SmartTUBE Apps Technical Datasheet
Native multi-screen video streaming applications for all platforms
Overview
SmartTUBE Apps are native client applications that deliver video streaming services to end users across all major device platforms. As the front-end component of the SmartTUBE platform, these apps provide a consistent, high-quality viewing experience with full white-label customization capabilities.
Key Capabilities
Content Discovery
- Configurable home screen with banner carousel
- Content rails (curated, algorithmic, personalized)
- Unified search across Live TV, Catch-up, and VoD
- EPG grid view with program details
- Genre and category filtering
Playback Features
- Adaptive bitrate streaming (HLS, MPEG-DASH)
- Live TV with channel switching
- Catch-up, Time-shift, Pause Live, Restart TV
- VoD playback with resume position
- nPVR recording and playback
- Picture-in-Picture (iOS, Android)
- Chromecast and AirPlay casting
User Experience
- Multi-profile support with individual preferences
- Parental controls with PIN protection
- Favorites, watch history, reminders
- Offline downloads (iOS, Android)
- Multiple audio tracks and subtitle formats
- Customizable aspect ratio and quality settings
Personalization
- User-based content recommendations
- Continue watching across devices
- Channel sorting preferences per profile
- Language and accessibility settings
Platform Support
Smart TVs
| Platform | Versions | DRM Support |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Tizen | 2016+ | Widevine, PlayReady |
| LG webOS | 4.0+ (2018+) | Widevine, PlayReady |
| Hisense VIDAA | Supported | Widevine |
| Android TV | 9.0+ | Widevine |
Mobile Devices
| Platform | Versions | DRM Support | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| iOS | 12+ | FairPlay | Offline, AirPlay, PiP |
| Android | 7.0+ | Widevine | Offline, Chromecast, PiP |
Streaming Devices
| Platform | Models | DRM Support |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Fire TV | Stick, Stick 4K, Stick 4K Max, Cube | Widevine |
| Android TV | All certified devices | Widevine |
| Chromecast | Via iOS/Android casting | Widevine |
Set-Top Boxes
| Platform | Chipsets | DRM Support |
|---|---|---|
| Linux (SmartSDK) | HiSilicon, Amlogic, Broadcom, STMicro, Sigma | Widevine, PlayReady |
| Android (AOSP) | 9.0+, CDD compliant | Widevine |
Web Browsers
| Browser | OS | Min Version | Widevine DRM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | Windows/Linux/macOS | 69+ | 128+ |
| Firefox | Windows/Linux/macOS | 100+ | 100+ |
| Edge | Windows | All | 88+ |
| Safari | macOS | 11+ | Not supported |
Feature Matrix by Platform
| Feature | Linux STB | Android STB | Smart TV | iOS | Android | Web |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live TV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Catch-up/TSTV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| nPVR | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VoD | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multicast | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Offline Download | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chromecast | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| AirPlay | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Picture-in-Picture | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Voice Search | BT RCU | BT RCU | Native | Native | Native | No |
| External Apps | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Streaming & DRM Matrix
| Platform | Widevine/DASH | PlayReady/DASH | FairPlay/HLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Tizen 2017+ | Yes | Yes | No |
| LG webOS 3.5+ | Yes | Yes | No |
| Android 7.0+ | Yes | No | No |
| iOS 12+ | Not recommended | No | Yes |
| Linux STB (SmartSDK) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Web (Chrome/Firefox/Edge) | Yes | No | No |
Playback Capabilities
Video Support
- Codecs: H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC
- Resolution: SD, HD, Full HD, 4K UHD
- Protocols: HLS, MPEG-DASH
- Adaptive bitrate with manual override
Audio Support
- Multiple audio track selection
- Language preferences
- Codecs: AAC, AC3, MP2, MP3
Subtitle Support
- DVD, DVB, SSA/ASS, SRT, WebVTT
- CEA-608/708, SMPTE-TT, Teletext
- Language preferences and styling
Customization
White-Label Options
- Operator logo placement (splash, header, placeholders)
- Color scheme and accent colors
- Menu layout (vertical/horizontal for large screens)
- Content rail configuration
- Feature toggles per business model
Localization
- Interface language selection
- RTL language support (Arabic, Hebrew)
- Regional date/time formats
- Multi-language content metadata
Integration with SmartTUBE SDP
SmartTUBE Apps connect to SmartTUBE SDP for:
- User authentication and session management
- Content catalog and EPG data
- Subscription and entitlement verification
- Personalization and recommendations
- Analytics event reporting
- Push notification delivery
Next Steps
- Request Demo — See SmartTUBE Apps on your preferred platform
- Contact Sales — Discuss customization and deployment options
- SmartTUBE Platform Datasheet — Learn about the complete solution
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