Television Device
Device Category: television
The Television device represents a smart TV or similar media device that can be controlled and monitored for its audio and display functionality.
Required Channels
These channels are mandatory for the functionality of the television device:
Channel | Description | Multiple | Details |
---|---|---|---|
speaker | Controls and monitors the audio output of the television. | No | See details |
television | Manages television-specific functionalities, such as input selection and state control. | No | See details |
device_information | Provides metadata about the device, such as manufacturer, model, and firmware. | No | See details |
Optional Channels
This device does not currently support optional channels.
Use Case Scenarios
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Audio Control:
- Adjust volume or mute/unmute the audio using the
speaker
channel.
- Adjust volume or mute/unmute the audio using the
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Media Management:
- Switch input sources or control playback states via the
television
channel.
- Switch input sources or control playback states via the
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Device Metadata:
- Retrieve details about the device, including model and firmware information, using the
device_information
channel.
- Retrieve details about the device, including model and firmware information, using the
Developer Notes
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Channel Implementation:
- Ensure the
device_information
,speaker
, andtelevision
channels are implemented for complete functionality.
- Ensure the
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Integration:
- Map the
speaker
channel to the TV’s audio system and thetelevision
channel to input and state management.
- Map the
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Extensibility:
- Additional features like content recommendations or advanced input management could be added in the future if supported.
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