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Hi All,

I would like to use JWPlayer or Mediaelement.js as video player in the TV app. How to achieve this ? is there a restriction to do this change and see on the emulator provided ?

Regards

VJ

While there is no restriction in the Javascript/HTML code you use in your application, the big factor is Smart TV Alliance (STA) compatibility. External player frameworks could make use of code/concepts that are not compatible to the Smart TV Alliance and that would make your app not STA compliant.
The SDK can indeed be used to judge this for the most part using e.g. the validator tools in the IDE and the emulator running the code. Examples that will make the app incompatible to the STA specification for a 3rd party player :
* Flash plugin use (not part of STA)
* incompatible controls using e.g. *only* pointer/mouse-input (STA apps need to be navigable by up-down-left-right keys as well)
* UI elements are too small to be read on a TV screen

The SDK in fact includes a video player example code that you could use to see how a video playout page could look that *is* STA compliant (with proper controls, UI). You can find that in the Code Samples here: https://developers.smarttv-alliance.org ... umentation

Of course, ultimately the manufacturer QA process will determine the exact items your app needs to comply to, but the above are some general pointers that should help you.

Hi,

Thanks for the quick response.

Would like to know the list of STA Compliant Video Players ? Any documention w.r.t ?

I am looking to integrate JW Player or mediaelement.js Video Players which are compatable with HTML5.

Regards

Vijay

Hi,

at this time, there is no specific list of STA compatible players other than the general requirements and example code listed above. We will take your question on having a list of compatible players into account for a future documentation update.

Thank you.