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

Smart TV framework platforms managed by single companies or foundations

FrameworkManaged byUsed byComment
Android TVGoogleGives 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.
Fire TVAmazonFormerly Android-based platform.
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. 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
FrogWyplaySFRUsed by some IPTV operators, such as SFR in France on its set-top-box
Google TV
GoogleAndroid-based platform. Its development stopped in 2013 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.
httvLinkHTTVHbbTV-compliant
InviewInview Technology LtdConnects an ordinary TV to get IPTV.
JRiverJRiverRuns on Windows, OSX, Linux, and Android. Features similar to Plex or Kodi. Closed source.
Kodi Entertainment 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 or original equipment manufacturer, 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 , currently based on a derivative fork of Kodi/XBMC media center software
MediaroomEricsson Offered by 90 operators around the worldMiddleware for pay-TV operators
OpenTVNagravisionMiddleware for pay-TV operators
TiVo OSTiVo Independent, neutral media platform that is content-first and respects OEMs branding.
Vewd Vewd
VIDAAVIDAA InternationalSmart TV operating system giving access to 250+ global & local content apps.
Oregan Media Browser 5Oregan NetworksMiddleware 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 SuiteZodiac InteractiveMiddleware, presentation engine, low level adaptation, back office mediation for Tier 1 through Tier 3 pay TV operators
Roku OSRoku, Inc.Roku OS is an operating system that runs on Roku branded smart TVs, streaming players, and smart speakers. Roku calls it a "customized user experience built on top of an embedded Linux kernel".
RDK RDK Management, LLC
Smart TV AllianceSmart TV AllianceA common SDK for TV app development and publishing for TV vendors.
Titan OSTitan Operating System, S.L.Philips -
Tizen OSSamsungSamsungFor newer Samsung TVs
ToFu Media PlatformPivosCross-platform fork of Kodi/XBMC media center licensed to third parties and other commercial partners as OEM.
Ubuntu TVCanonicalUbuntu operating system based platform, with Unity Next user interface for TV.
VirtuosoRCARCAA closed source operating system that supports only 2.4 GHz Wifi, offers apps Netflix, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Pandora, Accuweather and Mirracast screen share.
webOSLGLGOpen source, Linux kernel-based operating system for smart devices, such as smart TVs.
Yahoo! Smart TV Yahoo!
Shijiu TVShijiu, IncMiddleware 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
AiwaRoku OSFor TV sets sold in Mexico and elsewhere from 2022 onwards.
AmazonFire TVFor Fire TV devices, including Fire TV Stick.
AOCRoku OSFor TV sets sold in Brazil, Chile, Peru and elsewhere from 2020 onwards.
AppletvOSFor Apple TV devices. iOS-based, with an app store. For Apple TV generation 4 and later.
AppleApple TV SoftwareFor Apple TV devices, generations 1 to 3. iOS-based. Initially based on Mac OS X Tiger and Front Row.
Atvio from WalmartRoku OSFor TV sets sold in Mexico and elsewhere from 2019 onwards.
BritâniaRoku OSFor TV sets sold in Brazil and elsewhere.
CaixunRoku OSFor TV sets sold in Chile
CellowebOSFor TV sets sold in United Kingdom
CHiQRoku OSFor TV sets sold in Germany
coocaaRoku OSFor TV sets sold in Germany and elsewhere.
DaewooRoku OSFor TV sets sold in Mexico and elsewhere from 2022 onwards.
Element ElectronicsRoku OSFor TV sets sold in the US and elsewhere.
FFALCONRoku OSFor TV sets sold in Australia
GoogleChromecastFor Chromecast HDMI dongles.
HaierRoku OSFor TV sets.
HisenseAndroid TVFor TV sets.
HisenseRoku OSFor TV sets sold in the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK and elsewhere.
HisenseVIDAA / VIDAA UFor TV sets.
HitachiRoku OSFor TV sets sold in the US and elsewhere.
HKProRoku OSFor TV sets sold in the Mexico and elsewhere.
