List of smart TV platforms

The following list encompasses notable smart TV platforms and application software that are used as software framework and middleware platforms used by more than just one manufacturer.

Smart TV middleware providers to multiple third parties

For TV sets and companion boxes vendors, available under OEM license.

Smart TV framework platforms managed by standardization bodies or technology consortium
FrameworkManaged byComments
HbbTVHbbTV AssociationAn HTML5-based application framework middleware software platform provided by the Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV association.
CE-HTMLCEA (Consumer Electronics Association)As part of Web4CE.
OIPFOpen IPTV ForumAs of June 2014, OIPF is now part of the HbbTV Association.
Tru2wayCableLabs

Smart TV framework platforms managed by single companies or foundations
FrameworkManaged byUsed byComment
Android TVGoogle
  • Airtel (Xstream Box, Xstream Stick and Internet TV)
  • AIS (Playbox)
  • Akari
  • Asianet
  • Asus
  • Bang & Olufsen
  • Benq
  • Bouygues Telecom (Bbox Miami)
  • CCC Mobile (Air Stick)[1]
  • ChannelMaster
  • DirecTV
  • Dish
  • Epson
  • First Media (X1, X1-4K, X1 Prime, X1 Prime-c, X1 Prime-i and One Stream)
  • Free/Iliad (Freebox Mini 4K)
  • Hathway
  • KIVI
  • Hisense
  • Grundig
  • KDDI
  • LeEco (Super4 X Series)
  • LG HelloVision
  • LG Uplus
  • Motorola
  • Nex Parabola (NexVidio)
  • Nokia
  • NVIDIA (Shield TV)
  • OnePlus
  • Panasonic
  • PCCW (Now E)
  • Philips
  • Polytron
  • RCA
  • Realme
  • Sharp
  • Skyworth
  • Sony
  • StarHub (StarHub Go Streaming Box, StarHub TV+ Box and StarHub TV+ Pro)
  • Tata Play (binge+)
  • TCL/Thomson
  • Technicolor[2]
  • Telekom Malaysia (Unifi Plus Box)
  • Telkom Indonesia (IndiHome)
  • TiVo (Stream 4K)
  • Toshiba
  • TVB (myTV SUPER Box and TVB Anywhere Android TV Box)
  • Verizon (Stream TV)
  • Vestel
  • Westinghouse
  • WeWatch
  • Xiaomi
  • ZTE
 Gives access to Android apps through the Play Store.
BoxeeBoxee, IncD-LinkPopular fork of the Kodi/XBMC media center software with custom graphical user interface and some proprietary application framework for apps.[3][4]
Fire TVAmazon
  • Westinghouse
  • Element
  • Grundig
  • Insignia
  • JVC
Firefox OS for TV, My Home ScreenMozillaPanasonicPanasonic's Smart TVs, including their new 4K TVs, continue to feature Mozilla's open source Firefox OS, despite Mozilla lowering its development priority on developing the operating system.[5] Panasonic is continuing to develop their fork, calling it My Home Screen while Mozilla has stated that they will continue to support and work with Panasonic[6][7]
FrogWyplaySFRUsed by some IPTV operators, such as SFR in France on its set-top-box
Google TV

(original, not to be confused with 2020-released interface gradually replacing Android TV)

