Subscription streaming
How STARZ builds for TV
A premium add-on network with broad smart-TV distribution.
Where STARZ runs
General availability across the major smart-TV platforms. Support changes over time.
How STARZ is built for TV
STARZ reaches the major TV platforms both directly and as a channel add-on inside other services. Much of its distribution is through partner storefronts and platform channel stores.
The engineering focus for an add-on brand is entitlement: knowing who is allowed to watch, across many purchase paths.
Building something like STARZ?
- Distribution through platform channel stores changes your billing and entitlement flow.
- Handle multiple purchase paths cleanly; users subscribe through many front doors.
- Sign-in and restore-purchases flows are where TV subscription apps often fail cert.
STARZ on TV: FAQ
Which TV platforms is STARZ on?+
STARZ runs on essentially every major smart-TV platform, including Tizen, webOS, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, tvOS, SmartCast.
Is STARZ a native or web app on TV?+
STARZ ships as a hybrid app on TV. Its internal stack is not publicly documented, so this page describes what is observable rather than proprietary detail.
How do I build a TV app like STARZ?+
Distribution through platform channel stores changes your billing and entitlement flow. From there, our cross-platform testing and deployment guides cover the packaging and certification flow for each platform.
Availability and engineering details are compiled from public sources and change over time. STARZ is a trademark of its owner; this page is an independent developer reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by STARZ.