Build a Google TV / Android TV App Wrapper for Existing React Web App

Posted 4 days ago

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Summary

We are looking for an experienced Android TV / Google TV developer to build a simple TV app for our existing React single-page application. Our React app displays full-screen content similar to a TV channel, including video, animations, and live webpage content. We want users to be able to install an app on Google TV / Android TV devices, open the app, choose a saved channel URL, and view that webpage content full-screen on their TV. Important requirement: You must have previously built and released an app for Google TV / Android TV. Please include an example of an app you have released. Project Requirements: - Build a Google TV / Android TV app that can be published and installed on compatible TV devices. - Create a simple home screen where users can: - View recently used channel URLs - Select a saved channel - Add a new channel URL - When a channel is selected, the app should load the webpage in full screen. - The webpage must support video playback, animations, and interactive React content. - The app should be designed for TV remote navigation. - Pressing the Back button on the remote while viewing a channel should return the user to the home screen. - The app should not open an external browser. Web content should display inside the app. - The app should include the necessary Android TV launcher setup, including app icon/banner requirements. - The final deliverable should include the app source code, build instructions, and a release-ready APK/AAB. Ideal Experience: - Android TV / Google TV app development - Kotlin or Java Android development - WebView implementation on Android TV - Remote-control navigation and focus management - Google Play submission experience for Android TV apps - Handling video playback, autoplay behavior, full-screen web content, and performance on TV devices.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
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  • 1-3 months
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  • $20.00

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    $40.00

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  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Android SDK
Android TV development
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  • Last viewed by client:3 days ago
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About the client
Member since Apr 3, 2016
  • Australia
    Pearce1:00 AM
  • $571K total spent
    347 hires, 9 active
  • 30,405 hours
  • Tech & IT
    Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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