HybridTvViewer

HybridTvViewer

With this add-on, your browser will not download HbbTV/CE-HTML/BML/OHTV web pages (i.e. iTV applications) but will provide a simulator enabling underneath technological features (OIPF,DVB,...)

What is HybridTvViewer?
HybridTvViewer is a Firefox add-on that emulates TV remote control, OSD, and provides a development tool for simulating HbbTV/CE-HTML/BML/OHTV web pages. It also supports resolution upscaling and is built using WebExtensions.
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Stats
By: Karl
Users: 452 ▲ 5
Rating: 4.00 (3)
Version: 0.5.1resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2017-12-10
Weekly download count: 12
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 130.06K
URLs: Website
Stats date:

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Summary

Included features:

  • The TV remote control (e.g nav and colored keys) is emulated
  • The OSD (On Screen Display) is by default to the resolution 1280x720 but you can enjoy it on your UHD monitor using provided buttons (which are upscaling the resolution to the given one)
  • This add-on is also a development tool which provides a dedicated tab in the Web Inspector => this extension is following and mimic its old cousin named FireHbbTV. Enjoy this brand new experimentation using WebExtensions
User reviews
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Safety
Risk impact

HybridTvViewer is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install HybridTvViewer if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

HybridTvViewer is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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