5 quick facts about the VIDAA streaming platform

Does your smart TV run on the VIDAA operating system? If so, you can enjoy exciting local and international entertainment content from the VIDAA streaming platform.

The VIDAA OS is mostly found on HISENSE TVs, although the company has partnerships with other manufacturers, such as Toshiba, NIKAI, Bruhm, Vortex, and others.

But more than an OS, the platform is an excellent streaming hub that offers access to a large collection of content.

If you are considering trying VIDAA, here are some things you should know about the platform.

1. The customizable VIDAA interface

If you ever get bored by the monotonous look of your smart TV interface, VIDAA is the perfect platform for you. The OS platform allows you to customize your TV interface, thus providing you with a personalized hub for your entertainment.

Some of the cool things you can do to your VIDAA interface include:

Personalizing the home screen

With VIDAA, you can pin your most used apps to the home screen and re-arrange them in your desired order. You can also edit the order of the channels and even create a favorite list.

This feature helps to tailor your streaming experience by placing your most used (and favorite) apps and channels in an easily accessible location.

Setting up custom themes and wallpapers

Custom themes and wallpapers are another way you can give your smart hub a personalized look.

One of the ways you can set up custom themes and wallpapers is via the VIDAA Art app. To do this:

• Go to your home screen and select the VIDAA Art app
• Scroll through the images on the app, select the ones you like, and click the “OK” button to add them to your favorites.
• Scroll back to the top of the app and click on the settings icon (top right corner).
• Set your desired wallpaper time, image switching frequency, and backlight percentage.
• Select “Favorites” under the Screen saver selection option.
• Return to your home screen and enjoy the new wallpaper and screen saver images.

Besides the VIDAA art app, upload your images to the platform from a USB Stick or via the VIDAA mobile app. You can then use these local images to customize the appearance of your streaming hub.  

2. Available content

VIDAA is a top streaming platform that offers a wide variety of entertainment content, including blockbuster movies, TV shows, documentaries, sitcoms, cooking shows, music, sports content, and more.

The platform offers several ways to access a good collection of entertainment content. For example, you can use VIDAA Channels, a free ad-supported TV service offering several TV channels, on-demand movies, and TV shows.

Some of the free TV channels you can enjoy on VIDAA Channels include:

Note: The availability of these channels varies from region to region.

You can also enjoy a large selection of content via apps on the platform (some pre-installed and others that you can download from the app store.)

Some of the apps you can find on on VIDAA include:

3. The VIDAA Kids

If you want a safe and friendly streaming experience for your kids, VIDAA is an excellent option. The platform offers VIDAA Kids, a dedicated streaming app for kids that is powered by Kidoodle.TV

The kids’ platform offers engaging, kid-friendly videos to entertain your young ones. It also offers several features, such as customizable profiles, limits on screen time, and parental control remote settings, to ensure a healthy and safe streaming experience for your kids.

4. The VIDAA smart hub features

The platform has several smart hub features, which help make your streaming session more exciting than traditional TV watching.

Some of these smart features that you can enjoy on your TV include:

Seamless integration with virtual assistants

The platform supports various virtual assistants like Amazon Alexa and VIDAA Voice. This allows you to use voice commands to control your TV’s smart hub – be it for navigation or searching for content to stream.

Universal search

The universal search feature lets you instantly search all your apps for the movie, title, or content you want to watch. This saves you from having to scroll through endless apps when looking for something to watch.

AI recommendations

VIDAA uses AI to learn your streaming habits and make content recommendations based on your preferences. This offers you an effortless way of discovering new and exciting content.

5. The VIDAA mobile app

Another exciting thing about VIDAA is the mobile app offered by the platform, which is available on Android and iOS platforms.

The app offers some cool features that can enhance your streaming experience on the platform. For example, it comes with a full smart remote control for VIDAA-supported TVs, with all the functionalities (power on/off, channel surfing, volume control, etc.)

You can also use the mobile app to browse supported content apps, search and discover content, and curate your favorite titles. In addition, you can easily manage your account information from the app (subscriptions, account information, etc.)

Lastly, you can use the app to cast or share the media on your device (photos, music, and videos) onto your TV screen.

VIDAA pros and cons

Below are some of the pros and cons of the platform:

Pros

• It features an intuitive user interface that is very easy to use.
• You can customize your smart hub for a more personalized streaming experience.
• It offers access to a large collection of content, most of which you can access for free.
• It supports a virtual assistant and other cool features that make streaming a fun experience.
• You can easily cast your media from your mobile device to your TV.

Cons

• The choice of supported apps is limited compared to Android TV.
• Some users have complained about bugs and technical issues with the platform, which is understandable considering it is relatively new.