DTVKit, EKT to demo ATSC 3.0 Android Reference Integration at NAB
April 14, 2026
DTVKit and EKT have announced a joint demonstration at the NAB Show, showcasing the latest ATSC 3.0 Android Reference Integration designed to accelerate NEXTGEN TV development for global manufacturers.
A Robust, Ready to Evaluate ATSC 3.0 Android Environment
The demonstration brings together DTVKit’s shared-source, royalty-free ATSC 3.0 software stack with EKT’s proven set-top box expertise, offering a complete and reliable reference environment for evaluating ATSC 3.0 on Android.
EKT: A Trusted Hardware Partner
EKT brings decades of experience delivering reliable, high quality set top box solutions to operators and manufacturers worldwide.
Their perspective reflects the current climate in the industry, “Amid Global instability, particularly the ongoing memory supply crisis, potential customers are looking for stability and trustworthy partners that can weather the storm. Demonstrating this solution together shows exactly that – a dependable, future ready platform backed by organisations committed to long term support and innovation” Richard Smith, CEO, EKT
A Message from DTVKit
“The industry is moving quickly, and manufacturers need confidence that the technologies they invest in are backed by organisations with resilience, expertise, and a long-term vision. Our collaboration with EKT reflects exactly that. By combining shared-source flexibility with proven hardware capability, we’re giving customers a stable and future ready foundation for ATSC 3.0 development,” commented Amy Cleary, Managing Director, DTVKit
Strengthening the NEXTGEN TV Ecosystem
As the US market continues its transition to ATSC 3.0, manufacturers need solutions that reduce integration risk and accelerate time to market. The DTVKit–EKT collaboration provides:
· A royalty-free, ready to evaluate ATSC 3.0 Android environment
· Reduced development complexity
· A stable, trusted foundation for future productisation
· Confidence backed by organisations with long-term industry presence
Accessing the Royalty‑Free ATSC 3.0 Stack
DTVKit’s ATSC 3.0 software stack is available royalty‑free to all DTVKit members, providing manufacturers with a cost‑effective and future‑proof foundation for NEXTGEN TV development. Membership gives companies full access to the ATSC 3.0 codebase, ongoing updates, community‑driven improvements, and the wider suite of DTVKit broadcast stacks.
This model ensures that organisations can build and innovate with confidence, supported by a stable, transparent, and collaborative ecosystem.
See the Joint Demo at the NAB Show
DTVKit and EKT will be showcasing the ATSC 3.0 Android Reference Integration throughout the NAB Show at the ATSC booth in Central Hall, C1655. Attendees are invited to visit the stand for a guided demo of the architecture, capabilities, and integration opportunities.