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Does anyone have experience developing software for Android IPTV desktop computers? Do I need to use Google TV? Can we install the application outside Market Place? Can existing STBs allow the installation of third-party applications?

I checked several developer web pages and there was no information that combines Android OS development and STB.

In the mobile world there should be many unknown problems (media players, remote controls, etc.).

Promising devices are:

o http://www.echostar-europe.com/products/ConnectedDevices/IPTV/X200.aspx

o http://www.techcinema.com/2011/07/amex-mp-g7-android-tv.html

Regards, Stan

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The two devices you listed do not mention Google TV by their characteristics, and both say that they use v2.x Android OS. You do not need a Google TV plugin if your target device does not support Google TV.

On these issues:

Can we install the application outside Market Place? Can existing STBs allow the installation of third-party applications?

You will need to contact each device manufacturer to find out how to deploy the application on their device, unless they declare that they will support the Google market.

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