Android
Minimum requirements
- Operating system: Android 5.0 and above (API level: 21 and above);
- Availability of a network interface (WiFi or Ethernet);
- RAM: 1 GB and above;
- Flash memory (hard disk): from 8 GB.
Recommended Requirements
- Operating system: Android 7.0 and above (API level: 24 and above);
- Availability of a network interface (WiFi or Ethernet);
- RAM: 2 GB and above;
- Flash memory (hard disk): from 16 GB.
Set-top boxes on Android OS (Android Smart TV)
+ | - | Prefix name | Reboot | App update | Screenshot from video | Setting the time (time zone) | Work 24/7 | Root access | WiFi 2.4 / 5 GHz | Disable automatic firmware update | Remove unnecessary applications | Recommended by SmartPlayer | Optional | - | X2 CUBE | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes / Yes | In development | In development | 'Yes (as a professional solution)'
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Yandex.Market | - | Ugoose AM3 2Gb / 16Gb | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes / Yes | In development | In development | 'Yes (as a professional solution)'
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Yandex.Market | - | INVIN IPC002 1Gb / 8Gb | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes / No | In development | In development | 'Yes (as a budget solution)'
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Yandex.Market | - | W95 1Gb / 8Gb | Yes | Yes | In development | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes / No | In development | In development | 'Yes (as a budget solution)'
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Yandex Market | - | Xiaomi Mi Box International Version
Requires upgrade to Android 8.0 through system settings. |
No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes / Yes | No | No | 'No'
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Yandex Market | - | Invin W5 2Gb / 16Gb | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes / No | In development | In development | 'No'
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Detailed description of features:
- "Reboot" - physically reboot the device. SmartPlayer will start automatically after the operating system starts.
- "Application update" - with the development of the client application, SmartPlayer releases updates for its application, in which bugs can be fixed, new functionality added. This function will allow you to update the client application remotely, without the physical involvement of the administrator at the device installation point.
- "Screenshot from video" - allows you to take a screenshot of the device's screen while it is playing a video. This function applies only to videos, if you plan to show only pictures, the screenshot will be taken from any device.
- "Setting the time (time zone)" - in consoles, there is no battery that is responsible for the internal clock of the device, and therefore the application maintains the current time on the consoles. If the set-top box has access to the Internet, then this function is irrelevant, it is important only in closed networks (without Internet access)
- "Work 24/7" - prefix work 24 hours 7 days a week.
- "Root access" is a superuser on set-top boxes who has the right to change system settings. Root access allows the SmartPlayer application to administer the device without restrictions. Root access is provided by console manufacturers.
- "WiFi 2.4 / 5 GHz" - WiFi can work in two ranges, usually 5 GHz networks are less loaded, which allows you to achieve a more stable network state
- "Disable automatic firmware update" - manufacturers release firmware (operating system) updates for their devices, this function allows the system administrator to control when the update is performed.
- "Remove unnecessary applications" - by default, console manufacturers install many applications. Some applications can make notifications and interfere with the playback of content, with this function SmartPlayer will hide unnecessary applications from the console.
- "Recommended by SmartPlayer" - this means that the set-top box has been tested by SmartPlayer and is recommended for organizing Digital Signage projects
- "Where to buy" - shops where you can buy a set-top box.
P.s. All of the above information is the result of testing by SmartPlayer. Even one model may differ from batch to batch.
P.s. By default, all devices starting from Android 5.0 are supported.
Latest firmware for TV BOX: https://chinagadgetsreviews.com/firmwares
Application Privileges
The application on the device can have different privileges, depending on which the device can be controlled
- Normal - by default when installing SmartPlayer app on any device with Android 5.0 or higher
- Device Owner - issued using the developer settings by the application installer. If the device has root access, SmartPlayer will automatically elevate itself to Device Owner.
- Privileged - a privileged application when the firmware manufacturer adds an application to the system partition / system / priv-app. It is more secure than rooting the device.
- Root - the superuser available for the application, the highest level of access for the application. Root is provided by the firmware manufacturer, usually devices without Google certification.
You can do all the settings manually, but usually this does not satisfy the needs of the b2b sector. The table below shows the capabilities of the application without user participation at the point (administration through the SmartPlayer personal account).
- | Command | Usual | Device Owner | Privileged | Root | - | Reboot the device | No | Yes (with Android 7.0 and higher) | Yes | Yes | - | Hide (show) all system launchers | No | No | No | Yes | - | Turn off device | No | No | No | Yes | - | Change device orientation | Yes (application level) | Yes (application level) | Yes (at the system settings level) | Yes (at the system settings level) | - | Set time and date | No | Yes (with Android 9.0 and higher) | Yes | Yes | - | Setting the time zone | No | Yes (with Android 9.0 and higher) | Yes | Yes | - | Installing third-party applications | No | No | No | Yes | - | Sound setting | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | Updating SmartPlayer application from server | No | Yes | No | Yes |
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Who and what mode can issue to the application.
