Blacknut has unveiled its new Companion App, a virtual gamepad controller designed to seamlessly transform smartphones into controllers for gaming on Smart TVs. Initially launched in beta on LG Smart TVs, the Companion App is now available across all Blacknut TV applications, marking a significant step in enhancing accessibility and ease of use for cloud gaming.
The Blacknut Gamepad Companion app simplifies access to video games, offering a hardware-free way for new users to explore cloud gaming. While its primary function is to facilitate solo gaming discovery, Blacknut is also developing broader compatibility for multiplayer experiences, laptops, tablets, and other connected devices. As the company continues to refine this feature, its goal remains clear: delivering a high-quality and convenient cloud gaming experience on TV screens worldwide.
Expanding Cloud Gaming Across Smart TV Platforms
Blacknut’s cloud gaming platform is already integrated with a growing list of TV manufacturers and operating systems, including LG WebOS, Samsung Tizen, VIDAA, Google TV, Android TV, and Amazon Fire TV OS. The introduction of the Companion App further strengthens Blacknut’s presence in the TV ecosystem, offering new ways for users to experience gaming without additional peripherals.
With about half of our users streaming games from Smart TVs, it’s evident that accessibility and ease of use are key. For our partners, this represents a unique opportunity to tap into the rising demand for frictionless, high-quality gaming experiences, encouraging greater user engagement.
Olivier Avaro, CEO of Blacknut
With a 50% increase in Blacknut’s TV audience in 2024, the shift toward interactive entertainment is undeniable. Blacknut aims to provide partners with a powerful, ready-to-deploy solution that enhances engagement and expands entertainment options.
More Features on the Horizon
The Gamepad Companion is now available for all Smart TV manufacturers seeking to offer a native cloud gaming discovery tool without requiring an immediate physical controller. Blacknut will showcase its latest advancements and partnerships at NAB 2025 as part of its continued expansion in the Smart TV space.
We are always looking for ways to push the boundaries of cloud gaming. Our teams are actively working to ensure this innovation is available across all major Smart TV platforms before the end of 2025. This is another step in our mission to make premium gaming experiences as seamless and intuitive as possible for both players and industry partners.
Thierry Teyssier, CPO of Blacknut
While the Blacknut Companion app enhances accessibility, it is designed primarily for game discovery rather than replacing a dedicated controller for complex gameplay. Additional features, including expanded multiplayer support, are in development and will be rolled out in future updates.
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