Hisense, the multinational consumer technology manufacturer and one of the largest television brands in the world, announced to launch YouTube TV certified smart TVs in global market. The solution is provided by SERAPHIC, a leading digital TV browser and “TV + Internet” solution provider.

YouTube, renowned for its tons of interesting content and lean-back experience, is gaining increasing popularity around the world. According to YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, time spent watching YouTube on TV screens more than doubled year after year in the US. For TV manufacturers, it has become significant to provide consumers the access to YouTube on their TVs, for more exciting user experience.

SERAPHIC’S Sraf HTML5 Browser, based on Blink engine, matches all performance and memory usage requirement of the YouTube TV certification.

Xiaofeng Lin, CPO of Hisense’s overseas market, stated, “We are dedicated to refreshing TV products by adding new features and design and offering our consumers the best viewing experience. Thanks to SERAPHIC, our professional partner in the long run, Hisense is now able to pass the highly challenging YouTube TV certification and launch the products in shorter time to market. The new YouTube TV certified products are firstly launched in Africa and South Asia. Later on, we will deliver the products to Middle East and Eastern European countries.”

Ye Wang, CEO of SERAPHIC, said, “SERAPHIC is always keeping an eye on state of the art technology in TV fields. We are glad to partner with Hisense to extend the global market. Smart TVs pre-integrated with YouTube application will surely attract more consumers for Hisense.”

About Hisense

Hisense, the multinational consumer technology manufacturer and one of the largest television brands in the world，adheres to the development strategy of "sound technological foundation and robust operation." It owns renowned brands including Hisense, Kelon and Ronshen. Hisense has formed several diverse sectors over the years including multimedia, home appliances, communications, intelligent information systems, modern real estate based on technological R&D, digital multimedia, modern communications, smart system, and refrigeration. Hisense has production bases in South Africa, Mexico and 17 overseas companies, having sales offices in USA, Europe, Australia, Middle East, African and Southeastern Asia. Hisense products are exported to over 130 countries and regions around the world.

About SERAPHIC

SERAPHIC Information Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is dedicated to providing internet-related software and web-based solutions to all those TV-/Video-related terminal devices including Smart TVs, set-top boxes, over-the-top devices, game consoles, etc. SERAPHIC’s product offering includes TV Browser for HTML5, HbbTV 2.0, Freeview Play, YouTube TV, TV Portal and Open Browser as well as Web TV solution. The company is located in Shanghai, China and targets at digital TV and consumer electronics markets in Europe, Latin America, Australia and Asia Pacific. For more information about SERAPHIC, please visit www.seraphic-corp.com or send an email to info@seraphic-corp.com.