Hi everyone,
We are developing a live TV streaming app for tvOS that allows users to watch live channels, replay content, and manage cloud recordings.
We are struggling to integrate Siri for a seemingly basic use case: switching the live TV channel by voice (e.g. "Hey Siri, switch to channel X on [our app]").
Here is what we have tried and observed:
App Intents — we implemented custom intents, but Siri does not resolve them to our app for channel-switching requests.
Shortcuts — we added Shortcuts support, but users have to explicitly configure them; Siri never proactively picks our app.
In-app and out-of-app — the issue happens in both contexts. When the user asks Siri to switch to a channel, it either does nothing or suggests other applications, never ours.
Our questions:
Is there a specific INPlayMediaIntent configuration or domain required to handle live TV channel switching via Siri on tvOS?
Is proper Siri integration for live TV gated behind the Apple Video Partner Program? If so, is there any public documentation or a path for apps outside the US to access it?
Has anyone successfully implemented voice-driven live channel switching on tvOS outside of the Video Partner Program?
Any guidance or pointers to relevant WWDC sessions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
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