ANDROID TV · GOOGLE TV · APP BUILDER

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Android TV App

Android TV and Google TV power over 270 million monthly active devices — Sony, TCL, Hisense, Xiaomi, Nvidia Shield, and Chromecast. Build one native app, reach every Android-based TV in the world.

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WHY ANDROID TV

One app. Every Android-based TV in the world.

270M+ monthly active Android TV & Google TV devices.

Google announced 270 million monthly active devices across Android TV and Google TV in 2024 — the second-largest CTV platform globally after Samsung. Sony, TCL, Hisense, Xiaomi, Nvidia Shield, and the Chromecast with Google TV all run the same Android-based OS, so one OTT Engine build reaches them all.

Chromecast is built in — every device is also a cast receiver.

Every Android TV and Google TV device ships with a Chromecast receiver. Viewers can start watching on their phone and cast to the TV with one tap — and your mobile app can hand off seamlessly to your Android TV app. No extra hardware, no extra integration.

Google Assistant brings your catalog into voice search.

Viewers can say 'Hey Google, watch [title]' and Google Assistant deep-links straight into your app at the right episode. Voice search ranks alongside the home-screen UI as a primary discovery channel on Google TV — and it's free distribution for catalog you publish through OTT Engine.

OTT ENGINE · ANDROID TV APP BUILDER

Everything you need to launch on Google Play — without writing a line of Kotlin

Building a native Android TV app traditionally means hiring Kotlin developers, configuring Android Studio, navigating Google Play Console, integrating Cast SDK, Widevine, and Google Assistant — and then maintaining all of it through every Android API update. OTT Engine compresses that into days. Our Android TV App Builder generates a production-ready, fully branded native app from your content library and brand assets alone — no code, no Android Studio, no waiting.

Once your app is built, we guide you through every step of Google Play submission — Play Console setup, store listing, content rating, and certification. When Google releases a new Android TV SDK or changes Play Store policy, OTT Engine handles the rebuild and resubmission automatically. Your app stays current, stays in the Store, and stays compliant — without any work from your team.

  • Native Android TV app — Kotlin/AndroidX, not a web wrapper
  • Full Google TV UI compatibility — discoverable in 'Live' and 'For You' rows
  • Chromecast (Google Cast) receiver and sender built in
  • Google Assistant voice search with deep links into your catalog
  • Widevine L1 DRM for hardware-backed content protection
  • Google Play Billing — SVOD subscriptions + TVOD purchases
  • SSAI, pre-roll, mid-roll, and FAST channel ad insertion
  • 4K HDR (HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision) and Dolby Atmos delivery
  • Continuous Android API and Play Store policy compliance
KEY FEATURES

Built for Android TV. Tuned for Google TV.

Your brand on every Android TV remote

Fully branded layouts, color palette, content rows, and category navigation — designed for the 10-foot UI and remote-first focus model that Android TV viewers expect. Your channel feels native because it is.

Cast from anywhere, watch on TV

Google Cast integration means a viewer can start a video on your iOS or Android phone app and tap to send it to any Android TV, Chromecast, or Google TV device in the house. Playback state, position, and ads all hand off cleanly.

Discoverable by voice, instantly

OTT Engine wires your catalog into Google Assistant's universal search. 'Hey Google, play [title]' deep-links into your app at the exact episode — putting your content alongside YouTube, Netflix, and Disney+ in voice results.

Widevine L1 hardware-backed DRM

Widevine is Google's native DRM and runs at the L1 (secure hardware) tier on most Android TV and Google TV devices — the security level studios demand for premium licensed content. OTT Engine integrates it into every build.

FAST channels in the Google TV Live tab

Schedule your library as a 24/7 linear stream and submit it to Google TV's Live tab. OTT Engine handles the EPG, channel metadata, and ad insertion so your FAST channel sits next to Pluto, Tubi, and Plex.

Unified analytics across every screen

Track plays, completion rates, retention, and subscription conversions on Android TV alongside every other platform you run — all in one OTT Engine dashboard. Compare audiences device-by-device without exporting a spreadsheet.

HOW IT WORKS

From zero to live on Google Play

OTT Engine gets most Android TV apps into the Play Store within 7–10 days.

1

Connect Your Content

Upload your library or connect existing storage. OTT Engine transcodes to Android-optimized HLS and DASH, generates artwork, builds metadata, and organizes everything into your app structure — encoded for HD, 4K, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision delivery on Android TV.

