If you’re a South African Android TV user — essentially any set powered by Google’s OS — then you now have one more streaming option. eVOD, the on-demand service operated by local channel e-TV, has just launched for Android TV devices.
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That means all Android devices are now supported, alongside iOS, Huawei, and the good old-fashioned web browser. As before, streaming e-TV’s content is free, but if you’re attempting to block ads, you may encounter a block or two of your own.
“Our Android TV app offers a smooth, premium viewing experience, matching—and in some cases exceeding—what users already enjoy on mobile and desktop. This has been a long-term goal for us, and we’re thrilled to finally deliver it,” said Junior Qwabe, eMedia’s Chief Technology Officer.
TCL, Skyworth, and other TV brands should support the new eVOD app, downloadable via the Play Store, but the platform isn’t finished. eMedia plans to “expand the platform to other major Smart TV partners in the near future.” No timeline is given, but you needn’t give up hope for a (free) local streaming app to be natively supported on your Samsung or LG set just yet.
eVOD might be largely free, but there is still a Premium tier if you don’t already have enough streaming subscriptions. Thirty bucks a month isn’t so bad, is it?
