Android TV is described as 'Is Google’s operating system for smart TVs and streaming devices. Android TV makes it easier for people to watch, play and do everything they love on their TV' and is a Media Center in the video & movies category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Android TV for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best Android TV alternative is Stremio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Android TV are Kodi, Android, Plex and Emby.
Versatile media center enabling seamless streaming of films, series, and YouTube in HD with subtitle support. Cast effortlessly to TV with DLNA, Chromecast integration. Explore via add-ons like Netflix, Amazon, torrent-streaming.
Open-source media player compatible with Linux, Mac, Windows, Xbox, and iOS, designed for home theater PCs. Customizable with themes, supports 4K, audio and video formats, streaming, privacy-focused operations, and extensible with plugins.
Kodi is used for playing local media, Where Android tv is used for streaming services
Open-source mobile OS developed by Google, based on the Linux kernel. It supports app development in Java and Kotlin. Compatible with various devices, offering seamless integration with Google services, customizable interface, and extensive app ecosystem for smartphones and tablets.
A multimedia tool for streaming movies, TV shows, sports, and music while facilitating personal media organization with versatile libraries and metadata retrieval.
Plex is a self-hosted media server, not a TV-friendly operating system but it can be installed on Android TV
Emby, formerly Media Browser, is a media aggregator plugin for Media Center that takes your recorded, digital, or ripped media and presents it in a simple, easy to use interface. Emby prides itself on delivering a fast, intuitive, media rich experience for the whole family.
Frames is a modern SVOD (Streaming Video on Demand) streaming service built with React and NestJS. It allows you to stream MP4 files from virtually any provider including local storage, S3, Dropbox, Google Drive, and more.
Thats self Hosting Not A OS
Plasma Bigscreen is an open-source user interface for TV's. Running on top of a Linux distribution, Plasma Bigscreen turns your TV or setup-box into a fully hackable device. A big launcher giving you easy access to any installed apps and skills.
Open source Linux-based platform designed for smartphones, tablets, netbooks, automotive infotainment, and smart TVs, offering scalable compatibility, advanced multimedia, touch support, Application Compatibility Layer for Android apps, 3D UI, and multitasking.
Tizen is laggy, furthermore the Tizen version of apps from developers seem to have less functionality. Example: History channel Tizen app didn't support "Live" for a few years, though it's Android version did since initial release. The AndroidTV version is also quicker and more responsive than the Tizen version. This has reinforced my purchasing preference for Sony over Samsung.
OSMC (Open Source Media Center) is a free and open source media player based on Linux and founded in 2014 that lets you play back media from your local network, attached storage and the Internet. OSMC is the leading media center in terms of feature set and community and is based...
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AXP.OS is a more private and more secure aftermarket mobile operating system based on AOSP & LineageOS.
The only player you will ever need. Stunning video quality thanks to advanced engine. Video conversion optimized for social media. Innovative and fully customizable user interface. In one word - Splash.
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Not on Operating System; It uses the cloud, so you cant use it offline, Customization is non existant in streamio