2

Configure Your App

Use the no-code builder to design your Android TV experience. Set your navigation, content shelves, monetization, Google Assistant catalog mapping, and Cast support. Preview in real time before submission — no Kotlin, no Android Studio.

3

Submit to Google Play

We guide you through Play Console — developer account, store listing, content rating, signing, and Android TV review. Most apps pass on first submission. Once live, you reach every Sony, TCL, Hisense, Xiaomi, Shield, and Chromecast with Google TV worldwide.

MONETIZATION

Three ways to earn revenue on Android TV

SVOD

Subscription Video on Demand — charge monthly or annually through Google Play Billing. Trials, family sharing, and recovery flows are built in. Best for premium libraries and recurring revenue. Developers earning under $1M/year qualify for Google's 15% fee tier from day one.

AVOD & FAST

Ad-Supported Video on Demand and 24/7 linear FAST channels — free content funded by SSAI-served pre-roll, mid-roll, and companion ads. Eligible channels can be promoted in Google TV's Live tab. Best for audience-first growth and inventory-driven monetization.

TVOD

Transactional Video on Demand — rent or buy individual titles, specials, or live pay-per-view events through Google Play Billing. Best for premiere films, sports events, and premium specials sold alongside a free or subscription base tier.

FAQ

Android TV App Builder — Common Questions

Most OTT Engine clients have their Android TV app live in the Google Play Store within 7–10 days of signing up. Google's review process typically takes 2–4 days for streaming apps that follow Play Store policies, which OTT Engine is built to satisfy on first submission.

Google TV is the newer content-forward user interface that runs on top of Android TV OS. Apps built for Android TV run on both — there is one underlying app platform. OTT Engine builds your app once and it is fully compatible with Sony, TCL, Hisense, Xiaomi, Nvidia Shield, Chromecast with Google TV, and every Android TV / Google TV device.

Yes — a Google Play Developer account is required to publish on Google Play. It's a one-time $25 registration fee. OTT Engine guides you through account setup as part of onboarding and handles all technical submission, signing, and certification work.

Yes. Every Android TV app OTT Engine builds is Cast-enabled out of the box. Viewers can cast a video from your iOS or Android mobile app directly to any Android TV or Chromecast device on the same network — and Android TV devices themselves include a built-in Cast receiver for incoming streams from any Cast-enabled app.

Yes. OTT Engine wires your entire content catalog into Google Assistant's universal search index. Viewers can say 'Hey Google, watch [title]' and arrive directly inside your app at that title. Voice discovery is one of the fastest-growing engagement channels on Android TV and Google TV.

Yes. Hybrid monetization is fully supported. Google Play Billing handles SVOD subscriptions and TVOD purchases natively, and OTT Engine's SSAI pipeline serves pre-roll, mid-roll, and companion ads for AVOD and FAST channels — all in the same app, simultaneously.

Google Play Billing handles subscriptions, in-app purchases, and trials natively inside your app. Google's standard fee is 30% in year one, dropping to 15% from year two for subscribers retained past 12 months. Developers earning less than $1M/year on Google Play also qualify for the 15% rate from day one under Google's Play Media Experience Program.

Yes. Widevine is Google's native DRM and is supported at the L1 (hardware-backed) level on most Android TV and Google TV devices — the security tier studios require for premium content. OTT Engine integrates Widevine into your app build for full content protection. Contact us for current pricing and availability.

Yes. OTT Engine submits your channel and content metadata to Google TV's media catalog via the Watch Action and Media Content Catalog APIs. Eligible FAST channels can be surfaced in the Google TV 'Live' tab, and individual titles can appear in personalized rows like 'For You,' 'Top Picks,' and 'Continue Watching' once your app is installed.

Yes. The Broadcast Network plan includes Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and Android TV simultaneously, managed from one CMS dashboard. Content published once syncs across every platform. Library updates, scheduling, and analytics live in a single workspace for every app you run.

ALSO AVAILABLE ON

OTT Engine supports every major platform

Roku Roku →
Amazon Fire TV Fire TV →
Apple TV →
S Samsung Tizen →
L LG webOS →
i iOS App →
a Android App →

Broadcast Network plan includes every platform — one dashboard, every screen.

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270 million Android TVs are waiting for your app.

OTT Engine builds, submits, and maintains your Android TV and Google TV app — so you can focus on the content that earns the audience.

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