Years collaboration

4+

Client

Jesus Redeems
Family Channel

Industry

OTT

Total App Downloads

10K+

Services

Ideation
Research
Design
Development
Usability Testing
Support

Challenges

Designing for three distinct TV platforms posed several challenges. Each platform required its own native UI framework—Android Leanback for Android TV, Apple’s tvOS paradigms, and Fire OS customization for Fire Stick—which demanded separate UI design, focus/navigation logic, and input handling (remote controls, voice). Ensuring uniform content discovery and category browsing across dissimilar frameworks was complex.

Implementing high‑quality, full‑screen video playback with adaptive bitrate streaming while maintaining efficient buffering and low latency across platforms was critical. Compatibility testing across device hardware, performance tuning, and compliance with each vendor's store submission guidelines increased development complexity. Finally, delivering a consistent UX and reliable playback experience across all devices.

1

Conceptualization

TV Scope

User Flow

Platform Study

Streaming Goals

2

UI Design

Leanback UI

tvOS Layout

Focus Logic

Navigation Map

3

Development

Android TV & Apple TV

Firestick App Support

Video Streaming

Bitrate Switch

Remote Nav

Platform Code

Backend APIs

Streaming Auth

Content Models

4

Testing & Deployment

QA Cycles

Device Tests

Performance Tune

Store Upload

App Store Compliance

Outcome

Cross-Platform Streaming App
Full-featured OTT TV apps launched on Android TV, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire Stick—each with native UI frameworks optimized for remote navigation and full-screen viewing.


Intuitive Category-Based Content Discovery
Users can browse videos via clean, category-driven playlists and grids; emphasis on easy exploration and content hierarchy consistency across all three platforms.


High-Definition Playback
Delivered full-screen HD streaming with adaptive bitrate, smooth playback, platform-specific SDK integration, and support for subtitles/audio selections.


Performance-Tuned UX
Low latency start-up and optimized buffering tailored for TV devices, offering fast loading times and stable video experiences.


Unified Experience, Native UI
Maintained consistent look and feel across platforms while conforming to native standards: Android Leanback, Apple tvOS UI guidelines, and Fire OS Leanback extensions.

Impact

Expanded Reach Across Major TV Platforms
Available on Android TV, Apple TV, and Fire Stick, the app tapped into three major OTT device ecosystems—maximizing audience reach.


Enhanced Engagement & Retention
Seamless navigation and HD video with category browsing increased watch time, user satisfaction, and frequent platform use.


Improved Content Discovery
Structured category listings and smooth UI guided users to more relevant videos, aiding discovery and reducing churn.


Efficient Resource Utilization
Optimized playback pipelines adapted to each platform’s capabilities, balancing memory and network performance for lower buffering and smooth streaming.


Streamlined Deployment Across Platforms
Shared backend and content APIs allowed reuse of code and logic while maintaining platform-native front ends—reducing overall development effort.

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