Developing and deploying custom (and restricted) Android TV UI

by zhuofm111

Hey everyone, I’m looking to design and deploy a customized version of Android tv for my Airbnb property. Basically want to customize the look and feel (name of Airbnb property at the top, etc.), not allow my guests to download things from the App Store (only a predefined number of access assessable), not allow them to access key settings (or gate it behind a passcode) but allow them to access apps I’ve added (+ some custom apps I could build for them).

Does anyone have any tips or can share any guides on how I could go about doing something like this?

ParticularCod6

Changing the look is not possible as Android TV is closed source

You might be able to use a different launcher to do this, but deploy a custom version is almost impossible unless you have root i.e you lose Netflix/Prime

GameEnder

Is the Android TV emended in to the TV itself? Or is it s external box? I know Sony TV's have a "Hotel Mode" that dose exactly what you are wanting. You have to put the TV in "Pro Mode" to access it.

jualmahal

Some tips for Sony Android TVs (may be applicable for other Android TV as well):

Enjoying safe apps and video streaming services (Security & restrictions)

https://helpguide.sony.net/tv/hga2/v1/en-142/01-02_05.html