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title: 'OTT test automation with Appium for Smart TVs: Apple TV & Android TV'
description: Test your apps on real Smart TV devices, including Apple TV (tvOS), ROKU,
  Amazon Fire TV Stick, Chromecast and more. Run automated test against your native
  Smart TV apps.
source_url:
  html: https://testingbot.com/features/smart-tv-testing
  md: https://testingbot.com/features/smart-tv-testing.md
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# Online Test Automation On Smart TVs

OTT test automation on living room devices such as Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast with TestingBot. Manual and automated crossplatform testing on real Apple TV (tvOS) and Android TV devices.

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  ![Online Test Automation On Smart TVs](https://testingbot.com/assets/hero/smarttv-5af19a1f001b85050d5408ac75376cb652d49188245a452b9e7393e20762fd4b.svg)

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## Automated Testing for Smart TV apps

Run Appium tests on TV apps running on Apple TV 4K, Chromecast and more.

Get access to raw video and audio generated from the Smart TV device. Test DRM-protected content, by accessing a device via manual or automated testing.

[Read SmartTV Testing Documentation](https://testingbot.com/support/app-automate/smart-tv)

### Automated Testing with Appium

Upload your Smart TV app and run automated tests with Appium on the remote device.

### Connect to a remote TV device

Access live video and audio generated from the device, through your own browser and control the remote as if it was in your hand.

### Device Coverage

Test on various devices such as Apple TV 4K, Chromecast and more.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What competitive edge does TestingBot offer with Smart TV testing, compared to its peers?

TestingBot offers both manual and automated testing of apps on Smart TVs. View DRM-protected content, hear live audio of the device under test and manually send remote control (IR signals) to the device.

### How can I test Smart TV applications on a remote Smart TV device?

Simply upload your app to TestingBot Storage and pick a device to test on. TestingBot provides a high quality video and audio stream of the device.

### Manual and Automated Testing on AppleTV and Chromecast

Manually control a device such as Apple TV 4K or ChromeCast device, through your own browser. Run automated tests with Appium on remote smart-tv devices.

### Sign up for a Free Trial

Start testing your apps with TestingBot.

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