TORONTO – TV Everywhere solutions provider Accedo has extended the world’s first TV channel for dogs to Amazon Fire TV devices plus enhanced the user experience on Roku.
Currently available in 13 countries, DogTV is a 24/7 digital TV channel scientifically designed to reduce stress and separation anxiety in dogs when left alone, with content designed for a dog’s visual, auditory and emotional sensibility. DogTV launched on Amazon Fire TV on May 1st.
The DogTV experience is managed by Accedo’s cloud-based video experience platform Videa and includes a mix of live and video on demand content. In-app purchase ability allows dog owners to purchase a monthly subscription.
“Videa has the power to build, deliver and manage high performing video apps across all platforms – in real-time,” said Accedo CEO Michael Lantz, in the news release. “We’re truly excited to see the level of innovation in the TV industry at the moment, and targeted, highly specialised video services like DogTV are a huge opportunity for the industry to take advantage of new technology to cost-efficiently reach new audiences and revenue streams.”
