: Developers must integrate robust video playback services that can handle various streaming protocols and resolutions. 3. Testing and Emulation
Once your app is built, publishing involves a specific review process to ensure it meets TV standards:
: Google manually reviews TV apps to ensure they work correctly with a remote and don't require features a TV lacks, like a camera or GPS. Android TV overview
: Older apps often use the Leanback library , which provides pre-built "Fragments" for browsing catalogs and displaying video details.
Testing on physical hardware is ideal, but developers frequently use the manager in Android Studio to simulate TV hardware. This allows you to test different resolutions and remote control inputs directly from your computer. 4. Distribution via Google Play
: You must provide specific Android TV screenshots and a wide banner graphic.
: In the Google Play Console , you must explicitly opt-in to "Android TV" under advanced settings.
Modern TV development often utilizes specialized frameworks to speed up the process: