Dolby optiview player
Android / Fire TV SDK
Deliver the best viewer experience and reduce maintenance cost with Dolby OptiView Player (formerly known as THEOplayer) Android / Fire TV SDK, a stable and high-performing player, supporting the latest streaming technologies across Android mobile, Fire TV, Android TV and set-top-boxes, including Android AOSP-powered devices.
Dolby Android / Fire TV SDK vs. open-source
Accelerate your time-to-market and reduce maintenance efforts compared to ExoPlayer.
✔ Official support for Fire TV platforms
✔ Bi-weekly releases to quickly adopt new platforms and features
✔ Extensive automated testing to ensure seamless functionality
✔ Open-source connectors for DRM, advertising and analytics solutions
✔ Comprehensive set of React Native and Flutter bridges
✔ Support from dedicated in-house video experts
✔ Smooth ad transitions, even on older smart TVs
Extensive features
Optimize your viewer experience and maximize overall reach thanks to THEOplayer’s premium features.
Offline playback
Allow your viewers to download protected and unprotected stream content for offline viewing.
Picture-in-Picture
Let your viewers continue watching the video, even when they scroll down on the webpage.
User interface
Easily customize Open Video UI, our open-source video player UI, to your brand.
Low Latency
Stream at low latency with LL-HLS and LL-DASH, and enable Dolby real-time streaming to go as low as sub-500ms latency.
Casting
Offer your viewers the option to cast content to larger screens using Chromecast or AirPlay, enhancing their viewing experience.
Subtitles and Captions
Enable embedded or side-loaded captions to ensure accessibility and customize the viewing experience for all users.
Connected to ecosystem partners
Advertising
Integrate pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll ads with CSAI and SSAI solutions like AWS MediaTailor, Google IMA, Google DAI, Freewheel, SpotX and Yospace. Our SDK supports Dolby’s SGAI advertising solution.
DRM
Protect your streaming content and prevent unauthorized access with open-source connectors for DRM solutions such as BuyDRM, DRMtoday, EZDRM, Irdeto, and Verimatrix.
Analytics
Monitor key playback and ad analytics metrics and make data-driven decisions with open-source connectors for industry-leading analytics solutions like Agama, Conviva, Mediamelon, MOAT, and Youbora (NPAW).
We make developers’ lives easy
The SDK is available through popular build tools like Gradle and Maven, making it easily accessible for developers. Comprehensive documentation, including detailed getting started guides and user manuals, ensures a smooth onboarding process. The SDK also has extensive API references for developers, open-source connectors on GitHub, and a reference app.
MwareTV is delighted to join forces with Dolby. This strategic partnership marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of cloud-based TV platforms. By seamlessly integrating Dolby OptiView Player (formerly known as THEOplayer) into our ecosystem, we’re revolutionizing video playback quality across every screen. The integration not only enhances the visual journey but also empowers our customers to embark on this transformation without the complexities of coding.
Sander Kerstens
CEO of MwareTV
We needed a video player that just works. Dolby OptiView Player (formerly known as THEOplayer) provided most of the features we required right out of the box, and we didn’t have to have many conversations around features. We were able to get most of the things accomplished right from the start.
Ryan Yow
Director of Products at NASCAR
Expand to other platforms
Dolby OptiView Player SDKs
6 highly optimized video playback SDKs power a world-class playback experience on all platforms
Experience superior playback with Dolby
Ready to deliver an exceptional playback experience for your viewers? Accelerate your time-to-market and unlock new revenue opportunities with Dolby OptiView Player.
