Android TV Broadcast Ready Integration

DTVKit provides production ready reference integrations for its core TV software stacks, including DVB and ATSC 3.0, built on the Android TV Input Framework (TIF). This enables standards compliant delivery of digital TV services on Android powered devices, allowing manufacturers to focus on differentiation rather than core broadcast integration.

Whether targeting AOSP, Android TV, or Google TV, DTVKit’s Android integrations offer the flexibility, compliance, and speed to market required for commercial TV and set-top box products.

Android Reference Features

  • DVB & ATSC 3.0 TIFBased Integrations: Native support for DVB‑S/S2/T/T2/C and ATSC 3.0 services within Android’s TV Input Framework, compatible with the standard Live Channels app or custom TV UI’s.
  • TunerHAL: Reduces dependency on specific front‑end drivers, improving portability and significantly shortening integration time across chipsets.
  • Interactive Services: DVB integration includes DSM‑CC and supports HbbTV via the ORB engine using Android WebView, enabling services such as catch‑up TV, VoD, information, and interactive applications.
  • Content Security: Android reference DVB integration architecture is compatible with CI Plus 1.4 and 2.0 using DTVKit’s CI Plus stack, supporting UHD and premium content delivery. The ATSC 3.0 reference integration is DRM and A3SA ready.
  • Desktop Emulator: Run the DVB stack, DSM‑CC, and ORB HbbTV within the Android Emulator using file‑based transport streams, enabling full device emulation for rapid development and debugging.
  • Device Flexibility: Suitable for retail, operator, and ODM Android TV devices across a wide range of markets and hardware profiles.
  • SoC Compatibility: Tested with leading chipsets to ensure strong performance, reliable integration, and platform scalability.

Android TV Benefits

  • Faster Time to Market: Pre-integrated components and TIF support help reduce engineering effort, allowing teams to focus on differentiation and product experience.
  • Royalty-Free Membership Model: Members gain full source code access with no runtime or per-unit licensing fees, simplifying budgeting and planning.
  • Unified Broadcast Experience: Ensure consistency across devices while maintaining full DVB compliance and meeting regional broadcast requirements.
  • Production-Proven Software: Already deployed in millions of Android-based devices by DTVKit members across multiple markets.
  • Open and Adaptable Codebase: With unrestricted source code access, teams can fine-tune functionality and tailor integrations to specific hardware or regional needs.
  • White Label Box: The DTVKit White Label Box Android reference platform allows manufacturers to prototype, integrate, and validate DTVKit software alongside their own customisations before bringing up production hardware.

Architecture

DTVKit’s Android TV integration is built on top of our DVBCore engine and aligned with Android’s native TIF architecture. The solution includes DVB demux and Sl parsing, HbbTV support via Android WebView, and CI Plus integration for content protection. All components are modular, lightweight, and ready for commercial deployment across Android TV and AOSP platforms.

Testimonials

Hear from our Valued Members

“As a founding member, we saw the value in creating a sustainable, shared resource for DVB software. DTVKit gave us access to a robust, standards-based stack—one we could help shape and contribute to. It aligned perfectly with our mission to deliver high-quality Smart TV software without being tied to expensive, proprietary frameworks.”
Ocean Blue Software

“We joined DTVKit as we saw a need for a solution that was stable and mature, but where we could also gain a competitive edge. Such solutions are best acquired externally of your organisation, and DTVKit proved to be a great resource.”
EKT

“DTVKit has enabled us to reduce time-to-market, lower development costs, and improve platform scalability. It allows us to input into the future roadmap, based on real-world deployment needs. Our clients benefit from this agility and insight—getting to market faster with more resilient, future-ready solutions.”
Ocean Blue Software

“After spending several days reviewing the DTVKit source code, we were extremely impressed by its overall quality. The code is well organized and clearly structured, with a strong division of functional modules that makes it easy to understand how different areas of the software work together. We also found the implementation of its functions to be excellent, reflecting a high level of care and technical quality throughout.”
Redline

“DTVKit’s DVBCore software played a crucial role in the development of the Saorview Connect box, enabling the addition of PVR functionality to the product. The open-source nature of the platform allowed us to customize and optimize our solution in partnership with the product manufacturer, leading to the successful launch of the PVR feature.”
RTE

“During the design phase of our 5th-generation set-top box, Fetch TV sought a reliable DVB front-end software solution. DTVKit’s DVB Core software was highly recommended to us and played a critical role in the development of our Gen 5 set-top box.”
Fetch

Find answers to the most common questions about DTVKit’s services and offerings right here.

What software components are included?
DTVKit gives you access to a powerful, production‑proven suite of broadcast components — DVB, DVB‑NIP, DSM‑CC, HbbTV 2.0.4, CI Plus 1.4 and 2.0, plus ATSC 1.0 and 3.0.

As a member, you’re not just downloading code; you’re tapping into a shared pool of software components used in millions of devices worldwide. Everything is delivered as full source code, ready for you to integrate, customise, and build on.

How quickly can I get started once I join?
Once your membership is confirmed and onboarding is complete, you’ll receive immediate access to the full DTVKit source code repository and documentation. Members are usually up and running within a few days.

How is the software licensed?
Membership gives you unlimited, royalty‑free access to the entire codebase. Use it, modify it, ship it – without per‑unit fees or runtime charges. This model keeps costs predictable and empowers you to innovate freely, without commercial restrictions holding you back.

Is the software updated regularly?
Yes. The stack is continuously maintained and improved, with updates driven by:

  • evolving DVB, ATSC, and HbbTV standards
  • security and performance enhancements
  • real product feedback from active members

Every improvement strengthens the entire community and you benefit from the collective momentum.

What platforms does DTVKit support?
DTVKit is designed to be flexible. It already supports Android TV, RDK, and hybrid white‑label platforms, and can be ported to Linux or other embedded systems.

Members choose DTVKit because it adapts to their roadmap, not the other way around.

Do I need to be a DVB or ATSC member to use DTVKit?
No. DTVKit is fully independent. We align with DVB and ATSC standards to ensure compliance and interoperability, but you don’t need to join those organisations to use our software. Membership with DTVKit alone gives you everything you need to build compliant broadcast products.