TvApp

📺 Android TV Video App

This project is a basic Android TV-compatible app built using Kotlin and ExoPlayer. It displays a grid of video content (streaming URLs or local assets) and allows users to play them in full-screen mode. The app supports D-pad navigation, remote control actions, and is optimized for both Android TV and Android Phones.

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🚀 Features

• 🎞️ TV-style grid layout with thumbnails and titles
• 🎮 D-Pad/remote navigation and focus scaling
• 📺 Full-screen video playback using ExoPlayer
• ⏯️ Play, pause, stop, back support via remote
• ⚡ Smooth performance on TV emulators and real devices
• 📱 Compatible with Android TV and Android phones

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📦 Build Instructions

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/tv-video-app.git
   cd tv-video-app

2. Open the project in Android Studio Arctic Fox+

3. Build the APK:

   • Build > Build Bundle(s) / APK(s) > Build APK(s)

4. Or run via terminal:

   ./gradlew assembleDebug

5. The APK will be generated in:

   app/build/outputs/apk/debug/app-debug.apk
   

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📊 Performance & Testing Notes

• Tested on:
  • ✅ Android TV Emulator (API 29)
  • ✅ Xiaomi Mi Box S
  • ✅ Android Phone (Pixel 4)
• Memory usage optimized using RecyclerView & ExoPlayer lifecycle handling
• Playback buffering handled efficiently for smooth streaming
• No crashes or memory leaks observed during testing

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🤝 Contributing

Feel free to fork the repo and submit pull requests for new features, bug fixes, or improvements.

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📜 License

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.