Hi there,
Unfortunately we missed the deadline to migrate the Roku channel to SDK, now channels are removed. We have good traffic and user base, can someone help us how to bring back our removed channel and push our updated SDK version
Any help would be highly appreciated.
Thanks in Advance.
We are in the same boat. Hoping there is some way to retrieve the old DP Channel and convert it to SDK.
Where did you publish your videos through?
We are using Vimeo. How about you? It may be impossible to retrieve the old DP channel. We will probably just rebuild with SDK.
I am not sure, as I am working on the process as we speak. I think, you can still use your Vimeo feed and you won’t lose what you have created. All your videos are still on Vimeo. If you can give me a couple of days I will have more answers.
We still have all the videos on Vimeo and they are in showcases. I’ve started rebuilding the channel with InstantTV and their SDK template. We were just kind of asleep at the wheel with the sunset situation. I had done a couple of little things that I thought made us SDK compatible, but apparently it wasn’t enough. What ever you learn, we would appreciate updates. Thank you.
We built software for exactly this: https://sdkconverter.com
Jump on the site chat and ask for Matt - happy to jump on a Zoom with you.
We do this! Just enter your JSON feed, and download your SDK in a few minutes.
It’s free if you don’t want to use a vast tag for your own ads. If you do, it’s a one-time purchase.
@mountainsouthtv @GoingSolo You can still use Vimeo, AND your json feed stays relevant. However you’d need to use a cookie cutter Grid layout theme in SDK.
User here Baradantiko developed software that does it fairly easily. You just need your unique assets like logo’s, Title, and json feed.
The upload & submission process might be slightly different now tho. Since you’re not ‘Replacing’ a channel, you might be creating a new one from scratch. I would send an email to Partner Success to see if they have a way of retrieving your installations & customer base. I can’t say for sure, its possible it could be retrieved, on the other hand I can see where its toast and you’re starting over from 0.
Definitely test out the github if you haven’t started yet, its fairly simple & there was a Discussion thread going on.
Does your converter support the Vimeo URL feed?
Its not mine but Baradantiko’s, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t support the Vimeo url feed. Does vimeo give you a url for it? Only thing I would wonder is if SDK accepts the Vimeo’s JSON coding. I don’t see why it wouldn’t, but there could be a strange glitch like ‘Release Date not provided’ or Long Description required’ or something.
You can test the channel too, before submitting it. You’d install it local to your device using the 194.50 path.
We are using Vimeo to store and stream videos
Vimeo videos and channels are there but Roku Channels are removed which causing trouble
Thanks for the update. We are also trying to find a way to use OLD channels of the Roku so we don’t need to start everything from scratch.
I did try SDK Converter and the SDK package when submitted errored. So not sure if this service truly works? Maybe someone knows?
@GoingSolo Consider using the FREE DP2SceneGraph wizard I wrote.
To restore your removed Roku channel and update to the required SDK version, reach out to Roku’s support, update your channel’s code, reapply for distribution, inform users, and monitor progress closely.
It sounds like the issue might be related to compatibility between Vimeo’s URL feed and the Roku SDK. While Vimeo typically provides a URL for feeds, there could be potential glitches in how the SDK interprets Vimeo’s JSON coding. Testing the channel locally before submission is a good idea to identify any potential issues. You can install it on your device using the path provided (194.50) to ensure it functions correctly before moving forward.
If someone is still looking to convert a RDP to SDK channel and didn’t had success, it is worth trying ottdash.com. I started a trial plan with them and shared my RDP feed via support ticket. They once pulled all my videos and meta data and ingested into their platforms.
For $19/month, I get a Roku channel + AVOD website and a linear stream.
If you want to try that feel free to use my referral code: 10AJ