Google
  • Asus
  • Hisense
  • KIVI
  • LG
  • Logitech
  • Netgear
  • SFR
  • Sony
  • TCL
  • Vizio
 Android-based platform.[8] Its development stopped in 2013[9] and it is replaced by Chromecast and Android TV.
Horizon TVLiberty GlobalA cross-platform platform based fork of the Kodi/XBMC media center software with proprietary middleware framework for video on demand and handling DRM for streaming cable television channels.
httvLinkHTTV
  • Kaon
  • Pace
  • Sagemcom
  • Smit
 HbbTV-compliant
InviewInview Technology Ltd
  • Digifusion
  • Thomson
  • Sony
 Connects an ordinary TV (or set-top box) to get IPTV.[10][11]
JRiverJRiver Runs on Windows, OSX, Linux, and Android. Features similar to Plex or Kodi. Closed source.
Kodi Entertainment Center (formerly XBMC / Xbox Media Center)XBMC FoundationKodi/XBMC is royalty-free and cross-platform. The core code is written in C++ and is open-source licensed under GNU GPL v2. It offers the possibility for easy rebranding by an original design manufacturer (ODM) or original equipment manufacturer (OEM), with customizing of interface look and feel using skins, and simple plug-ins from third-party developers, available via Python scripts for content extensions. Due to these reasons, many systems integrators have created modified versions of Kodi, along with a JeOS (just enough operating system) made for Kodi/XBMC that are mostly used as a software appliance suite in a variety of devices including smart TVs, set-top boxes, digital signage, hotel television systems, in-flight entertainment platforms, and network connected digital media players.
MeeGoNokia, The Linux FoundationMiddleware for smart TV. Now split into Tizen, Mer, and Sailfish OS)[12] (Linux Foundation, Intel, AMD[13]), currently based on a derivative fork of Kodi/XBMC media center software[14][15][16][17]
MediaroomEricsson (formerly Microsoft)Offered by 90 operators around the worldMiddleware for pay-TV operators[18][19][20]
OpenTVNagravision
  • BSkyB (UK)
  • Sky Italia (Italy)
  • Digital+ (Spain)
  • Numericable (France)
  • EchoStar (US)
 Middleware for pay-TV operators
TiVo OSTiVo (part of Xperi)
  • Vestel
  • Daewoo
  • Regal
  • Hitachi
  • Telefunken
  • JVC
 Independent, neutral media platform that is content-first and respects OEMs branding.
Vewd (formerly Opera TV)Vewd (part of Xperi)
  • Hisense
  • Mediatek
  • Humax
  • Samsung
  • Sony
  • Swisscom
  • Vestel
VIDAAVIDAA International
  • Hisense
  • Toshiba
  • Sharp
  • Many other OEMs
 Smart TV operating system giving access to 250+ global & local content apps.
Oregan Media Browser 5Oregan Networks
  • British Telecom
  • Telefónica
  • NTT
 Middleware for pay-TV operators, deployed by large telecoms and cable operators such as BT and Telefónica on hybrid STBs.
PlexPlex, IncClosed-source cross-platform media center with proprietary streaming functionality to numerous devices. Started out as a popular fork of the Kodi/XBMC media center software.
PowerUp Suite Zodiac Interactive
  • Cablevision (Altice )
  • Charter Communications
  • Rogers
 Middleware, presentation engine, low level adaptation, back office mediation for Tier 1 through Tier 3 pay TV operators
Roku OSRoku
 Roku OS is a single operating system that runs on all of Roku powered streaming players, smart TVs, and soundbars. The operating system is said to be a "highly customized user experience built on top of an embedded Linux kernel".[51]
RDK (Reference Development Kit)RDK Management, LLC
  • Cisco
  • Humax
  • Pace
Smart TV AllianceSmart TV Alliance
  • LG
  • Panasonic (VieraConnect)
  • Philips / TP Vision
  • Toshiba (CloudTV)
 A common SDK for TV app development and publishing for TV vendors.
ToFu Media PlatformPivos
  • Pivos
  • PlayJam
 Cross-platform fork of Kodi/XBMC media center licensed to third parties and other commercial partners as OEM.
Ubuntu TVCanonicalUbuntu operating system[52][53][54] based platform, with Unity Next user interface for TV.
Virtuoso RCA RCA A closed source operating system that supports only 2.4 GHz Wifi, offers apps Netflix, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Pandora, Accuweather and Mirracast screen share.
Yahoo! Smart TV (formerly Yahoo! Connected TV)Yahoo!
  • Mediatek
  • Samsung
  • Sony
  • Trident
  • Toshiba
  • Vizio (Internet Apps Plus)
Shijiu TV Shijiu, Inc
  • Samsung
  • LG
  • TCL
  • Skyworth
  • Alibaba
  • various OTT boxes
 Middleware for internet TV. A cross-platform high-performance OpenGL based HTML5 engine licensed to third parties and other commercial partners as OEM. Also known as 'QCast'.

Smart TV platforms utilized by vendors

Includes first and third-party solutions.

