All main Android TV libraries are accessible. They are all listed within the settings screen.

You can check out the Android TV developers page for more info:

https://developer.android.com/training/tv/start/start.html

If you’re using ADB, then you can utilize ADB debugging:

https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/adb

Or you can use log cat:

https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/logcat

We highly recommend using ExoPlayer:

https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/media/exoplayer

Here are some ideas for apps we're looking for in our ecosystem:

• Video/Entertainment
• Shopping/Web
• 360 VR/Gaming
• Chat/Social/Sharing
• Voice Integration/Connected IoT
• Second Screen

You may use any Bluetooth device that complies with the 4.1 Legacy spec or Low Energy. Devices like keyboards may not have the ability to fully navigate all menus. Please see the API documentation for pairing info.

Android Oreo 8.0 (API 26)

1. Turn on developer options by opening the system summary screen on your device (Settings > System > General > System Summary)
2. Press OK on your remote 7 times. You should get a message stating that you're now a developer!
3. In the same "System: General" menu, scroll all the way down to the bottom. You'll now see a Developer Options section, which should already be turned on.
4. Scroll down and select "Force allow apps on external"
5. You can now use ADB to upload your apps to the device.

If you need more info on how to use ADB, go here:

https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/adb

If you follow the requirements for Android TV home screen, then you’re good to go!

https://developer.android.com/training/tv/publishing/checklist#home-screen

There are no extra security restrictions outside of what you'd find on a normal Android TV app. The only differences are you cannot root the device and there is no super user access.

We do not include this functionality at this time.