Huawei/HonorHarmonyOSFor TV sets.
InFocusTVRoku OSFor TV sets sold in the US and elsewhere.
InsigniaRoku OSFor TV sets sold in the US and elsewhere.
JVCRoku OSFor TV sets sold in the US, Canada, Mexico and elsewhere.
LGwebOS Smart TVCurrent solution for TV sets. Used on Smart TVs released after 2014.
LGNetCastFormer solution for TV sets. Used on Smart TVs released before 2014.
LGRoku OSFor TV sets sold in the US and elsewhere.
MagnavoxRoku OSFor TV sets.
METZ blueRoku OSFor TV sets sold in Germany, the UK and elsewhere.
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.
MicrosoftXbox 360For Xbox 360 game console, with smart TV features.
NetgearNeoTVFor NeoTV streaming players.
NvidiaAndroid TVFor Nvidia Shield TVs.
onn. from WalmartRoku OSFor TV sets sold in the US, Canada, Mexico and elsewhere.
PolaroidRoku OSFor TV sets sold in Mexico, the UK and elsewhere from 2023 onwards.
PanasonicViera Cast and Viera ConnectFor TV sets. The newer TV models now use the Firefox OS TV platform.
PanasonicMy Home ScreenFor TV sets.
PanasonicAndroid TVFor TV sets. Since 2020.
PanasonicFire TVFor TV sets. Since 2023.
PhilcoRoku OSFor TV sets sold in Brazil and elsewhere from 2021 onwards.
PhilipsAndroid TVFor TV sets.
PhilipsRoku OSFor TV sets in the US, Canada, Mexico and elsewhere.
PhilipsNet TVFormer solution for TV sets. The newer TV models use the Android TV platform
RCARoku OSFor TV sets in the US, Argentina, Australia, Canada, the UK and elsewhere.
RokuRoku OSFor Roku TV sets. Also for Roku TV Streaming Sticks and Players.
SamsungTizen OS for TVFor newer TV sets.
SamsungSamsung Smart TV Former solution for TV sets and connected Blu-ray players. Now replaced by Tizen OS.
SansuiRoku OSFor TV sets sold in Mexico and elsewhere from 2022 onwards.
SanyoRoku OSFor TV sets sold in the US, Mexico and elsewhere.
SharpAndroid TVFor TV sets.
SharpAQUOS NET+Former solution for TV sets.
SharpRoku OSFor TV sets sold in the US, Germany, Mexico, the UK and elsewhere.
SharpSmartCentralFormer solution for TV sets.
SonyAndroid TVFor TV sets.
SonyPlayStation TV with Sony Entertainment NetworkFor PlayStation game console.
SonySony Internet TV Former solution for TV sets. The newer TV models use the Android TV platform.
SpectraRoku OSFor TV sets sold in Mexico and elsewhere.
TCLAndroid TVFor TV sets. The newer TV models use the Roku TV platform
TCLRoku OSFor TV sets sold in the US, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the UK and elsewhere.
TCLSmart TV 2Former solution for TV sets.
TiVoTiVoFor TiVo DVR box.
ToshibaAndroid TVFor TV sets.
ToshibaToshiba PlacesFormer solution for TV sets.
ToshibaVIDAAFor TV sets
Sling MediaSlingboxFor Slingbox set-top-boxes.
SkyworthAndroid TVFor TV sets.
VizioVizio OSFor TV sets.
Western DigitalWD TVFor WD TV boxes.
WestinghouseAndroid TVFor TV sets.
WestinghouseFire TVFor TV sets.
WestinghouseRoku OSFor TV sets sold in the US, Canada and elsewhere.
WestinghouseSamba TVFormer solution for TV sets.
XiaomiPatchWall based on AndroidFor TV sets in mainland China, India, Indonesia
XiaomiAndroid TVFor TV sets in global markets, Mi Box line of set top boxes and Xiaomi TV Stick line of streaming dongles.
XiaomiFire TVFor TV sets in global markets