VendorPlatformDevices
Aiwa Roku OS For TV sets sold in Mexico and elsewhere from 2022 onwards.[21][22]
AmazonFire TVFor Fire TV devices, including Fire TV Stick.
AOC Roku OS For TV sets sold in Brazil, Chile, Peru and elsewhere from 2020 onwards.[23]
AppletvOSFor Apple TV devices. iOS-based, with an app store. For Apple TV generation 4 and later.
Apple TV SoftwareFor Apple TV devices, generations 1 to 3. iOS-based. Initially based on Mac OS X Tiger and Front Row.
Atvio from Walmart Roku OS For TV sets sold in Mexico and elsewhere from 2019 onwards.[24]
Britânia Roku OS For TV sets sold in Brazil and elsewhere.[25]
coocaa Roku OS For TV sets sold in Germany and elsewhere.[26]
Daewoo Roku OS For TV sets sold in Mexico and elsewhere from 2022 onwards.[27]
Element Electronics Roku OS For TV sets sold in the US and elsewhere.[28]
GoogleChromecastFor Chromecast HDMI dongles.
HaierRoku OSFor TV sets.[29]
HisenseAndroid TVFor TV sets.
Roku OSFor TV sets sold in the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK and elsewhere.[30]
VIDAA / VIDAA UFor TV sets.
HitachiRoku OSFor TV sets sold in the US and elsewhere.[31]
HKPro Roku OS For TV sets sold in the Mexico and elsewhere.[32]
Huawei/HonorHarmonyOSFor TV sets.
InFocusTV Roku OS For TV sets sold in the US and elsewhere.[33]
InsigniaRoku OSFor TV sets sold in the US and elsewhere.[33]
JVC Roku OS For TV sets sold in the US, Canada, Mexico and elsewhere.[35]
LGwebOS Smart TVCurrent solution for TV sets. Used on Smart TVs released after 2014.[55]
NetCast Former solution for TV sets. Used on Smart TVs released before 2014.[56][57][58][59][60]
Roku OSFor TV sets sold in the US and elsewhere.[36]
Magnavox Roku OS For TV sets.[37]
METZ blue Roku OS For TV sets sold in Germany, the UK and elsewhere.[38]
MicrosoftXbox OneFor Xbox One game console. More Smart TV features and TV apps expected with the Windows 10 update, that include the Windows Universal App Store.
Xbox 360For Xbox 360 game console, with smart TV features.
NetgearNeoTVFor NeoTV streaming players.
NvidiaAndroid TVFor Nvidia Shield TVs.
onn. from Walmart Roku OS For TV sets sold in the US, Canada, Mexico and elsewhere.[39]
Polaroid Roku OS For TV sets sold in Mexico, the UK and elsewhere from 2023 onwards.[42]
PanasonicViera Cast and Viera ConnectFor TV sets. The newer TV models now use the Firefox OS TV platform (no longer vendor specific).
My Home ScreenFor TV sets.
Android TVFor TV sets. Since 2020.
Philco Roku OS For TV sets sold in Brazil and elsewhere from 2021 onwards.[40]
PhilipsAndroid TVFor TV sets.
Roku OS For TV sets in the US, Canada, Mexico and elsewhere.
Net TVFormer solution for TV sets. The newer TV models use the Android TV platform
RCA Roku OS For TV sets in the US, Argentina, Australia, Canada, the UK and elsewhere.[43]
Roku Roku OS For Roku TV sets. Also for Roku TV Streaming Sticks and Players.[44]
SamsungTizen OS for TVFor newer TV sets.
Samsung Smart TV (Orsay OS[61])Former solution for TV sets and connected Blu-ray players. Now replaced by Tizen OS.[62]
Sansui Roku OS For TV sets sold in Mexico and elsewhere from 2022 onwards.[45]
Sanyo Roku OS For TV sets sold in the US, Mexico and elsewhere.[46]
SharpAndroid TVFor TV sets.
AQUOS NET+Former solution for TV sets.
Roku OSFor TV sets sold in the US, Germany, Mexico, the UK and elsewhere.[47]
SmartCentralFormer solution for TV sets.
SonyAndroid TVFor TV sets.
PlayStation TV with Sony Entertainment NetworkFor PlayStation game console.[63][64]
Sony Internet TV (Sony Apps)Former solution for TV sets. The newer TV models use the Android TV platform (no longer vendor specific).
Spectra Roku OS For TV sets sold in Mexico and elsewhere.[48]
TCLAndroid TVFor TV sets. The newer TV models use the Roku TV platform
Roku OSFor TV sets sold in the US, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the UK and elsewhere.[49]
Smart TV 2Former solution for TV sets.
TiVoTiVoFor TiVo DVR box.
ToshibaAndroid TVFor TV sets.
Toshiba PlacesFormer solution for TV sets.
VIDAA For TV sets[65]
Sling MediaSlingboxFor Slingbox set-top-boxes.
SkyworthAndroid TVFor TV sets.
Vizio SmartCast For TV sets.
Western DigitalWD TVFor WD TV boxes.
WestinghouseAndroid TVFor TV sets.
Fire TVFor TV sets.
Roku OSFor TV sets sold in the US, Canada and elsewhere.[50]
Samba TVFormer solution for TV sets.
XiaomiPatchWall based on AndroidFor TV sets in mainland China, India, Indonesia
Android TVFor TV sets in global markets (models: 5ASP/5ARU/6ARG), Mi Box line of set top boxes and Xiaomi TV Stick line of streaming dongles.

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