All apps

FAST / AVOD

How Tubi builds for TV

A free, ad-supported service that scaled across every TV platform fast.

Hybrid7 of 7 platforms

Where Tubi runs

General availability across the major smart-TV platforms. Support changes over time.

Tizen · Samsung
Available
webOS · LG
Available
Roku · Roku
Available
Fire TV · Amazon
Available
Android TV · Google
Available
tvOS · Apple
Available
SmartCast · Vizio
Available

How Tubi is built for TV

Tubi is available on effectively every TV platform. As an ad-supported service, its engineering priorities include fast startup, reliable ad insertion, and low-friction browsing on cheap hardware.

It is a good reminder that AVOD adds an entire ad-delivery and measurement layer on top of normal playback.

The 10-foot UI every TV app solves for: a focus-driven grid you move through with a remote, not a pointer. Generic illustration, not Tubi’s actual interface.

Building something like Tubi?

  • AVOD means server-side ad insertion and measurement, not just video playback.
  • Startup time is a conversion metric for free apps. Optimize cold launch.
  • Low-end devices are your core audience for free apps, so test there first.

Tubi on TV: FAQ

Which TV platforms is Tubi on?+

Tubi runs on essentially every major smart-TV platform, including Tizen, webOS, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, tvOS, SmartCast.

Is Tubi a native or web app on TV?+

Tubi 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 Tubi?+

AVOD means server-side ad insertion and measurement, not just video playback. 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. Tubi is a trademark of its owner; this page is an independent developer reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tubi.