TV App Agency has launched an interactive TV app for Absolute Radio, allowing the user to control their TV from their smartphone and also by voice.
The Absolute Radio App provides Samsung Smart TV owners direct access to live streamed HQ audio from the Absolute Radio Network – including Absolute Radio, Absolute Radio 60s, Absolute Radio 70s, Absolute 80s, Absolute Radio 90s, Absolute Radio 00s, Absolute Classic Rock and Absolute Radio extra.
The Samsung Smart Hub interface allows voice access to all Absolute Radio audio streaming in High Quality, with tabbed navigation that enables the user to switch between stations and shows using their TV’s remote control.
Real time ‘Now Playing’ and ‘Up Next’ information is included, alongside track artwork and Twitter messages from the on-air presenter.
The Convergence mobile app also makes it much easier to share, using a smartphone to navigate or post updates on Twitter.
The new App retains its further information function, providing QR codes enabling smart phone consumers to find out more, by scanning the QR code from selected marketing banners on screen with their smartphones.
Users will have access to a wide variety of products including the free Absolute Radio Rock ‘N’ Roll Football Live Scores app – the stations fully loaded Barclays Premier League commentary and match day centre application.
“Absolute Radio continues to pioneer the digital market” said Paul Brown, Technology Director at Absolute Radio. “Our ambition to grow the brand has been clear with our strong mobile strategy and now with our new Smart TV apps we’re adding to this. The convergence of Smart TV with control through the mobile and via voice simply underscores our dedication to providing ease of use for consumers. At Absolute Radio, we give our listeners the control.”
The app is available to download for free from the Samsung Smart TV app store.