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Blacknut Expands Smart TV Leadership Position with addition of TiVo OS App


Paris - August 27, 2026.


Blacknut Cloud Gaming Comes to multiple Powered by TiVo devices, Delivering Premium Gaming to Even More Living Rooms

Blacknut, the world's leading cloud gaming service for premium games on connected TVs, today announced expanded access to Blacknut's cloud gaming experience across TiVo's entertainment ecosystem. The collaboration reinforces Blacknut's position as the premier cloud gaming platform for the living room, making it easier than ever for viewers to transition from watching great entertainment to playing it instantly.

Blacknut Expands Smart TV Leadership Position with addition of TiVo OS App

As consumers increasingly look to their televisions as the center of home entertainment, Blacknut and TiVo share a common vision: creating frictionless experiences that make discovering and enjoying premium content effortless. Through this partnership, TiVo OS users will be able to access Blacknut's catalog of more than 1,000 premium games directly from the comfort of their living rooms, alongside the movies, TV shows, sports and streaming services they already enjoy. TiVo’s content-first user experience makes it easy for consumers to find, watch and enjoy their favorite content, and now with the addition of Blacknut’s cloud gaming they can find, play and enjoy themselves too.

Television has always been the biggest screen in the home for storytelling. Today's audiences don't just want to watch incredible worlds—they want to step inside them. Our service on Powered by TiVo devices reflects that evolution, placing premium cloud gaming alongside the entertainment people already love. As cloud gaming continues to grow in the living room, we're ensuring players can instantly discover and enjoy console-quality experiences without additional hardware.
- Olivier Avaro, CEO of Blacknut

From blockbuster adventures and cinematic action games to family favorites and indie gems, Blacknut's catalog complements the premium entertainment experience that TiVo delivers. Whether viewers have just finished watching an action film, a fantasy series or a beloved family movie, they can continue that experience by jumping into interactive worlds inspired by the same spirit of adventure.

The announcement also underscores Blacknut's long-term strategy of building cloud gaming around connected televisions. Already available on over 100 million Smart TVs through partnerships with leading manufacturers including Samsung, LG, Philips, Hisense, Toshiba, JVC, CHiQ, Medion and more, Blacknut continues to invest in making the television the natural home for cloud gaming. Working with TiVo this agreement expands support to brands such as Sharp, Metz and Thomson who all use TiVo OS in their products.
TiVo is dedicated to helping consumers spend less time searching and more time enjoying the entertainment they love. Adding Blacknut to our platform extends that promise beyond traditional video content, bringing premium cloud gaming into the experience and giving consumers even more ways to find, watch, play, and enjoy their favorite content all in one place.
- Stephane David, senior director, content partnerships and business development at TiVo.

The service reflects the broader shift in consumer behavior, as connected TVs and streaming media devices continue to evolve beyond passive viewing into complete entertainment hubs. Blacknut’s subscription offers instant access to a curated library of premium games across every genre, playable with compatible controllers and requiring no downloads, installations or dedicated gaming hardware.

Available in more than 65 countries, Blacknut delivers an all-you-can-play subscription featuring over 1,000 premium games from leading publishers and independent studios. With support for up to five player profiles and four simultaneous controllers, the service is designed for everyone—from solo adventurers to families and friends gathered around the biggest screen in the house.

About Blacknut - www.blacknut.com

Blacknut is the world's leading independent cloud gaming service dedicated to the general public, distributed both Direct to consumers and B2B through ISPs, device manufacturers, OTT services & Media companies. Blacknut offers the largest catalog of premium games with over 1000 titles via 150+ licensing partnerships carefully curated for players of all ages and genre preferences, all included in a monthly subscription. The service is available in more than 65 countries across Europe, Asia, LATAM, MENA, & North America on a wide range of devices, including mobiles, set-top-boxes and Smart TVs.

About Tivo - www.tivo.com

TiVo, a Xperi brand, is a global leader in entertainment technology, helping people discover and enjoy the content they love across connected devices and platforms. TiVo’s entertainment solutions power a personalized, intuitive TV experience, bringing together live TV, streaming services, apps, and other content in one seamless interface. Through TiVo OS and its expanding ecosystem of TV and operator partners, TiVo is shaping the future of connected television and redefining how audiences discover and experience entertainment.

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