Hybrid TV platform YouView is now available in more than 3 million set-top boxes and TVs.
The platform is used as the TV interface for BT TV, TalkTalk TV, Plusnet TV and Sony Android TV’s. Originally conceived as a means to extend the public broadcasters’ catch-up it has become the prefered operating system for telco-based IPTV
Richard Halton, CEO at YouView commented: “We are delighted to have passed this important landmark, which reflects the talent of our team and commitment of our shareholders and customers. Through our Cloud enabled interface, we are offering continuous improvements to the user experience through new functions and content, making it simple and easy for them to watch the content they love. The focus is how we create the viewing experience of tomorrow today – YouView receives 350 million data points a day from its devices and we can use this insight to continue to be at the forefront of innovation in our field.”
YouView is engaged in a collaboration with Amazon to create a voice controlled TV experience.