TV & Video Availability Report

The semi-annual TV & Video App Availability Report identifies which devices have the most TV network and streaming video apps. Coverage includes smartphones, tablets, video game consoles, Blu-ray disc players, connected TVs, and streaming media players. The research ranks the networks that are leading the drive to have their content available across the broadest set of devices. Further, it uncovers in-app differences driven by authentication requirements, content availability and live streaming. 

Key metrics include:

  • App availability on each mobile app store
  • App availability on connected TVs and attached content devices
  • Coverage of approximately 70 TV Network and Streaming Video apps
  • Coverage across 10 categories including, Streaming Video, Broadcast TV, Premium Cable, Children’s, Music TV, News, Entertainment News, Sports, Entertainment Cable, and Learning and Education
  • Analysis of in-app content availability including the benefits provided by pay TV authentication and which apps offer live streaming 

The TV & Video App Availability Report examines which mobile and connected TV device platforms content distributors decided to invest in for app development.  As device ownership expands and viewership habits continue to evolve, more users will be looking to apps for broadcasts and access to the library of content from their favorite TV channels. This report is used by content owners, digital media distributors, TV networks and device manufacturers looking to develop and optimize their app and digital content distribution strategies.  If you are working on app development, digital distribution efforts, digital content licensing deals, or building a connected device interface, this research provides the app availability data and analysis needed to optimize your product roadmap.

The report is delivered in Excel, providing customers a combination of interactive data tools, and quantitative analysis examining the drivers behind the various data points.

The TV & Video App Availability Report is the source for understanding the library of TV and video apps on both established and new connected devices. An extensive search is completed to confirm availability of each app on each device. It includes a review of devices, their websites, streaming service and TV channel websites, and when necessary communication with device manufacturer’s to confirm app availability.