
Ah, the exhilarating feeling after a long day at work. You have decided to treat yourself with a delicious dinner