Android TV app

Question

I have an Android app for phones and tablets. Now I want to create a suitable TV application for my application using the backback support widgets, and I am reading various tutorials for TV applications. Now I want to know if I add a new package for the TV to my current project or create a new project and release another apk for tv? which one is better? does adding a package to my current project affect apk size?

Answer 1

From Best Practice Android TV :

In most cases, we recommend providing your TV as part of your existing application for phones, tablets and other devices using the same package name and store list. This approach allows users to update to your TV easily, and also allows you to take advantage of the reviews and ratings that you have earned in your phone and tablet application.

You can use one apk:

You can combine your television intentions, a boredom library, and TV-specific code and resources as part of a single APK solution for all supported Devices

Or you can use multiple apk support:

Multiple APK Support Android- , .