What programming is adopted in modern television programming?

1. Technical Programming in Modern Televisions (Software & Systems)

Modern televisions are essentially smart devices — closer to computers or smartphones than traditional TVs. Their “programming” comes from operating systems and app ecosystems. The most widely adopted systems today include:

Android TV / Google TV (Google)

Runs on many brands (Sony, TCL, Philips, Xiaomi).

Uses Android-based programming with apps from Google Play Store.

Built-in Chromecast and Google Assistant.

Tizen OS (Samsung)

Samsung’s proprietary system.

Supports apps like Netflix, YouTube, and IPTV.

Known for smooth performance and integration with Samsung devices.

webOS (LG)

LG’s smart TV system.

Clean interface with “cards” for apps.

Works with LG’s ThinQ AI ecosystem.

Roku TV (Roku)

Popular in North America.

Simple, app-based navigation.

Focused on streaming services.

Fire TV (Amazon)

Integrated into some smart TVs.

Based on Android, but customized by Amazon.

Strong link with Alexa and Amazon Prime.

🔹 These systems are programmed primarily in C/C++, Java, HTML5, and Linux-based frameworks. Many apps for Smart TVs are built with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) or Android development tools (Java, Kotlin) for Android TV.

1. Content Programming in Modern Television (Shows & Broadcasting)

On the broadcasting/content side, television programming has shifted dramatically:

Linear programming → Traditional scheduled channels (news at 8 pm, sports at 9 pm, etc.). Still used in cable and satellite TV.

On-demand programming → Streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video let viewers choose what to watch anytime.

Personalized programming → AI-based recommendations (Google TV, Netflix) suggest shows based on viewing history.

Interactive programming → Smart TVs now support apps, IPTV, live chat during sports, and even gaming.

Hybrid broadcast broadband TV (HbbTV) → A standard in Europe combining live TV with internet features.

✅ Summary

Technical side: Modern TVs run on OS like Android TV, Tizen, webOS, Roku, or Fire TV, built with languages like C++, Java, Kotlin, and web tech (HTML5/JS).

Content side: TV programming has evolved from fixed schedules to on-demand, personalized, and interactive streaming.