- | Who can give access | Usual | Device Owner | Privileged | Root | - | Integrator | Yes | Yes | No | No | - | Firmware developer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Installing the client application on a phone (tablet)
Download the application to the device using the link received.
Run apk file.
When the notification appears, click "Settings"
Enable "Unknown sources"
For security reasons, select "Allow this installation only". Click OK.
Select "Install"
Wait for the installation to complete
Click "Open"
Wait for the PIN-code to appear. Enter the PIN-code in your personal account.
Troubleshooting
Installing the application. If an error appears during installation (there may be different text) and a window does not appear to allow installation from unknown sources. Do the following:
- Android 5.0+ and up to 8.0 (Android Oreo). Settings -> Lock screen and protection -> Unknown sources -> (see further instructions above)
- Android 8.0+ Settings -> Applications -> Additional settings (... in the upper right corner) -> Special access rights -> Install unknown applications -> Allow installation for required applications
- During installation, the message 'there was a problem parsing the package' may appear. This means that the client application is not fully downloaded, or there were errors during loading on the media.
Launch in vertical orientation
SmartPlayer supports vertical orientation on some devices (on devices that support the rotation option).
- Go to the device settings
- Image/Screen settings
- Select rotating screen option
- Install SmartPlayer app
Kiosk Mode
SmartPlayer for Android supports kiosk mode.
При включенном режиме киоска, пользователь не может покинуть приложение и отключены следующие возможности:
- не работаю нажатия с пульта (для приставок с Android).
- не работает кнопка home приложение автоматически перезапускается через 100 ms
- приложение скрывает все диалоги которые появляются, поверх приложения
Отключение режима киоска
- Переместить мышку в правый верхний угол
- Зажать левую кнопку мышки на 5 секунд
- Ввести код 95224
- После этого приложение отключит режим киоска
Администрирование режима киоска
Выключение(Включение) режима киоска если устройство онлайн.
В личном кабинете можно отключить через настройки “Режим киоска”. Настройка будет сохранена на сервере и следующий старт приложения уже будет без режима киоска. Выбрать устройство (группу устройств) -> платформу Android -> Режим киоска -> выбрать “Отключить“ -> Нажать на кнопку: “Сохранить изменения“
Аналогичный образом происходит включение режима киоска через личный кабинет. Выбрать устройство (группу устройств) -> платформу Android -> Режим киоска -> выбрать “Включить“ -> Нажать на кнопку: “Сохранить изменения“
Выключение режима киоска если устройства оффлайн.
С пульта
На пульте нужно выполнить следующую комбинацию клавиш в течение 7 секунд с пульта: ENTER -> BACK ->BACK->LEFT
С подключенной мышкой к устройству
Долгое нажатие курсором мышки в верхнем правом углу (200x200 пискелей область), после чего покажется диалоговое окно, где нужно ввести пароль в течении 15 секунд, пароль: 95224
С отключением режима киоска по тач событию
Долгое нажатие пальцем в верхнем правом углу (200x200 пискелей область), после чего покажется диалоговое окно, где нужно ввести пароль в течении 15 секунд, пароль: 95224
После отключения режима киоска, приложение покажет список доступных Launcher приложений, которые можно использовать для выхода с приложения. Диалог с выбором автоматически уберется через пять секунд. При выключенном режиме киоска кнопка BACK/HOME работает в обычном режиме делая выход из приложения.
Включение режим киоска оффлайн.
Включение режима киоска в режиме оффлайн происходит аналогично отключению, при долгом нажатии (мышкой или пальцем) в правом верхнем углу (200x200 пискелей область). При включении будет показано сообщение, что режим киоска включен.
Настройка телефона в режиме открытой выкладки
- Настроить сеть интернет на телефоне.
- Проверить доступность новой прошивки на телефон (Настройки - Система - Обновление системы). Если есть новая прошивка, обновить её.
- Отключить режим блокировки у телефона. (Настройки - Безопасность - Блокировка эрана - Нет)
- После установки приложения SmartPlayer проверить Настройки - Домашнее приложение - там должен стоять стандартный launcher, а не SmartPlayer
Производители Android TV
- Ugoos https://www.ugoos.ru/
- ShiningWorth http://www.shiningworth.com/
- Zidoo https://www.zidoo.tv/