The connected TV (CTV) is getting just that little bit more accessible to consumer electronics manufacturers. Foxxum’s OS 4 is going to be integrated into printed circuit boards (PCBs) from display control manufacturer, Guangzhou Shiyuan Electronic Technology Company Limited (CVTE).
| Feature | Foxxum OS 4 | Roku OS |
|---|---|---|
| Content availability | Limited selection of streaming services | Wide range of streaming services |
| User interface | Simple and user-friendly with large icons | User-friendly with a range of options |
| Voice control | Available, but less advanced | Advanced voice search |
| App store | Includes own app store with a selection of apps and games | Larger app store with a broader range of apps and games |
| Customization | Limited customization options | Allows users to customize home screen and add own apps and channels |
Foxxum OS 4 is built on the reference design kit (RDK) open-source software platform. The operating system is an accessible option for some OEMs who may not want all the bells and whistles of more mainstream TV OSes and maybe targeting smaller regional markets that don’t need the range of apps and services. CVTE is a good old-fashioned maker of PCBs that you can buy from any number of electronics distributors and sellers around the world. A CVTE TV controller board with a Foxxum OS 4 is pretty much a TV in a box. You’re not going to be killing any giants but there’s a lot to be said for bargain priced, good enough, streaming TVs. Foxxum has signed up companies like Sharp, Vestel, and Haier.
