Preview RDK Video

Created on January 16, 2023



RDK

RDK is a fully modular, portable, and customizable open-source software solution that standardizes core functions used in video, broadband, and IoT devices. Deployed on over a hundred million devices around the globe, RDK enables operators to manage devices and easily customize their UIs and apps, providing analytics to improve the customer experience. RDK is platform and operator agnostic, so it can easily be ported & adopted by multiple SoC/OEM/Operators, significantly reducing the time to market. With over 600 companies, RDK has an active open-source community that regularly contributes cutting edge technologies to the stack.

 

RDK Video (RDK-V) middleware enables operators to add video streaming capabilities to their IP or hybrid devices. The latest version of the RDK Video software stack is designed to simplify app development and integration on any set-top device, while allowing companies to maintain complete control of their apps, device data, and customer experience. This is achieved through Firebolt™, the RDK application platform, which ensures compatibility with the latest app releases, eliminating the need for future updates. The seamless integration of global streaming apps provides operators with an easy path to offer subscribers today’s most popular content.


RDK Architecture

RDK middleware is powered by generic open-source software along with RDK specific open-source components.  A block diagram on the RDK layers is pictured below:

RDKVArchitecture


Implementing RDK

Getting started with RDK is easy. A simple image depicting adoption of RDK is below:

RDK-V_Porting_Guide


Video User Interface Preview


The front end of any video device is the user interface that consumers will see. RDK comes with an open-source UI written in LightningTM, or you can create your own. To experience the RDK UI, watch the Video:


Try Out RDK

Raspberry Pi

A port of RDK is also available on Raspberry Pi – the popular hobby circuit device. Raspberry Pi provides a better experience.

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Accelerator

RDK Video Accelerators are carrier grade set top boxes made available by RDK, with various OEMs and SoCs, that allow Operators to achieve faster ‘time to market’.

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Further Reading


Help & Support

Still not able to find what you are looking for? Please reach out to RDK Support by sending an email to support@rdkcentral.com.

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