Full internet browsing for TVsBringing the full web experience to connected TVs, with minimal time and cost.

Opera TV browser Opera TV browser

Opera TV browser

TV is experiencing a fundamental shift from being used solely as an entertainment medium for watching programs to becoming something more — allowing users to browse the internet on TV and via set-top boxes, while watching their favorite programs.

This shift represents the content-driven world we live in today, with users demanding access to online content wherever and whenever they want it. People are no longer limited to surfing the internet from stationary PCs. Online browsing can be done on the train to work, while out shopping, at a football game and now on television screens in living rooms all over the world.

Using the Opera TV browser, users experience all that the web has to offer, allowing them to search for their favorite online content just as they do on their desktops, mobiles, etc.

What is the Opera TV browser?Opera has always strived to provide the best internet browsing experience on any device. The Opera TV browser delivers this supe-rior user experience to the TV screen, giving users the full internet on their TVs.

OEMsThe Opera TV browser brings the full web-browsing experience to your connected TV, with minimal time and cost. With a UI that has been optimized for the TV screen, the Opera TV browser enables users to experience the best browsing experience available on today’s range of connected TVs.

UsersWith a UI designed for easy navigation, the Opera TV browser allows users to enjoy a great browsing experience similar to the one on their tablets and mobile phones.

Opera Devices SDK

Operating system

System-On-Chip (ST, Broadcom, MTK, TI, Intel, Trident, others)

TV browser

“RED button”applications

HbbTVapplication

WebpagesTV store EPG

Middleware and DVB

Content and applications Opera components Platform and third party

Hybrid TV option TV apps

Adobe Flash

Opera OIPF integrationframework

Media player

UVA - Universal video architecture

Streaming engine

Opera HTML engine

Opera TV Snap

Opera TV products

FeaturesProven technology

The Opera TV browser is based on the Opera Devices SDK, a tech-nology already shipped on millions of set-top boxes and TVs and ported to all the popular chipsets. Opera Software’s strong back-ground and extensive experience as a technology enabler has given it insight into how to best help OEMs in the connected-TV arena.

Useful features

Favorite websites are visually laid out in the Speed Dial and can be quickly loaded with a click of the remote. Several pages can also be opened at the same time. Visual tabs make it easy to switch between them.

Data synching with ease

Speed Dials, bookmarks and passwords can be synchronized effortlessly from other devices (desktop, mobile, etc.) to the TV using Opera Link, enabling users to get up and running on the Opera TV browser as quickly and easily as possible.

Browsing in the fast lane

With the help of Opera Turbo, which uses compression technology to speed up browsing on limited bandwidth connections, the Opera TV browser is the fastest online browsing experience on TVs.

Visual bookmarks

One feature available in the Opera TV browser is visual bookmarks, which allow users to save, edit and organize bookmarks into folders, which are then displayed as preview thumbnail images.

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Smooth operation

The Opera TV browser is optimized for performance and four-way navigation with IR remote control. In addition, pointing-based remote controls can also be supported.

Using a virtual mouse, the Opera TV browser enables smooth navigation for panning and zooming of content items on the website being viewed.

Embracing open and industry standards

The Opera TV browser supports open standards, including HTML5, CSS3, XML 1.1, JavaScript, and SVG. Opera continues to work toward acceptance of open standards, such as HTML5.

Other features include:

• URL auto-completion• History• Text wrapping• Find in page• Stepless zoom

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