The HbbTV Association has announced the release of version 2025-2 of the HbbTV Conformance Test Suite. This latest edition boasts substantial improvements, especially in Digital Rights Management (DRM) and the inclusion of country-specific test packages. This allows manufacturers to more effectively meet local regulatory and platform needs.
Vincent Grivet, Chair of the HbbTV Association, said: “The integration of DRM and country-specific test cases eases compliance obligations for manufacturers targeting local markets, while enhancing support for HbbTV DRM functionality within the Test Suite. The notable rise in approval rates – especially for independent specifications – signals significant progress in HbbTV’s effort to improve the quality, consistency, and reliability of its Test Suite.”
This updated version supports HbbTV’s recently published DRM specification, offering a reliable and standardized framework for secure content delivery. Developed by the HbbTV Testing Group, Test Suite v2025-2 is a significant update providing broader coverage, improved localization, and the highest approval rates yet. The release includes 3,416 test cases, with 3,145 directly related to HbbTV specifications and the remainder covering related standards. A remarkable 2,807 test cases have received official approval, setting a new benchmark.
Key enhancements in this release include three new DRM and platform test packages initially developed for Italy; 30 CTA WAVE audio tests validating MPEG and Dolby codec playback; a 27% increase in Targeted Advertising (TA) approval rates; and a 12% increase in Operator Application (OpApp) approval rates.
The Test Suite is a vital tool for manufacturers, simplifying compliance of TV sets and set-top boxes with current HbbTV specifications. Broadcasters and platform operators also benefit from greater device consistency and reduced implementation costs. The Test Suite is accessible via registered HbbTV test centers and is available to HbbTV members for internal use.