Compatibility and best practices for migrating to Android TV / Apple TV (tvOS)

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Hi everyone,

I currently have a functional React Native app for mobile (Android & iOS) and I'm planning to expand it to Android TV and Apple TV (tvOS). We are evaluating the necessary changes for the video player implementation.

Before diving into the migration, I wanted to ask the maintainers and the community:

Compatibility: Is react-native-video fully compatible with the latest versions of Android TV and tvOS?

Controls & Focus Management: Since TVs rely on D-pad navigation rather than touch, are there any major structural changes, specific props, or known limitations I should be aware of when implementing the video player controls?

Best Practices: Are there any recommended steps or examples for handling custom video controls and focus states on these platforms using this library?

Any guidance, known caveats, or documentation pointers would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!